Jeremy Baker
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Rēkohu and Rangihaute visit (5-8 February 2021)
A group of friends and I visited Rēkohu (Chatham Island) and Rangihaute (Pitt Island) over Aotearoa New Zealand’s Waitangi weekend (5-8 February 2021). These islands are the most remote part of Aotearoa, 800km east of Te Waipounamu (South Island).
The islands boast stunning natural landscapes of considerably diversity, while their cultural history is equally diverse, tragic and fascinating. Ancestral home of the Moriori, famous for their pacifist culture, rākau momori (dendroglyph tree carvings), and sadly the devastating impact of contact and colonisation by both Europeans and mainland Māori.
In the next few posts I’ll put up pictures of our trip, but I wanted to provide some context for what was a truly fascinating experience.
Below is a picture of the western coast of Rēkohu, north of the main settlement of Waitangi.
Mum in her garden, Eketāhuna Country Cottage
#eketāhuna #eketahuna #ekecountrycottage #family #aotearoanz
I bought some art …
Two pieces titled “Seasons Change”, by Lisa Walsh, an artist based in Waverley, South Taranaki. Fired glass, mounted on old glass windows.
It’s been a long, busy, and very productive week - but my energy levels are starting to fade. Bring on the weekend! #mbnov
Sunset, Martinborough Hotel
A fabulous end to a great day made possible by our wonderful farmer and grower hosts in the Wairarapa. #mbnov
Pasture experience - spectacular www.pastureakl.com
Dinner. Pasture - www.pastureakl.com
Heading away for a surprise weekend to celebrate our upcoming 20th anniversary - I think Bill is excited!
