NORTHLAND – THE BIRTHPLACE OF NEW ZEALAND
Known as “the birthplace of New Zealand”, Northland is full of rich Maori history, culture and tradition, and offers some of the most beautiful white sandy beaches and spectacular landscapes in New Zealand. Visit historic sites such as the Waitangi Historic Reserve – where the Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) was signed that made New Zealand a British colony – enjoy a spiritual experience at Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) – the departing point of the spirits, the dividing line between the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean – on the west coast visit Tane Mahuta, the world’s largest Kauri Tree, the stunning and mythical Hokianga Harbour and the Kauri Coast. Northland, the shores that first welcomed ancestral Maori navigators, then intrepid European explorers, is rich in places to experience while on holiday at Wharekapua Beach House. Below you’ll find a brief history of Ngati Kuri, the owners of Wharekapua, and Northland.
HISTORY OF NGATI KURI IN NEW ZEALAND
In some traditions the navigator credited with discovering New Zealand is Kupe, who lived in the mythical ancestral homeland of the Maori, Hawaiiki. But Ngati Kuri are an ancient iwi who descend from the first people to settle in Te Hiku o Te Ika (the tail of the fish). Ruatamore of the waka Taikoria followed by Te Ngake of the waka Tahirirangi were the founding people of New Zealand.
Read more.In some traditions the navigator credited with discovering New Zealand is Kupe, who lived in the mythical ancestral homeland of the Maori, Hawaiiki. But Ngati Kuri are an ancient iwi who descend from the first people to settle in Te Hiku o Te Ika (the tail of the fish). Ruatamore of the waka Taikoria followed by Te Ngake of the waka Tahirirangi were the founding people of New Zealand. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Odio laborum obcaecati dolores distinctio, amet vel atque vitae rerum eaque sint quisquam quo neque dignissimos possimus harum, quae earum natus veritatis.
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THE TREATY OF WAITANGI
In 1839 the British Crown decided to bring New Zealand under its protection and authorised Captain William Hobson to treat with Maori. In the resulting Te Tiriti o Waitangi the Crown promised to protect the rights and interests of Maori in their lands, resources and chieftainship, and to provide an equal standard of citizenship for Maori and Pakeha.
Read more.In 1839 the British Crown decided to bring New Zealand under its protection and authorised Captain William Hobson to treat with Maori. In the resulting Te Tiriti o Waitangi the Crown promised to protect the rights and interests of Maori in their lands, resources and chieftainship, and to provide an equal standard of citizenship for Maori and Pakeha. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Distinctio ducimus harum, tempore vel iste necessitatibus quis ratione officia aspernatur quia. Asperiores exercitationem nulla, esse debitis, obcaecati voluptatem hic sunt id.
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HISTORY OF KAITAIA
In 1642 the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sailed around New Zealand and charted the country’s west coast from Hokitika up to Cape Maria van Diemen, but the land did not feel European footsteps until 127 years later when British captain James Cook first visited New Zealand in 1769. He circumnavigated and mapped both the North and South Islands, returning to Britain with reports about the country’s inhabitants, natural beauty and resources.
Read more.In 1642 the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sailed around New Zealand and charted the country’s west coast from Hokitika up to Cape Maria van Diemen, but the land did not feel European footsteps until 127 years later when British captain James Cook first visited New Zealand in 1769. He circumnavigated and mapped both the North and South Islands, returning to Britain with reports about the country’s inhabitants, natural beauty and resources. Quis esse voluptates possimus quas!
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