New Zealand - Whangarei
- An aerial view of Whangarei Boat Harbour
- 1961
- Photographer: National Publicity Studios; Riethmaier, G
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)
Image source: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 895-A65164
Copyright: Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga
https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/60205