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Rawene Courthouse


 Smack bang in the Hokianga is Rawene and one of the many historic buildings there is the  Rawene Courthouse - classic bit of history, having been built here in 1876, to the plans of government architect William Clayton. It has been said that even after the Treaty of Waitangi, Maori controlled justice in Hokianga, and the building of this court may have marked a change. 

As well as criminal courts, Maori land hearings took place here, and some proceedings to do with a civil disruption called the Hokianga Dog Tax Rebellion in 1898. This building also used to double as a Police Station and there is a separate lock up out the back. The building has moved neatly into retirement service as the town library. 

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Tigger's Mum said…
Hokianga Dog Tax Rebellion - I almost wish I's been part of it. (It doesn't sound nearly so unfightable as Climate Change Rebellion for instance.)
5 June 2021 at 07:04
Bill said…
That's a nice looking historical building with an interesting background. I like that it's now being used as a library.
5 June 2021 at 07:23
Jim said…
Great timber building.
5 June 2021 at 07:24
William Kendall said…
I like its architecture.
5 June 2021 at 08:17
Pauline said…
Great shot of the old courthouse. It looks like it's had a coat of paint since I last saw it.
5 June 2021 at 17:02
Tom said…
...the Hokianga Dog Tax Rebellion is an interesting bit of history. The courthouse is simple and lovely.
5 June 2021 at 23:21
magiceye said…
This is beautiful. The subject and the shot!
6 June 2021 at 01:23
Sharon said…
It looks so innocent...like a neighborhood home. But what a history!
6 June 2021 at 03:15
carol l mck said…
Lot of power in that little building ~ Great photo and post ~ Xo ~ Happy Weekend to you,

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6 June 2021 at 03:21
Fun60 said…
Interesting history with its many uses over the years.
6 June 2021 at 06:12
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Excellent transition from Court House to town library Amy, so much history here that seems the perfect use for this old classic ✨
6 June 2021 at 21:57
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