This is the place

Welcome To This Is The Place - Ko Tenei Te Wahi!

This is a unique, ‘grass roots’ forum where you can share your stories, experiences and knowledge about places in Northland. Browse the site to learn more about the region’s cultural history, and the stories and experiences of others.

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The story of Ahipara

The name Ahipara means ‘Sacred Fire’, after the ancient fire that was kept burning at the original Maori settlement, located where the school now stands. The first descendants to this area came on the waka (canoe) Tinana, landing at Tauroa to the south of the reef past Shipwreck Bay.The land aro…

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