Papawai pa, Greytown

Photograph of a large gathering of Maori at Papawai pa, possibly in association with the transfer of Lake Wairarapa to the Government; there are some fishing utensils in the background

Same image but cropped on left edge is at 1/2-021463

Papawai pa was the seat of the Maori Parliament at the turn of the 20th century; it was the venue for the transfer of Lake Wairarapa from Wairarapa Maori to the Government, in return for land at Pouakani

Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).