Northland | Te Tai Tokerau
Where can I find information about the local histories of Northland | Te Tai Tokerau?
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Image: Cape Reinga (Lighthouse) and Columbia Bank by Ulrich Lange on Wikimedia Commons.
From the time of Kupe’s naming of the Hokianga Harbour (Kaitaki o Te Wahapu o Hokianga Nui a Kupe) over 800 years ago to the largest signings of the Treaty of Waitangi, Northland has had great significance in Aotearoa's New Zealand history.
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People of Northland
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Northland | Te Tai Tokerau.
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Places of Northland
There are many places that are significant to Northland | Te Tai Tokerau. This page will recommend resources to find out about the first capital of New Zealand (Russell | Kororāreka) and other places important to the history of Northland.
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Events of Northland
Lots of events have had an impact on Northland | Te Tai Tokerau. The information sources listed below have information on these events and offer different perspectives.
Learn about events of Northland