Happy 180th Birthday Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
Happy 180th Birthday Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
18th September is the 180th anniversary of the founding of Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland signed between Apihai Te Kawau & Governor Hobson on Te Rerenga-Ora-iti/Point Britomart from around where Emily Place currently sits out to Te Toka o Apihai Te Kawau on Quay street. 3000 acres gifted/exchanged. An incredibly significant event on a very significant location Kia Ora!
Pics are:
Info panels (Te reo & english) from Emily Pace Reserve x2
3000 acre Area in question
sketch of Waitemata Harbour by John Johnson looking north east from Point Britomart on the day of the formal establishment of Auckland, showing the flag raising and barques Anna Watson and Platina. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 4-1109
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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43.4% I want to be able to choose.
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