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