Maketu's Maori history begins over eight centuries ago with the arrival of the first human inhabitants of Aotearoa (New Zealand). And it's shared Maori-Pakeha history begins 250 years ago with the arrival of the first Europeans.
Take a historic hikoi (walk) through Maketu village and experience its rich history while finding eight caches that mark historic points of interest.
This hikoi (walk) is based on a series of seven historic markers that are placed throughout the village, each within walking distance. Each marker presents Maketu's story in detail with images.
1. One Community - Two Histories
The historic marker adjacent to the boat ramp introduces you to the theme of this Historic Hikoi. Maketu is one community with two histories. Maketu's Maori history begins with the arrival of first human inhabitants of Aotearoa (New Zealand) approximately eight centuries ago, and the arrival of the Arawa waka (canoe) under the command of Tamatekapua.
Maketu's shared Maori-Pakeha history began almost 250 years ago when the English explorer, Captain James Cook sighted Maketu and noted it in his journal. However, it wasn't until the mid 1800's that maketu had an established European population and became an important trading hub in the Bay of Plenty. The most significant of Maketu's early settlers was Danish merchant, Hans Felk (also known as Phillip Tapsell)
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