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Mangungu Mission Church


This historical church is one of the oldest in the Hokianga region and was founded around 1821 as part of the mission house and station. In 1840 this land was where an additional 64 signatures were added to the Treaty of Waitangi and after the deception was discovered at the original signing there was still alot of opposition to this.

After some discussion between one chief and some missionaries they decided it would be good for the Maori people in general. Gifts of tobacco and blankets were given out by Governor Hobson but many people were unhappy with this considering they were trading the rights to their land and asked for their signatures to be removed from the treaty. This was refused  and although there were people who were opposed to this, those who did sign ended up being the most faithful.

It's a pity that such a beautiful spot overlooking the harbour could be part of what is now considered to be a one sided travesty.
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Susan Heather said…
It certainly is a lovely spot but then the whole of the Hokianga is.
30 December 2018 at 13:17
local alien said…
Another beautiful NZ church. Interesting to hear the history
30 December 2018 at 20:42
Graham Edwards said…
In February 2012 Pauline and I visited the Hokianga on a 'Church Pilgrimage'. Pauline knew the Hokianga like the back of her hand which made the visit so much more interesting for me. I remember this church well. Thank you for renewing the memory.
30 December 2018 at 22:47
Andy said…
This really a wonderful photo. With a beautiful background, an enticing sky and the little church make a perfect photograph.
30 December 2018 at 22:50
Bill said…
Nicely composed photo, Amy. A cute little church with a lovely location. I like reading the historical background on this, thank you for sharing it.
31 December 2018 at 06:42
William Kendall said…
Quite a story behind it. A lovely church.
31 December 2018 at 08:21
Fun60 said…
Looking at this beautiful church I would just think of peace and serenity. How wrong can you be! Happy New Year Amy and many thanks for your comments on my blog.
31 December 2018 at 09:00
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Yours is of course not the only country with that same kind of sad history. It’s good to remember it though...hopefully to keep things like that from happening again.
1 January 2019 at 09:23
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Beautiful church, sad story. Of course we have a history here in the USA of not treating the Native Americans very well
1 January 2019 at 17:02
Maria Rodrigues said…
Lovely church.
To you and your family I wish a Happy New Year !!!
May it be a year of peace, love and health.
Many greetings and a big hug
Maria de
Divagar Sobre Tudo um Pouco

2 January 2019 at 01:02
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