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Walker's Passage




Set back along the waterfront of Russell is this commemorative patch of land which pays homage to a historical local.  Tamati Waka Nene was born sometime during the 1780s and died in 1871. He was the chief of the Ngati Hao people in the Hokianga region and important war leader. 




He fought in the musket wars of the 1820s, and after the death of Hongi Hika in 1828 he took on the responsibility of protecting the the Wesleyan missionaries in the Hokianga.




During the 1830s he joined the Wesleyan faith but he wasn't baptized until 1839 and took on the name of Thomas Walker after an English merchant who was the patron of the Anglican Church Missionary Society. This area that is marked with carvings shows where his house once stood.




Linking up with Our World Tuesday and My corner of the World.
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Carol @Comfort Spring Station said…
I always learn a little bit about New Zealand when I visit. Thank you.
1 October 2019 at 08:46
Fun60 said…
That's a remarkable photo.
1 October 2019 at 08:57
A Bit of the Blarney said…
I always learn something new by visiting your blog. Thank you and have a wonderful week!
1 October 2019 at 09:02
William Kendall said…
The carvings are fascinating.
1 October 2019 at 09:43
Alexandria said…
Very interesting post, thanks for sharing.
1 October 2019 at 09:50
Laila said…
Thank ou so very much for showing me this <3
///Laila
https://tillklippt.blogspot.com/
1 October 2019 at 10:13
Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said…
It is always interesting to learn about native culture. The carvings are so interesting
1 October 2019 at 11:37
Sharon said…
A wonderful piece of history that I wouldn't have heard about if you hadn't posted this. Thanks.
2 October 2019 at 04:18
Lydia C. Lee said…
Interesting -never head it before.
2 October 2019 at 10:12
betty-NZ said…
There's so much history that many of us never hear about, like this gentleman. Thanks for sharing.

It's great to see you joining us on 'My Corner of the World' this week!

My Corner of the World
2 October 2019 at 18:49
Bill said…
Beautiful carvings! I like the historical background on Walker, very interesting. Thanks for sharing, Amy.
3 October 2019 at 07:07
PerthDailyPhoto said…
How wonderful to have a photo of this brave old gentleman Amy ✨
6 October 2019 at 00:51
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