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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Charles Pedro - Portuguese Boatman of Kawakawa

In 1827 Charles Pedro was born to Manuel Pedro and Catherine Pedro nee Janca (teacher) in Cape Verde...  an island country, spanning an archipelago of 10 islands located in the central Atlantic Ocean, 570 kilometres off the coast of Western Africa. It seems probable that they lived in Brava…

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Pawarenga

Pawarenga Church

Published by Northlander on 29 Sep 2008, 46 Comments

Old Ngunguru School

Old Ngunguru School

Published by Lesley on 26 Apr 2009, 41 Comments

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The legend of Reipae and Reitu

Published by Northlander on 14 Sep 2008, 22 Comments

Pipiwai

Pipiwai stomping grounds

Published by kiwimat on 20 Oct 2008, 14 Comments

Growing Up in Onerahi

Growing up in Onerahi

Published by Greywolf on 3 Oct 2008, 11 Comments