New Zealand - Whangarei - 1950 Whangarei - The regional capital of Northland Region - Population estimated to be 58,700 in June 2018 (an increase from 47,000 in 2001) - The Maori iwi Ngapuhi occupied Whangarei from the early 19th century - Captain James Cook and the crew of the Endeavour were the first Europeans to sight the Whangarei Harbour entrance. - The volcanid come, Mt Parihaka (241 m to the northeast of the city centre), is about 20 million years old - The Hatea River flows south through the city and empties into Whangarei Harbour. (Reference: Wikipedia) ---------------------- Image source: Whangarei. New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives. Ref: 1/2-068129-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22808526 https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22808526 #whangarei