Hobson’s Choice – the story of New Zealand’s first Colonial Capital

Power point presentation on the archaeology and history of Okiato.  30 minutes followed by question time.

Okiato Pt in the Bay of Islands played a significant role in the years prior to and after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. At various times a whaling provision centre, the residence of the united States Honorary Consul, and then the seat of the first Colonial Government, this point today appears only as a quiet residential backwater. Based on historic research and archaeological investigation this talk we will re-examine the role Okiato played in New Zealand’s history.

Event is free