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Gilfillan, John Alexander, 1793-1864 :Wai-Kanae Pa and Kapiti. [Before 1847]
Date: 1845 - 1915
From: Downes, Thomas William :Old Whanganui. Hawera, W. A. Parkinson, 1915
By: Gilfillan, John Alexander, 1793-1863; Downes, Thomas William, 1868-1938
Reference: PUBL-0066-141
Description: The mouth of the Waikanae River showing a fenced pa (Kenakena) with a large number of buildings. The large building with peaked roof is believed to be the first Maori Missionary church built by Bishop Octavius Hadfield. Kapiti Island is visible in the background A copy by T. W. Downes (as a book illustration) of an original watercolour or drawing by J. A. Gilfillan. According to evidence given in the Native Land Court (Otaki Minute Book 10, Ngarara Hearing. 1890) the Kenakena pa, which stood at the mouth of the Waikanae river, was built by the Ngati Toa chiefs Te Rangihiroa and Te Hiko o te Rangi after the tribe consolidated their position on the Kapiti coast following their historic migration from Kawhia. The Ngati Toa later settled Te Ati Awa at Waikanae and it was during this period that the Kenakena pa and surrounding district was associated with Wi Kingi Te Rangitaake (aka Te Whiti). Other Titles - Waikanae Other Titles - Kenakena Pa Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, sepia