New Zealand - Gisborne - Kaiti Freezing Works - Circa 1950 - Westfield Collection Photo Gisborne - Gisborne is a city in northeastern New Zealand and the largest settlement in the Gisborne District. - The settlement was originally known as Turanga and renamed Gisborne in 1870 in honour of New Zealand Colonial Secretary William Gisborne. - The Gisborne region has been settled for over 700 years. For centuries the region has been inhabited by the tribes of tribes of Te Aitanga-a-M?haki, Rongowhakaata, Ng?i T?manuhiri and Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti. - Has a large stretch of coastline encompassing the Waikanae and Midway, Kaiti, Sponge Bay, Wainui and Makorori white sand beaches, which are popular for swimming and surfing. (Reference: Wikipedia) --------------------- Image source: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections NZMS-1803-01120 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/62088 #gisborne