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Ngāti Kohua marae


Ngāti Kohua marae - we drove past this one on the way to Auckland Airport in Mataitai which is between Orere Point and Clevedone so more South Auckland. It has an outer Urupa (family Maori cemetery) and the church is Anglican built in 1912. It was a very overcast day - we had visited B's sister in nearby Orere Point. Last time we were there was a good 7 or 8 years ago, I was hoping to get photos of the beach that they live literally 2 streets away but there was not enough Summer sun. I was expecting to see some more Pohutukawa trees too but the warmth has been late this year, the trees are known as New Zealand's iconic Christmas tree.

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roentare said…
Your drive past the Ngāti Kohua marae sounds like an interesting journey through a region rich in cultural and historical significance. The marae with its outer Urupa and the Anglican church from 1912 must have been quite a sight, even on an overcast day. Visiting B's sister in Orere Point after so many years must have brought back memories, despite the lack of summer sun for beach photos.
19 December 2024 at 10:10
Bill said…
From your description, this is a nice and beautiful place. Looks so peaceful looking out from the graveyard.
19 December 2024 at 11:13
magiceye said…
Looks so serene.
19 December 2024 at 14:19
Fun60 said…
A pity about the weather but otherwise a good trip.
19 December 2024 at 19:59
Iris Flavia said…
Very interesting. Weather like over here, huh...
19 December 2024 at 21:09
local alien said…
I like the photo of the church and entrance way. Pity about the pohutakawas.
19 December 2024 at 23:04
Sharon said…
The sky looks like a storm my be coming that way.
20 December 2024 at 03:59
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
An interesting and historic scene.
20 December 2024 at 06:37
s.c said…
Remind me a bit on the movie Bridges of Madison County.
20 December 2024 at 09:01
Tom said…
...a welcoming wee little spot!
20 December 2024 at 09:11
Lydia C. Lee said…
Your banner is very Christmassy. #Allseasons
21 December 2024 at 09:38
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Beautiful photo. It looks good even under a cloudy sky!
21 December 2024 at 10:11
Tigger's Mum said…
Pohutukawa was flowering well in We.li gton last week and flowering in the Sou ds this week. I look forward to growing some. They are so beautiful.
21 December 2024 at 21:55
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