New Zealand - Whangarei - Whangarei Water Front - Bridge - 1940’s - Real Photo Postcard Format Whangarei - The regional capital of Northland Region - Population estimated to be 58,700 in June 2018 (an increase from 47,000 in 2001) - The Māori iwi Ngāpuhi 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)