Skip to main content

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.

Linking up with Skywatch Friday, All Seasons and Tom's signs.

Labels:

Comments

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
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Auckland Metropolis Museum

In amongt the modern new highrise buildings in Auckland City is this smaller vintage building that is currently for sale (I'd buy it if I had the money).   My research found that:  "It was designed by English-born architect Charles Towle and erected in the early 1930s as the Church of Christ, Scientist, the building's Graeco-Roman facade has towering columns that frame its impressive entranceway, with three ornate timber doors decorated with leadlight inserts providing access to the expansive foyer. Arched ceilings dominate the former congregational high stud space beyond the foyer and numerous picturesque windows provide a light, airy feel and an ambience many office buildings lack. The building housed congregational and Sunday school services for 70 years until it was sold and converted into office space in 2003. A significant refurbishment was also carried out with care taken to ensure that the building's distinctive character remained intact. Special architectural ...
16 comments
Read more

Grace Brothers

  We have 2 new chickens, both black ladies. If any of you are familiar with British comedy tv shows you will recognize the names we have given them. This one is named Miss Brahms. And this one is named Mrs Slocombe. At the moment we have them in a temporary shelter next to the Special Patrol Group that we've had for the last 9 months just so they can get to know each other before we intigrate the black ones in with the brown ones. These ones give us a white coloured egg whereas the brown shavers give us brown coloured eggs. Linking up with  Tuesday Treasures ,  Happy Tuesdays  and   Wordless Wednesday .
15 comments
Read more

Vondel

  I nthe heart of Devonport in Auckland is this little block of businesses. In my younger days I worked in this suburb as a legal typist for lawyers and to see it now as it is, it's made many changes over the years. This building is surrounded by older style buildings in the main street with businesses such as shoe shops, clothing shops, professionals, cafes, bars, restaurants etc. It's a very upmarket suburb with quite expensive houses along the waterfront. Vondel in the above photo is a restaurant but upon looking up their website, there wasn't alot of information about who they are. Linking up with  Weekend Reflections   and the  Weekend Roundup .
7 comments
Read more