Source: nzinfo.com

Maori place name: keep on digging.

Kerikeri was the pa site of the fearsome Maori chief Hongi Hika, who terrorised many tribes throughout the North Island in the early 1800's. Assured by Hongi that they would be welcome, the early missionaries to New Zealand from the English Church Missionary Society, decided to make the Kerikeri Basin the site of their second mission station. The rich soil which is today known for its horticultural produce, would return plentiful produce to sustain the group lead by Reverend Samuel Marsden.

Source: nzinfo.com

PAIHIA / WAITANGI

Bistro 40 – Fully licensed and reservations recommended
Downstairs, 40 Marsden Road, Paihia
Ph: 09-402 7444

Buccaneer – Licensed Restaurant and BYO wine
Bounty Motel, Cnr Selwyn and Bayview Roads, Paihia
Ph: 09-402 5337 after 4pm

Café no. 6
6 Marsden Road, Paihia
Ph: 09-402 6797

Caffe’ over the Bay – Licensed with balcony and all tables overlooking the sea.
On the Waterfront, First floor the Mall, Marsden Road, Paihia
Ph: 09-402 8147

Copthorne Hotel & Resort – A la Carte menu changed regularly and extensive buffet.
Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi National Reserve, Waitangi
Ph: 09-402 7411

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