The Puke Ariki website is "perfect", computer commentator Paul Reynolds said in a rave review on National Radio yesterday.

Mr Reynolds devoted a chunk of his segment on the Nine to Noon programme to praise the site, www.pukeariki.co.nz, which is his favourite.

"I was stunned by this," said Mr Reynolds. "I always get to Puke Ariki and...I just want to jump up and down with joy."

Mr Reynolds was impressed by the way Puke Ariki had grasped the opportunity of the Internet.

The Taranaki Stories written by Virginia Winder got a particular mention.

In response to the Plunder of Parihaka story he said: "Not only is the writing beautiful and it's written for the web and that is a bit of an artform – but they are using their own heritage collection of images."

He also said he loved the site's design.

"The most beautiful web design comes from a perspective which says I will assist the content to shine.

"It is for researchers, it's for schools and it's just...it's perfect. I never rave on to that extent."

In response to this glowing review, Taranaki Information Network project manager Simon Pickford said the comments had bowled him over. "We have always thought it was world class but it was nice to have someone else say it."

Mr Pickford said that despite the website winning several awards and receiving a positive response they didn't want to rest on their laurels.

"We hope this is just the starting point. We want to keep moving and build on this. We have done so many things since the site went live.

"We want to keep that momentum up."

A new area on the site is the online teaching resource Treasure Link, which is created and posted each week.

It combines Taranaki stories with educational and interactive resources.

In September the Taranaki Information Network won a technology application award, from the Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM).

The TIN combines the Puke Ariki website with Taranaki Electricity Trust (TET) funding to bring Puke Ariki resources to Taranaki schools.