An old steam engine probably used on logging railways in the #farnorth of #aotearoa back in the late 1800s/ early 1900s. Not sure of its heritage. Anyway its now in the kid's play area in Kaitaia. #photography #railways #history

One of several massive anchors from the sailing ship d'Surville that were cut free during a violent storm off Tokerau Beach in #doubtlessbay in 1769. Currently located in the Far North Museum in Te Ahu, Kaitaia. #photography #aotearoa #farnorth #anchor

Carney announces $35B for defence, infrastructure in Canada's North
The Liberal government has unveiled a detailed, multibillion-dollar proposal to modernize and expand Canada's military footprint in the country's Far North.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-defence-north-announcement-9.7126640?cmp=rss

Carney announces $35B for defence, infrastructure in Canada's North
The Liberal government has unveiled a detailed, multibillion-dollar proposal to modernize and expand Canada's military footprint in the country's Far North.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-defence-north-announcement-9.7126640?cmp=rss

Awanui River at high tide some km inland this morning. #photography #aotearoa #farnorth #river

Te Pu O Te Wheke. Puwheke maunga near the mouth of the Rangaunu harbour in the Far North. According to Maori legend Puwheke is a giant octopus that once blocked the mouth of the harbour and was turned into stone. If you ever visit the maunga you will see it has 8 legs at its base. #photography #aotearoa #farnorth #MāoriLegend

"Once was a forest" Just south of the mighty Mangamuka forest in the Far North of #aotearoa #photography #farnorth #trees

This is a very distinctive sub-species of Pseudopanax lessonii (Houpara) which only grows in the Cape Reinga/ North Cape area at the northern tip of the North Island. We were given this precious example by a friend who was given a few from a native plant propagation and preservation project associated with Kaitaia High School. It is distinguised from the five fingered leaves of the Houpara by having only three fingers. #aotearoa #farnorth #nativeplants

The long drops at Mangamuka Bridge south of Kaitaia. Useful in an emergency! #photography #aotearoa #farnorth #toilets

As Trump eyes Greenland, should Canada go it alone on Arctic security?
Many security and defence experts warn it would be unwise for Canada to abandon U.S. partnerships like NORAD and try to go it alone in the Far North.
#security #defence #partnerships #Arctic #FarNorth #Canada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11619858/donald-trump-greenland-canada-arctic-norad/