| World War I - Hokianga Reserve Lists |
Updated: 15 March 2019
Website Owner: Dr. Kenneth M. Baker
info(at)ourhokianga.com
Website Owner: Dr. Kenneth M. Baker
info(at)ourhokianga.com
August 2014 marks the centenary of the
beginning of the First World War when the
Austro-Hungarian Empire invaded Serbia on the
28 July 1914. In recognition of the fact that so
many young men from the Hokianga enlisted as
early as they could, and our memorials testify to
the great number who never returned we
produce on this page, the list of men who
registered. Other pages (see HERE) list those
who never returned or died in New Zealand as
a result of injuries received. The first soldiers
left New Zealand in October 1914.
What sort of effect did this have on the lives
of the families remaining? And the men who
returned – did they resume where they had left
off? How did Maori families fare? (Sickness /
Disablement Benefits were less for Maori than
for pakeha) How much Hokianga land went into
in the Returned Servicemen’s land-ballot?
These and a lot of other questions will be
investigated over the next year and we would
be very grateful for input of any sort from
affected families. 100 years is beyond
personal memory now so we are reliant on
written records, though family tradition has a
part to play too.
The Hokianga Historical Society welcomes
any input and material from this period
beginning of the First World War when the
Austro-Hungarian Empire invaded Serbia on the
28 July 1914. In recognition of the fact that so
many young men from the Hokianga enlisted as
early as they could, and our memorials testify to
the great number who never returned we
produce on this page, the list of men who
registered. Other pages (see HERE) list those
who never returned or died in New Zealand as
a result of injuries received. The first soldiers
left New Zealand in October 1914.
What sort of effect did this have on the lives
of the families remaining? And the men who
returned – did they resume where they had left
off? How did Maori families fare? (Sickness /
Disablement Benefits were less for Maori than
for pakeha) How much Hokianga land went into
in the Returned Servicemen’s land-ballot?
These and a lot of other questions will be
investigated over the next year and we would
be very grateful for input of any sort from
affected families. 100 years is beyond
personal memory now so we are reliant on
written records, though family tradition has a
part to play too.
The Hokianga Historical Society welcomes
any input and material from this period
Hokianga WW1 Reserve Lists and the Towns they came from:
(data set contains information similar to a census with name, location,
occupation and for 1917 data, number of children)
The source of this data is the “Nominal Rolls” which were compiled under the
“National Registration Act 1915” and printed by the Government Printer, Marcus
F. Marks. They provide an index of soldiers and men who were enlisted into
compulsory military service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF)
Reserve during World War I. The first roll (1st Division) was compiled in
September 1916 and the second roll (2nd Division) was compiled from August to
October 1917.
During the war, approximately 124,000 New Zealanders had served in the NZEF,
nearly half of the eligible male population of 250,000. About 100,000 were sent
overseas to fight in France, Belgium, Egypt, Palestine, and Gallipoli. Nearly
17,000 died of wounds or sickness while on active service during the war, and
another 35,000 were wounded.
The Reserve consisted of male, natural-born British subjects between 20 and 45
years old, who were unmarried, were married since May 1915 and had no children
under sixteen by a previous marriage, were widowers with no children under
sixteen, or were divorced with no children under sixteen.
The data here is for the Hokianga County only and is organised by the town in
which the individual was working at the time of constitution of the rolls and gives
the name and occupation. A short description of the town as laid in the New
Zealand Index of 1915 is also included. Initially, the force was composed of
volunteers however conscription was introduced in August 1916. Note: Some
reservists registered their residency as being in Hokianga County although in
reality they hailed from neighbouring Counties, notably Bay of Islands County and
Hobson County. They are included here because they apparently felt they were
from the Region.
The 2nd Division roll also includes a classification for each record based on the
number of children of the reservist as follows:
• Class A is for reservists with no children
• Class B for one child
• Class C for two children
• Class D for three children
• Class E for four children
• Class F for more than four children.
The roll serves as a sort of census of men of eligible age as it gives their
residence and also in the case of the 2nd Division, the number of children in the
family at the time.
(data set contains information similar to a census with name, location,
occupation and for 1917 data, number of children)
The source of this data is the “Nominal Rolls” which were compiled under the
“National Registration Act 1915” and printed by the Government Printer, Marcus
F. Marks. They provide an index of soldiers and men who were enlisted into
compulsory military service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF)
Reserve during World War I. The first roll (1st Division) was compiled in
September 1916 and the second roll (2nd Division) was compiled from August to
October 1917.
During the war, approximately 124,000 New Zealanders had served in the NZEF,
nearly half of the eligible male population of 250,000. About 100,000 were sent
overseas to fight in France, Belgium, Egypt, Palestine, and Gallipoli. Nearly
17,000 died of wounds or sickness while on active service during the war, and
another 35,000 were wounded.
The Reserve consisted of male, natural-born British subjects between 20 and 45
years old, who were unmarried, were married since May 1915 and had no children
under sixteen by a previous marriage, were widowers with no children under
sixteen, or were divorced with no children under sixteen.
The data here is for the Hokianga County only and is organised by the town in
which the individual was working at the time of constitution of the rolls and gives
the name and occupation. A short description of the town as laid in the New
Zealand Index of 1915 is also included. Initially, the force was composed of
volunteers however conscription was introduced in August 1916. Note: Some
reservists registered their residency as being in Hokianga County although in
reality they hailed from neighbouring Counties, notably Bay of Islands County and
Hobson County. They are included here because they apparently felt they were
from the Region.
The 2nd Division roll also includes a classification for each record based on the
number of children of the reservist as follows:
• Class A is for reservists with no children
• Class B for one child
• Class C for two children
• Class D for three children
• Class E for four children
• Class F for more than four children.
The roll serves as a sort of census of men of eligible age as it gives their
residence and also in the case of the 2nd Division, the number of children in the
family at the time.
The alphabetical list of towns and registered reservists
ARANGA, 126 miles north from Auckland; steamer and rail via Dargaville to Kaihu, then six miles. In Hokianga County. New name for
Maunganui Bluff, which see. Telephone office. Four miles from coast; where good net and shell fishing. Nearest doctor at Dargaville
(17 miles rail). Post office.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Greenwell, Frederick Alexander Farmer
Greenwell, William Stanley Farmer
Kerr, John Henry Farmer
Kerr, Robert Cromwell Farmer & Contractor
Perrow, John Adolphus Dairy Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Cave, John James Carsley Dairyman C
Llewellyn, Samuel David Farmer D
Parker, John Henry Farmer D
AWARUA (Kaikohe), description not found in 1915 New Zealand Index
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Henley, David Farmer
BROADWOOD, Auckland. A small farming settlement 223 miles north from Auckland. Steamer to Rawene weekly (26s.), then by
horse for 17 miles. In Hokianga County. Farming. Wild pigs and native game, such as pigeons, kakas, quail, etc.; also pheasants may
be had here in season. Gold and silver has also been found in payable quantities on the main road, called the Broadwood - Takahua
road. Formerly called Mongonui-o-Wae because of the river of that name, but changed by settlers in 1891, at request of P.O., and as
the broad district was then covered with wood or bush, hence “Broadwood”. River, with other smaller streams, falls into Whangapi
River. Several pretty waterfalls, one of 100ft high. Nearest doctor at Rawene, 17 miles. Post and telegraph office.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Gregory, Arthur Farmer
Kjoller, Martin William Farmer
Lee, Leslie Noel Bushman
Lee, Louis John Milker
Tills, Charles Schoolteacher
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Atkinson, Walter Vernon Farmer C
Carman, Frederick George Farmer E
Dodds, James Storekeeper B
Dodds, John Farmer E
Gray, Henry George Lewis Farm Manager F
Harlow, William Farmer D
Harris, George jun. Farmer C
Mackenzie, James Farmer D
Maultsaid, Louis William Farmer E
McGrath, James Sheep & Cattle Farmer C
Minchin, Thomas Farmer D
Newman, Koussuth Farmer E
Newton, Herbert Coombs Dairy Farmer D
Robertson, George Alexander Farmer D
Sadler, Walter Farmer C
Yarborough, Archibald Farmer A
HEREKINO, Auckland. 234 miles north from Auckland, on herekino Harbour. Steamer to Mangonui (which see), then either coach to
Kaitaia 31 miles, and thence by horse 22 miles (53 miles), or by steamer from Auckland to Awanui, and thence by horse, 26 miles,
from Awanui. Native and imported game plentiful all over district, salt water fishing in abundance. Kauri timber plentiful, gum scattered
over district. Has a broad subtropical climate, and all kinds of subtropical fruits grow here. Splendid alluvial land in patches, and large
tracts of Crown land of best quality. Two stores and three good accomodation houses. Post and telegraph offices. Herekino means
“a bad tie” and the story is that on Captain Cook’s visit the natives captured a European and tied him up ready to devour him next day,
but the knot gave way and he escaped. Nearest doctor at Kaitaia, 22 miles. An Austrian settlement here, where wine growing is
carried on.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Baker, Frank Farmer
Bunkall, Thomas John Farmer
Curling, William Randall
Curreen, Peter Labourer
De Andrad, Lewis Farm-hand
Edwards, Griffith Farmer (Mangonui)
Hodges, William James Farmer
Lecoustre, Arthur Edward Leopold Dairy Farmer
Lee, Francis Blacklock Dairy Company Secretary
McLeod, Owen Silas Civil Servant, c/o R A McLaeod
Murray, Robert Carson Farmer
Noble, Lloyd Farmer
Rowe, James Dairy Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Allen, Joseph Hocking Farmhand B
Baker, Edwin Herbert Farmer F
Baker, James Dairy Farmer D
Baker, Meredith Valentine Farmer (Herekino North) A
Berghan, Allen Hanial Carter E
Bowman, Henry Farmer E
Corbett, Louis Esking Moor Dairy Farmer A
Dawson, George Farmer D
Hunt, William Edward Police Constable C
Lloyd, Lawrence Labourer D
Old, Henry Butter Factory Manager C
Peters, Joseph Horse Shoer B
Powell, Alfred Charlton Farmer C
Powell, Herbert Farmer F
Rowe, Robert Sheep Farmer, Willowbank C
Smith, Thomas Edwin William Farmer D
HOKIANGA HEADS, On north-west coast of Auckland. Navigable for small vessels for some miles. Tri-weekly steamer from
Onehunga. Hokianga, or, as the old Maoris pronouce it, “Shokianga”, means “come back”. Is fitted for carrying on a great sea trade.
Bar is generally negotiable. The entrance to the river has been described as a picture. Omapere is at the entrance.
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Daniel, Charles Bamford Shipmaster D
HOREKE, 190 miles north of Auckland (by steamer to Opua, 26 s; rail to Kohu Kohu; is at thead of navigable water on the Hokianga
Harbour, 22 m from the bar, and vessels of 1000 tons can berth at the wharf at high tide. Is the terminus of the Kawakawa Hokianga
mail route, via Ohaewai and Okaihaw (Okanhau?). In summer roads good for cycling and motoring. One hotel. Important flaxmilling
centre, and has a large area of rich alluvial land occupied by large Native population. Post and telephone. Horeke means “a
challenge”. Nearest doctor at Kohu Kohu, 3 miles. A very ancient European burial ground (probably the oldest in New Zealand) is
here; contains the grave of an old sailing captain who dies as far back as 1808.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
McBreen, Patrick Labourer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Gray, Ernest Farmer & Beekeper F
Whitehead, Alfred Bertram Bush Contractor D
Whitehead, George Bush Contractor E
Yorke, Albert Samuel Bushman C
IVYDALE, Auckland. 195m N.E. from Auckland. Steamer to Kohu Kohu, then launch tri-weekly, 1 m. Hokianga County. Fruit
preserving. Canning factory is in district, about three quarters of a mile. Has the oldest cemetery in N.Z. Most of the graves are very
much overgrown and fallen to decay, but plainly visible on one ancient tombstone is the date 1812. Mangunga, (Mangnunu?) where
the cemetery is situated, was the first mission station in N.Z., and it was here that one of the missionaries liberated the first bees.
Fairly good fishing in river. Doctor at Rawene, 5m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Cook, Richard Bushman
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Shelford, Peter Bushman F
KOHUKOHU (KOHU KOHU), Auckland. Hokianga County. On Hokianga Harbour. 194 miles north-east by weekly steamer from
Onehunga, fare 32s 6d. The boats load timber here, and Rangiora Timber Co. have mills and offices here. Timber milling and kauri gum
digging are chief industries. Four stores and one hotel; post, money order, and telephone office. Good shooting, and excellent fishing
in harbour. Doctor resident. The name has a blasphemous meaning. The place is really a New Zealand Venice, all the traffic being
carried on by motor launches, of which there are about 200. Is 4m up river from Rawene, 20 m from Heads.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Clapham, Mervyn George Farm Assistant
Clark, John Adam Mill Hand
Cochrane, John Edward Mill Hand
Cope, George Farm Labourer
Donelley, Daniel David Blacksmith
Donelley, Makarena Labourer
Dugmore, Arthur Ernest Farmer
Fergusson, James Johnstone Farmer
Fish, Walter Joseph Agent
Hayward, Frank Edgar Launch driver
Hooper, Gustavus Vaughan Tram Conductor, c/o H C Hooper, Surveyor
Howie, Alex Mcdonald Saw Mill Hand (Rangiora)
Huddleston, Athelstan St John Bank Manager
Kirkpatrick, William Hawea Solicitor
Lees, Frederick Andrew Assistant Storekeeper
Maxwell, James Wharf Assistant
Maxwell, Selwyn Beazley Fruiterer & Confectioner
Northwood, Richard Alfred Secretary
Norton, Stanley Thomas Bank Manager
Philips, Malcolm Innes Mill Hand
Riddell, John Foreman, c/o R McGaffins Camp
Sharlan, Henry William Coxhead Launch Engineer
Smith, Walter Bushman
Smith, William Leon Bushman
Telfer, James Sawmill Hand
Whittaker, John Henry Slaughterman
Yarborough, Brian Farmer
Yarborough, Randall Francis Cooke Storekeeper
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Airey, Stephen Henry Accountant F
Alexander, John Edward Surgeon Dentist A
Andrewes, George General Storekeeper C
Andrews, Albert William Mill Carpenter C
Archibald Maxwell, Dairy Farmer D
Blundell, Harry Launch Engineer B
Bonner, John Edwin Hairdresser F
Bridge, Robert Labourer B
Chapman, Joseph Gilbert Dairy Farmer (Rawhia) F
Chapman, Victor Randolph Dairy farmer, Oak Grove, Orira C
Cobbald, Cecil Martin Barman D
Dugmore, George Dairyman, Barrier D
Ensor, Charles Hedley Mill Hand B
Gabolinsey, Herrman Owen Mill worker F
Gray, Francis James Farmer, PO Box 64 C
Grounds, William Settler, Private bag F
Gurney, Herbert Rafting F
Gurney, William Frank Dairy farmer(near Kohukohu) B
Hall, John Blacksmith C
Halliwell, Fred Farmer & Stock Buyer E
Hansen, Jens Peter Tailor D
Harrison, Ralph Elliott Farmer D
Hartley, Thomas Francis Launch Proprietor E
Hawkins, Bertie Bush Manager A
Hawkins, Penn Carpenter F
Hawkins, Stanier Sheppard Secretary & Accountant B
Hooper, Henry Claygate Surveyor E
Johnson, Richard Hill Curate C
Lane, Frederick Solloway Launch driver B
Lowe, Isaac Harold Brooks Saw Doctor C
McCarthy, Frederick John Bushman B
McKinnon, John Thomas Journalist & Printer A
Petley, Gordon Charles Stock Agent B
Potter, Arthur Augustus Accountant F
Rogers, Solomon Farmer B
Rooke, James Dresser Labourer F
Smith, Albert Orari Baker B
Stancliffe, John Charles Labourer D
Stranaghan, Hugh Sutton Labourer E
Sturges, Frederick William Saddler F
Wallace, Arnold Cecil Storekeeper D
White, William Mullen Tailor F
Young, Harry Engineer C
KOUTU, Auckland. 206 miles north-west from Auckland by weekly steamer. Post and telephone office. Good fishing and pheasant
and pigeon shooting. Nearest doctor, 12 miles by river. On Hokianga River. Name means “Bail”, from scene of cannibalism, and
having to bail out the refuse from cooking hole. A timber milling centre.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Bolton, Edward Yates Farmer
Howard, James Saw Mill Employee
Nelder, Joseph William Mill Hand
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Barlow, Herbert Sawmiller D
Mahoney, John Francis Mill Hand C
Rickcord, Valentine Albert Ernest Forest Manager B
MANGAKINO, Description not found in 1915 New Zealand Index
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Ward, Albert Edward Farmer
MANGAMUKA, Auckland. 195 miles north from Auckland, or 14 miles from Rangiahua—a Maori settlement; steamer from Auckland to
Kohu Kohu weekly, thence 12 miles by oil launch, then 10 miles by road. The Mangamuka River is one of, perhaps, the principal
estuaries of Hokianga Harbour, which it joins at the township of Kohu Kohu. From there it is tidal for a distance of 15 miles. Ten miles
from Kohu Kohu the banks of the river contract and form what is called the Mangamuka Gorge, which has a local reputation for
picturesque scenery. From this gorge to the source of the river is Mangamuka proper or Mangamuka Valley. It is about five miles in
length, and half to three quarters of a mile broad, and includes the richest and best lands in Hokianga. It is mostly in the hands of the
Natives. This valley was a few years ago the site of large puriri forests, which have been used up in the making of railway sleepers.
Game was once plentiful, but the Maoris destroy it at all seasons recklessly. Named from Manga (creek) and Muka (spool of Nikau
pam, which abounds here). Post office. Nearest telephone at Rangiahua, 14 miles; and doctor at Kohu Kohu, 15 miles.
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Abraham, Valentin Augustin Storekeeper
MANGATU, Auckland. 119 miles from Auckland. Steamer to Dargaville, rail to Kaihu, thence 11m road (in summer bi-weekly coach).
On Hokianga main road. Telephone. Nearest doctor Dargaville, 28 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Hall, Cyril Ernest Lineman
Reilly, Owen Farmer, c/o Post Office
Speck, Ernest Winkwork Farmer
White, John L Fencer, c/o/ A L Mortyne
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Gamble, John Settler & Postmaster F
MARAEROA, Auckland. 187 m N. From Auckland by steamer and rail to Kawakawa, then coach 28 miles. A Native settlement.
Nearest telegraph office Okaihau, 6 miles, and nearest doctor at Rawene, 12 miles. Name means “long flat”.
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Hulme, Hedley Russell Teacher F
MAUNGATANIWHA. A high mountain peak near Mangamuka, Victoria Valley.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Ryan, Patrick Farm Labourer
MITIMITI (MITI MITI), Auckland. 18 miles from Rawene. A Native village 8 m from Hokianga Heads, and between there and and
Whangape on the west coast beach. Steamer irregularly from Auckland via Rawene, which see. Miti Miti means “lick, lick”, from the
Maroi seeing insects close to the creek and apprently licking the water. Nearest tel. And Dr. At Whangape, 8 m. Post Office and store.
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Kendall, Edwin George Farmer A
Reid, Isaac Robert State Forester E
MOTUKARAKA, Auckland. On an outlet of Hokianga Harbour, 201 miles north by steamer from Auckland city. To Rawene by
steamer, then 2 m steam launch. In Hokianga County. See Rawene. Is on the north bank of the Hokianga River, immediately opposite
Rawene. Peasants and mullet very plentiful. Named from a small island close to its banks—Motu, island; karaka, a species of bush
tree. Hence and island of Karaka trees. Semi-tropical fruits profitably cultivated. Telephone and post office. Nearest doctor at
Rawene, 2 m by water. Hokianga Co-operative Dairy Company’s factory.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Babe, William Harold R Dairy Factory Manager
Danaher, Thomas Ted Farmer
Harris, Albert Labourer
Harris, Sam Cook
Kelsey, Henry Herbert Manager
Kelsey, John Builder
Nash, Joseph General Labourer
Parry, Llewellyn Mostyn Butter Factory Assistant
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Basford, Ernest George Farmer D
Beazley, Maxwell Farmer F
Burrows, Charles Edward Buttermaker C
Downard, Henry John Finch School Teacher E
Gundry, William Farmer F
Harding, George Farmer D
Kelsey, Frederick William Market Gardner B
Lomas, William Mill Hand E
Potier, Charles Francis Buttermaker D
Struthers, Alexander Francis Surfaceman B
Taffard, Joseph Alfred Pig Farmer E
Young, Malcolm Lake Road Worker A
NUKATAWHITI, Auckland. 126 miles N.W. from Auckland. Steamer to Whangarei, then coach 34 miles. Is situated at the junction of
the Opokeno and Maungakahiu Rivers. Good shooting and fishing. Scenery unsurpassed. Telephone. Principally Maori land owners.
Is 224 miles from Kaikohe.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
McConkey, John Labourer
Royal, William Bushman
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Blomfield, Hubert Storeman B
OMANAIA, Auckland. Purely a Maori settlement and the centre of the late disturbed district. 192 miles north by weekly N.S.S. Co.’s
steamer from Auckland, via Onehunga. Good shooting and fishing, and scenery up the Hokianga River. Is situated on the Omanaia, a
tributary of the Hokianga River, and 6 miles from Rawene, the chief centre of the County. Suitable for fruit growing. Telephone.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Cock, George
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Beazley, Robert Bush Contractor A
OMAPERE, Auckland. At the mouth of the Hokianga Harbour; 195 miles north-west from Auckland, by steamer via Onehunga; in
Hokianga County. Money order office. Is the settlement at the Hokianga Heads. Post and Telegraph Office. Rawene 25 miles ditant,
and Weka Weka 12 miles. Steamer leaves Onehunga for Hokianga every week (32s 6d). On the Hokianga river, near Hokianga
Heads. There are 56 oil launches on river, and some run up and down daily to Rawene, Kohu and Horeke. Fish plentiful in river. The
coast and the “Blowhole” are well worth a visit. Telegraph and boarding houses. Nearest doctor at Rawene by telephone, arriving in
an hour.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Boyce, William Matthew Daniel Farmer
Bryers, Matthew Herd Farmer
Bryers, William Mayne Mail-Launchman
Paterson, John Manager
Rowe, George Bernard Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Bryers, Ivor Stanfield Launch-driver D
Dunn, Mathew Mariner E
Newton, Cecil G Settler F
OPARA (description not found in 1915 New Zealand Index). Peninsula between Whrinaki and Omanaia River.
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Ferguson, Neil Johnstone Dairy Farmer D
OPONONI, Auckland. Near Omapere, inside Hokianga Heads; 210 miles north-west from Auckland. Steamer to Rawene, then 16
miles by horse or launch. Hokianga county. Has a fine hotel and public hall. Is a gum district and sawmilling centre. Post, telephone,
and money order office. Has also a direct steamer from Onehunga (120 m) every week (35s). Good shooting, yachting, boating,
fishing etc. Large steamers can lie with safety and comfort alongside Opononi wharf. Nearest doctor at Rawene.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Andrewes, Sidney Barman
Divane, James Farmer
Robb, Joseph Murray Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Andrewes, Frank Hotelkeeper & Farmer C
Broughton, Robert Nightingale Carpenter c/o Mr. Robb A
Fell, Archibald Glyn Farmer c/o Post Office A
Hargrave, Frederick Charles Accountant C
Kelly, Maurice Claude Farmer E
Thomas, John William Farmer, Rangi Point A
Watkins, Selwyn Hardiman Launch Proprietor F
ORANOA (description not found in 1915 New Zealand Index). South of the Waipoua Forest and 3 m north-west of Donelly’s Crossing.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Maxwell, David Forest Ranger
Moore, Charles Vaughan Farmer
Moore, Henry Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Newman, William Charles Labourer F
Paton, William Farmer D
OTAKURA or UTAKURA, Auckland. Farming settlement, six miles from Hokianga River, on road from Horeke to Kawakawa, Bay of
Islands County.; 184 m north-west from Auckland. Steamer to Opua, and rail to Kawakawa (which see), then by coach Tuesday and
Thursday, distance 26 miles. Utakura Valley has very rich alluvial soil well suited for fruitgrowing—particularly oranges and lemons,
which thrive well. Most of the land, which carries excellent grass, is held on perpetual lease from Government. Totara, puriri, and
other timber in bush. Nearest accommodation at Okaihu (Okaihau?), five miles distant. Fine scenery here—Hokianga River and
Mangamuka Gorge. On Utakura River. Post and tel. office. Doctor at Ohaeawai, 15 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Harrison, Wilson Lincoln Farmer
OUE, Auckland. On the Hokianga Harbour, 196 miles north from Auckland. Steamer to Rawene, then seven miles; in Hokianga
County. A small settlement of farmers, with a post office and telephone. Good pigeon and pheasant shooting. Doctor at Rawene, 7
m. To reach Oue by water from Rawene the steamer branches off from Omanaia River. One of the finest orchards in the north is
mear the mouth of the Oue.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
King, Louis Frank Farmer
Magee, Edward James Settler
Wright, Alfred Welly Sheep Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Brockliss, Laurence James Sawdoctor & Farmer C
Magee, John Farmer D
Phillips, Arthur Reginald Farmer F
Whitefield, John jun. Grazier C
Whitefield, Thomas Bushfeller D
PAKANAE, A gorge in Hokianga District
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
McCowan, John Thomas School Teacher
Perry, Thomas Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Hall, Edward Insley Cordial and Aerated Water Manufacturer F
PAKOTAI, Auckland. The new name for Oruoru, 125 m north from Auckland. Steamer to Whangarei (10s), coach to Poroti, 12 m (3s),
thence horse, 17 m (7s 6d). Name means “hollow sea”. On river Mangakahia. Roads bad. Fair shooting and fishing. So named to
prevent confusion with Oruru. Nearest doctor Whangarei, 35 m. nearest telegraph Poroti, 17 m. See also Oruoru. [ORUORO,
Auckland. 198 miles from Auckland. Steamer to Whangarei, then coach to Poroti, thence horse; in Hobson County. A bush district.
Name means spongy, or boggy ground. Name now altered to Pakotai , on account of its similarity to Oruru. Pakotai now known as the
post and telephone office, which see.]
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Clausen, Peter Alexander Farmer
Smith, George Farmer
Standen, Henry Bush Contractor
PAPONGA, Auckland. Post office and small farming district. 207 m N.E. from Auckland. Steaner to Kohukohu (42s return), then horse
15m. Hokianga County. Post and telephone office, Motukaraka.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Boreham, Charles Vurn Butcher
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Dyer, William Henry Farmer F
Humphreys, Herbert Gerald Farmer D
Nash, Frederick James Milker D
Yarborough, Alfred Graeme Cooke Farmer A
PUNAKITERE, Auckland. 184 miles north-west from Auckland. Steamer to Opua (30s), then rail to Kawkawa, then coach 32 miles
(15s); in Hokianga County. An inland farmers’ locality with post office, two miles from Taheke. May also be reached by steamer to
Rawene the 16 miles by boat or road. Is a beautiful place and very healthy, half-way betweenthe Bay of Islands and Hokianga Heads,
and only two miles from a tidal river that goes down to Rawene, where there is abundance of fish; also plenty of pheasants and
quail. Grapes and oranges, as well as other fruits, grow well here. Nearest telegraph office Taheke, 2 m. Nearest doctor at
Rawene, 16 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Lavery, Napoleon Dairy Farmer
Pilbrow, Frederick Station Manager
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Mail, Harry Farmer D
Penney, William Farmer D
Walter James Peters, Farm Hand E
PUNEHU (description not found in 1915 New Zealand Index). At the mouth of the Waireia Stream on the northern banks of the
Hokianga River opposite Kauwhare Point and 3 m from Te Karaka.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Hardiman, Lionel Farmer
RANGI POINT, Auckland. 208 m from Auckland. Steamer to Rawene, then launch 10 m. Hokianga County. Telegraph at Koutu, 2 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Watkins, James Agathos Dairy Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Potts, Harold Freeman Farmer C
RANGIAHUA, Auckland. Farming and fruit-growing settlement 190 miles north from Auckland. Steamer and rail to Kawakawa (which
see), coach to Okaihau, then 11 miles. One store and hotel combined only business premises here. Name means “Looking towards
the sky”. Post and telephone; good shooting. Doctor at rawene, 12 m. Monument erected here to commemorate the holding of the
first Christian service in New Zealand, which was held when the Rev. Samuel Marsden, chaplain at Paramatta (N.S.W.), preached to
the Maoris on Christmas Day, 1814. Is at the head of the Hokianga River, and in the Waihou Valley.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Coxhead, George Frederick Langston Bootmaker & Orchard Sprayer
Ogle, John Jackson Mechanic
Perry, Oswald Ovenden Farmer
White, Charles Stanley Employer (employee?)
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Ogle, William Henry Dairyman F
RAWENE, Auckland. 16 m up from entrance Hokianga River and 182 miles north-west by N.S.S. Co.’s steamer fortnightly from
Auckland via Onehunga. Pheasant shooting and river fishing—flounders, karati, etc. The Mangamuka Gorge is reached from here by
boat. Hokianga County abounds in minerals, and has a very large area of Crown lands yet to be occupied. The drawback to the latter
being the Native population (2000), who own the best of the land. Post, telegraph. One hotel, stores, and sawmill (owned by Union
Box Co.) . One bank and resident doctor, also county hospital. This is the chief county town of Hokianga.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Bawden, Harold Semmens Carpenter, PO Box 9
Bowden, Wilfred Methodist Minister
Boyd, Ronald Douglas Carpenter (Motuti)
Bryers, Frederick Tautari County Clerk
Costello, Patrick Surveyor's Assistant
Eyes, Edward Amos Farm Hand
Fuller, Archie Builder
Guest, Edward Farmer (Motukauri)
Harold , Curry Timber worker
Lane, Thomas Percival Storkeeper
Leef, Selwyn Mill Hand
Martin, John Anthony Harbourmaster
McCown, Thomas William Law Clerk
McPhee, John Tailor
Millar, George Frederick Graham Farmer
Northover, McCarthy, Morgan Joseph Surveyor
Pearson, Harry Dairy Farmer "Welton Brae"
Pearson, Willie Dairy Farmer "Welton Brae"
Pike, Charles Henry Storekeeper's Assistant
Shaw, Charles Frederick Engineer, PO Box 40
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Allen, William John Foreman C
Andrewes, Arthur Edmond Storekeeper B
Andrewes, John Bernard Storekeeper D
Arnold, George Mill Hand D
Ashmore, William Howard Joiner, Powell Street D
Beazley, Alexander Milkman A
Beazley, John James Launch-driver C
Bradshaw, William Alfred Farmer D
Brindle, John Farmer (Onoke) D
Broberg, Sydney Carpenter C
Bryers, Robert Perry Clerk D
Bryers, Victor John Boatman & Launch-driver E
Cochrane, Frederick Brown Contractor C
Cochrane, Reddy George Bush manager D
Cochrane, William Matin Contractor C
Cook, William Kenyon Joiner & Builder C
Coxhead, William John Engineer C
Curry, Herbert Henry Mill Hand F
Fenne, Edward Mill Hand B
Gibbs, William Ernest Gibbs Tailor A
Grove, Arthur Gilbert Farmer B
Guthrey, Charles Henry Mill Manager B
Haresnape, Robert Edward Farmer E
Howard, George Sawmill Hand B
John, Robert jun. Farmer (Oue) D
Leach, William Alfred Baker F
McIntosh, Douglas Mccheyne Postmaster F
Oates, John Edmund Lineman A
Ryan, Sydney James Dairy farmer (Oue) D
Searle, Wilfred Sheep Farmer D
Shaw, Norman Francis School Teacher C
Smith, George Marshill Medical Practioner E
Sudfeldt, Joseph Max Farm Labourer (Maungakura) D
Symons, Arthur Coode Manufacturing Engineer C
Tyler, Edmund John Eeles Dairy Farmer D
Welsford, Walter Roderick Farmer E
Whitefield, George Farmer C
RUNARUNA, Auckland. 221 m from Auckland. Steamer Kohu, then bi-weekly coach 26 m. Hokianga County. Telegraph at
Boradwood and Whakarapa, 9 m. Doctor at Kohu, 26 m. Roads good in summer only. A peculiar bubbling spring here, which from a
distance resembles a white mound. It discharges a peculiar muddy substance, containing oil dark in appearance, and it is said to be
more active when the weather is rough around the coast. The name means “weed docks”.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Clarke, Henry Norman Earle School Teacher
Hehir, Thomas Farmer
Irvine, Charles Henry Howard Settler
Irvine, Gerard John Malcolm Farmer
Irvine, John Duncan Lancelot Settler
Staunton, Peter Joseph Cattle & Sheep Farmer (Kohe Farm)
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Bennett, Albert Herbert Labourer A
Bruce, James Rowan Labourer F
Dawes, Samuel Ernest William Farmer F
Hawke, Victor Linden Farmer A
Holland, Francis Farmer, "View Mont" C
Holland, Robert Farmer F
Mitchell, Alfred William Crawford Farmer F
Ralls, Ernest Victor Farmer C
Rogers, Albert Henry Farmer C
Welsh, Isaac Farmer F
TAHEKE, Auckland. 190 miles north-west from Auckland. Steamer to Rawene (which see), then motor launch, 16 m. on tidal river
Waima; or steamer to Russell, then coach bi-weekly, 43 m. Coach to Bay of Islands and in summer to Kaihu; in Hokianga County. A
Native settlement. Three stores, one hotel, and Maoir chool. Gum digging, flax, farming, and timber mill. Good shooting (pheasants
etc.) near at hand. “Taheke” means “Waterfall”. Named from a waterfall near here. Psot, telephone, and money order office.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Brennan, James Dairy farmer
Brennan, Thomas Farmer
Chesley, John Isaac Labourer
Glass, George Kenneth Cement tester
Junior, Edward Brennan Farmer
McLeod, Alexander Farmer
Morrell, Lewis Sydney Chauffeur
Price, Frank Arthur Farmer
White, Alfred Randall Farm Hand
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Bradbury, Augustus Laird Store Manager C
Cains, Richard Wall Settler D
Cope, Rameka James Labourer E
Craig, Albert Josephius Farmer F
Penney, Edward John Reynolds Farmer D
Penny, Arthur John Labourer A
Ramsey, Harold Vivian Farmer E
TE KARAE (description not found in 1915 New Zealand Index) On the Te Karae Stream alongside the Kohukohu to Broadwood Road 2
m north-west of Urungaio and 3 m from the Mangamuka River.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Hick, Arthur Goodwill Farmer
Leach, Percy Dairy Farmer
Leach, William Dairy Farmer
Leader, Daniel Farmer
Macdonald, John Alexander Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Hick, Francis Charles Farmer E
Ker, Robert Alexander Farmer B
Mansbridge, Harold Farmer B
Ritchie, William Farmer A
Seay, James Stewart Farmer F
TOWAI, Auckland. Farming settlement, 121 miles north-east from Auckland. Steamer to Whangarei daily (25s return), then rail 27 m.
The railway opens up direct communication between the deep water ports of Whangarei and Opua. Post, telephone, and money order
office. Nearest doctor Kawakawa, 12 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Lambert, Frank Sawyer & Farmer
TUTAMOE, Auckland. 134 miles from Auckland. Rail to Helensville, then steamer to Dargaville, then rail to Kaihu, then horse 14 m.
Trout fishing. Telegraph. Doctor at Dargaville, 32 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Clarke, Victor Farmer
Foster, Horace Alexander Milker, Marlborough Farm
Smith, John Brock Farmer
Van Veen, Francis Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Parker, Harry Farmer D
TUTEKEHUA, 200 m from Auckland. Telegraph.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Mansbridge, Sydney Farmer
McKenzie, Walter Herbert Farmer
Neill, George Hunter Sheep farmer
Wright, Wilfred Thomas Harding Teacher, c/o A J Craig
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Donaldson, George Johnston Farmer C
Gray, George Dairy Farmer F
Grayson, William Sheep Farmer F
Morrell, Louis Dairy farmer C
UMAWERA, Auckland. European settlement and post office; 220 miles north from Auckland. Steamer (30s) to Opua, rail to
Kawakawa, then 30 miles coach Thursday (20s). Rangiahua, at most westerly point of Hokianga Harbour, seven miles distant, is
nearest telegraph office. “Umawera” means “Breast burnt”, a maori child having been burnt here. Doctor at Rawene, 11 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Groves, Sidney Thomas James Farmer
Sharland, Walter Farm Hand
Thomson, William Carpenter, c/o Henery Templeton
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Chapman, Roland Herbert Farmer C
Lloyd, William John Hutchieson Farmer, c/o Mr Vaughan D
McIntyre, Donald Banks Farmer E
Newcombe, John Alfred Bushman (Omahuta) D
Pringle, Richard Bushman E
Smith, Alfred Henry Farm Worker, c/o Sid Groves B
UTAKURA, Auckland. Farming settlement, six miles from Hokianga River, on road from Horeke to Kawakawa, Bay of Islands County.;
184 m north-west from Auckland. Steamer to Opua, and rail to Kawakawa (which see), then by coach Tuesday and Thursday,
distance 26 miles. Utakura Valley has very rich alluvial soil well suited for fruitgrowing—particularly oranges and lemons, which thrive
well. Most of the land, which carries excellent grass, is held on perpetual lease from Government. Totara, puriri, and other timber in
bush. Nearest accommodation at Okaihu (Okaihau?), five miles distant. Fine scenery here—Hokianga River and Mangamuka Gorge.
On Utakura River. Post and tel. office. Doctor at Ohaeawai, 15 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Cruller, Reuben Bushman
Norman, Sydney Herbert Music Teacher
Trigg, Roland Arthur Dairy Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Culham, James Beckett Farmer
Davison, Frederick Peter Farmer E
Jordan, Harry Leslie Bushman C
WAAHIRAKAU (this town was not found in the 1915 New Zealand Index and is not found on modern maps – is this perhaps
WHAREKAWA as judging by the inhabitants, it was in the region near Rawene).
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Brocas, Thomas Guy Robert Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Williams, Howell St. Clair Farmer E
WAIMA, Auckland. 205 miles north-west from Auckland. Steamer to Rawene (in Hokianga Harbour), then 12 miles by horseback; in
Hokianga County. Post and telephone office. Maori settlement. The oldest and largest oak tree in New Zealand is to be seen here at
the old mission station. Good shooting. Situated on Waima River, name meaning “clear water”. Doctor at Rawene. Also may be
reached by steamer to Dargaville, rail to Kaihu 17 m the coach 86 m.
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Warmington, John Bushman C
WAIMAMAKU, Auckland. 225 miles north-west from Auckland. Steamer to Hokianga Heads (45s return), thence 10 miles.
Telephone, post and money order office. Kauri gum digging settlement. No used for crossing over river. Doctor at Rawene, 30 m.
Has the largest remaining forest of kauri in the Dominion. There is an outcrop of coal and strong indications of minerals.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Bracey, Clifford Cheese Factory Assistant
Bracey, James Lestion Grocer's Assistant
Corfield, William Denis Dairy Farmer
Froggatt, Alfred Farm hand
Froggatt, Edward Butcher
Hall, Ernest Charles Dairy Farmer
Johnson, Augustaff Albert Factory Manager
Lowe, Ernest Royal Farmer
Page, Walter Vernon Dairy Farmer
Tarbutt, Edwin Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Ambler, Rowland Farmer C
Bourke, Philip St. Helier Farmer E
Bracey, Arthur Joseph Taita Farmer & Carter B
Bracey, Fred Dairy Farmer C
Bracey, William Henry Dairy Farmer, "Fairview" E
Corfield, John Andrew Farmer E
Drewet, Alwyn Oakley Farmer B
Drewet, Frank Tiler Tiller E
Fell, Ernest Thomas Contractor F
Field, Robert Harry Farmer F
Field, Toledo Frankfurt Hamilton Farmer D
Hall, Arthur William Dairy Farmer F
Hallahan, Timothy James Farmer B
Harnett, Alfred Edward Farmer F
Hook, Leonard Richard Farmer E
Mason, Herbert Edward Dairy Farmer C
White, George Edward Dairy Farmer A
Wylie, Thomas Dairy Company Manager E
WAIMATENUI, Auckland. 141 m N. from Auckland. Steamer to Dargaville, rail to Kaihu, coach to Waimatenui weekly during summer.
Telegraph. Doctor at Dargaville, 38 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Adams, Leslie Peers Farmer
Eland, Thomas Settler
Orr, Frank Wylie Farmer
Peers-Adams, Leslie Farmer
WAIOTEMARAMA, Auckland. 122 m N. from Auckland by steamer. Situated on the Waiotemarama River, 2 m from the seacoast. Mail
service bi-weekly. Telephone office. Native settlement. Name means “Waters of the moon”. In Hokianga County. Nearest Doctor at
Rawene, 30 m. Store, post and telegraph office.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Hodson, George Frederick Farmer
Letts, George A R Farmer
Letts, Norman Allan Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Barnes, Arthur Robert E
Bourke, Leonard Humphries Cattledealer C
Field, Frederick Farmer C
Gordon, Forbes Bruce School Teacher B
Jones, Francisco Bush Feller F
Mitchell, Thomas Dairy Farmer E
WAITAPU, Auckland. See MITIMITI for description.
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Hardman, Selwyn Labourer A
WEKAWEKA (WEKA WEKA), Auckland. 130 miles from Auckland. Steamer to Hokianga Heads, thence 15 m by track, suitable for
riding from December to April. Splendid district for all kinds of fruitgrowing or tobacco. The climate is very mild and is one of the
healthiest places in New Zealand. Pig and cattle shooting. Mail service weekly. Nearest telegraph office is at Waimamaku, 6 m.
Doctor at Rawene, 40 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Money, Alfred Dairy Farmer
Norton, Robert Arthur Dairy Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Lowe, Henry Farmer D
WHAKARAPA, Auckland. At head of a tidal tributary of the Hokianga Harbour and at the foot of a range of mountains. Is 201 m from
Auckland by steamer to Rawene (30s), thence by launch (Sat., 12 m (2s). Has a post office, but nearest telegraph is Koutu, 8 m.
Named after the maori settlement, the meaning of the name being “To cause adhesion”. It is also the name of a fish basket used by the
old Maoris. Roads not suitable for vehicle traffic, but horses plentiful and easily procurable. Situated inland, 8 m, is the “mud
volcanoe”, which is on a low hill in the heart of the bush country.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Aperahama, Rapaere Bushfelling
Clark, Tom Bushman
Foster, Frederick Lancelot Storekeeper and Postmaster
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Johnston, George Native School teacher D
WHANGAPE, Auckland. 241 miles north from Auckland. Rail to Onehunga, thence steamer 233 m. Sawmilling. Post and telephone
office. Mails weekly. Has a funnel-shaped harbor. Nearest doctor at Kaitaia, 30 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Stevens, Charlie Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Angell, Paul Draining Contractor A
Feely, Thomas Engine Driver E
Irving, Newell Farmer F
WHATORO, Auckland. 122 m from Auckland. Steamer to Dargaville, rail to Kaihu, the 3 m. Hobson County. Telegraph. Sheep
farming, dairying, and fruit gorwing. The best clump of kauri is within 3 m. Good pheasant shooting.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Evans, James Allison Labourer
Johnstone, Richard Labourer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Harling, Stanley Clifford Mail Contractor A
Olsen, Harold Alexander Shearer C
WHIRINAKI, Auckland. On Hokianga River, 268 miles north-west by steamer from Auckland to rawene, then launch weekly 10 m; in
Hokianga County. Post and telegraph office. Maori settlement, with a few European settlers. Pheasant, duck, and pigeon shooting.
Doctor at Rawene. Name means “to lean”.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Jackson, Walter James Sheep Farmer
Mitai, William David Bushman
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Black, William Teacher/Post Office C
Freese, Wilhelm Gerald Contractor B
Russell, Robert Boyd Farmer C
Vipond, William Farmer E
STRAYS
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Webster, James Reddy Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Donelley, Fergusson Thomas
Noake, Robert Compton Farmer C
ARANGA, 126 miles north from Auckland; steamer and rail via Dargaville to Kaihu, then six miles. In Hokianga County. New name for
Maunganui Bluff, which see. Telephone office. Four miles from coast; where good net and shell fishing. Nearest doctor at Dargaville
(17 miles rail). Post office.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Greenwell, Frederick Alexander Farmer
Greenwell, William Stanley Farmer
Kerr, John Henry Farmer
Kerr, Robert Cromwell Farmer & Contractor
Perrow, John Adolphus Dairy Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Cave, John James Carsley Dairyman C
Llewellyn, Samuel David Farmer D
Parker, John Henry Farmer D
AWARUA (Kaikohe), description not found in 1915 New Zealand Index
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Henley, David Farmer
BROADWOOD, Auckland. A small farming settlement 223 miles north from Auckland. Steamer to Rawene weekly (26s.), then by
horse for 17 miles. In Hokianga County. Farming. Wild pigs and native game, such as pigeons, kakas, quail, etc.; also pheasants may
be had here in season. Gold and silver has also been found in payable quantities on the main road, called the Broadwood - Takahua
road. Formerly called Mongonui-o-Wae because of the river of that name, but changed by settlers in 1891, at request of P.O., and as
the broad district was then covered with wood or bush, hence “Broadwood”. River, with other smaller streams, falls into Whangapi
River. Several pretty waterfalls, one of 100ft high. Nearest doctor at Rawene, 17 miles. Post and telegraph office.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Gregory, Arthur Farmer
Kjoller, Martin William Farmer
Lee, Leslie Noel Bushman
Lee, Louis John Milker
Tills, Charles Schoolteacher
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Atkinson, Walter Vernon Farmer C
Carman, Frederick George Farmer E
Dodds, James Storekeeper B
Dodds, John Farmer E
Gray, Henry George Lewis Farm Manager F
Harlow, William Farmer D
Harris, George jun. Farmer C
Mackenzie, James Farmer D
Maultsaid, Louis William Farmer E
McGrath, James Sheep & Cattle Farmer C
Minchin, Thomas Farmer D
Newman, Koussuth Farmer E
Newton, Herbert Coombs Dairy Farmer D
Robertson, George Alexander Farmer D
Sadler, Walter Farmer C
Yarborough, Archibald Farmer A
HEREKINO, Auckland. 234 miles north from Auckland, on herekino Harbour. Steamer to Mangonui (which see), then either coach to
Kaitaia 31 miles, and thence by horse 22 miles (53 miles), or by steamer from Auckland to Awanui, and thence by horse, 26 miles,
from Awanui. Native and imported game plentiful all over district, salt water fishing in abundance. Kauri timber plentiful, gum scattered
over district. Has a broad subtropical climate, and all kinds of subtropical fruits grow here. Splendid alluvial land in patches, and large
tracts of Crown land of best quality. Two stores and three good accomodation houses. Post and telegraph offices. Herekino means
“a bad tie” and the story is that on Captain Cook’s visit the natives captured a European and tied him up ready to devour him next day,
but the knot gave way and he escaped. Nearest doctor at Kaitaia, 22 miles. An Austrian settlement here, where wine growing is
carried on.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Baker, Frank Farmer
Bunkall, Thomas John Farmer
Curling, William Randall
Curreen, Peter Labourer
De Andrad, Lewis Farm-hand
Edwards, Griffith Farmer (Mangonui)
Hodges, William James Farmer
Lecoustre, Arthur Edward Leopold Dairy Farmer
Lee, Francis Blacklock Dairy Company Secretary
McLeod, Owen Silas Civil Servant, c/o R A McLaeod
Murray, Robert Carson Farmer
Noble, Lloyd Farmer
Rowe, James Dairy Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Allen, Joseph Hocking Farmhand B
Baker, Edwin Herbert Farmer F
Baker, James Dairy Farmer D
Baker, Meredith Valentine Farmer (Herekino North) A
Berghan, Allen Hanial Carter E
Bowman, Henry Farmer E
Corbett, Louis Esking Moor Dairy Farmer A
Dawson, George Farmer D
Hunt, William Edward Police Constable C
Lloyd, Lawrence Labourer D
Old, Henry Butter Factory Manager C
Peters, Joseph Horse Shoer B
Powell, Alfred Charlton Farmer C
Powell, Herbert Farmer F
Rowe, Robert Sheep Farmer, Willowbank C
Smith, Thomas Edwin William Farmer D
HOKIANGA HEADS, On north-west coast of Auckland. Navigable for small vessels for some miles. Tri-weekly steamer from
Onehunga. Hokianga, or, as the old Maoris pronouce it, “Shokianga”, means “come back”. Is fitted for carrying on a great sea trade.
Bar is generally negotiable. The entrance to the river has been described as a picture. Omapere is at the entrance.
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Daniel, Charles Bamford Shipmaster D
HOREKE, 190 miles north of Auckland (by steamer to Opua, 26 s; rail to Kohu Kohu; is at thead of navigable water on the Hokianga
Harbour, 22 m from the bar, and vessels of 1000 tons can berth at the wharf at high tide. Is the terminus of the Kawakawa Hokianga
mail route, via Ohaewai and Okaihaw (Okanhau?). In summer roads good for cycling and motoring. One hotel. Important flaxmilling
centre, and has a large area of rich alluvial land occupied by large Native population. Post and telephone. Horeke means “a
challenge”. Nearest doctor at Kohu Kohu, 3 miles. A very ancient European burial ground (probably the oldest in New Zealand) is
here; contains the grave of an old sailing captain who dies as far back as 1808.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
McBreen, Patrick Labourer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Gray, Ernest Farmer & Beekeper F
Whitehead, Alfred Bertram Bush Contractor D
Whitehead, George Bush Contractor E
Yorke, Albert Samuel Bushman C
IVYDALE, Auckland. 195m N.E. from Auckland. Steamer to Kohu Kohu, then launch tri-weekly, 1 m. Hokianga County. Fruit
preserving. Canning factory is in district, about three quarters of a mile. Has the oldest cemetery in N.Z. Most of the graves are very
much overgrown and fallen to decay, but plainly visible on one ancient tombstone is the date 1812. Mangunga, (Mangnunu?) where
the cemetery is situated, was the first mission station in N.Z., and it was here that one of the missionaries liberated the first bees.
Fairly good fishing in river. Doctor at Rawene, 5m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Cook, Richard Bushman
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Shelford, Peter Bushman F
KOHUKOHU (KOHU KOHU), Auckland. Hokianga County. On Hokianga Harbour. 194 miles north-east by weekly steamer from
Onehunga, fare 32s 6d. The boats load timber here, and Rangiora Timber Co. have mills and offices here. Timber milling and kauri gum
digging are chief industries. Four stores and one hotel; post, money order, and telephone office. Good shooting, and excellent fishing
in harbour. Doctor resident. The name has a blasphemous meaning. The place is really a New Zealand Venice, all the traffic being
carried on by motor launches, of which there are about 200. Is 4m up river from Rawene, 20 m from Heads.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Clapham, Mervyn George Farm Assistant
Clark, John Adam Mill Hand
Cochrane, John Edward Mill Hand
Cope, George Farm Labourer
Donelley, Daniel David Blacksmith
Donelley, Makarena Labourer
Dugmore, Arthur Ernest Farmer
Fergusson, James Johnstone Farmer
Fish, Walter Joseph Agent
Hayward, Frank Edgar Launch driver
Hooper, Gustavus Vaughan Tram Conductor, c/o H C Hooper, Surveyor
Howie, Alex Mcdonald Saw Mill Hand (Rangiora)
Huddleston, Athelstan St John Bank Manager
Kirkpatrick, William Hawea Solicitor
Lees, Frederick Andrew Assistant Storekeeper
Maxwell, James Wharf Assistant
Maxwell, Selwyn Beazley Fruiterer & Confectioner
Northwood, Richard Alfred Secretary
Norton, Stanley Thomas Bank Manager
Philips, Malcolm Innes Mill Hand
Riddell, John Foreman, c/o R McGaffins Camp
Sharlan, Henry William Coxhead Launch Engineer
Smith, Walter Bushman
Smith, William Leon Bushman
Telfer, James Sawmill Hand
Whittaker, John Henry Slaughterman
Yarborough, Brian Farmer
Yarborough, Randall Francis Cooke Storekeeper
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Airey, Stephen Henry Accountant F
Alexander, John Edward Surgeon Dentist A
Andrewes, George General Storekeeper C
Andrews, Albert William Mill Carpenter C
Archibald Maxwell, Dairy Farmer D
Blundell, Harry Launch Engineer B
Bonner, John Edwin Hairdresser F
Bridge, Robert Labourer B
Chapman, Joseph Gilbert Dairy Farmer (Rawhia) F
Chapman, Victor Randolph Dairy farmer, Oak Grove, Orira C
Cobbald, Cecil Martin Barman D
Dugmore, George Dairyman, Barrier D
Ensor, Charles Hedley Mill Hand B
Gabolinsey, Herrman Owen Mill worker F
Gray, Francis James Farmer, PO Box 64 C
Grounds, William Settler, Private bag F
Gurney, Herbert Rafting F
Gurney, William Frank Dairy farmer(near Kohukohu) B
Hall, John Blacksmith C
Halliwell, Fred Farmer & Stock Buyer E
Hansen, Jens Peter Tailor D
Harrison, Ralph Elliott Farmer D
Hartley, Thomas Francis Launch Proprietor E
Hawkins, Bertie Bush Manager A
Hawkins, Penn Carpenter F
Hawkins, Stanier Sheppard Secretary & Accountant B
Hooper, Henry Claygate Surveyor E
Johnson, Richard Hill Curate C
Lane, Frederick Solloway Launch driver B
Lowe, Isaac Harold Brooks Saw Doctor C
McCarthy, Frederick John Bushman B
McKinnon, John Thomas Journalist & Printer A
Petley, Gordon Charles Stock Agent B
Potter, Arthur Augustus Accountant F
Rogers, Solomon Farmer B
Rooke, James Dresser Labourer F
Smith, Albert Orari Baker B
Stancliffe, John Charles Labourer D
Stranaghan, Hugh Sutton Labourer E
Sturges, Frederick William Saddler F
Wallace, Arnold Cecil Storekeeper D
White, William Mullen Tailor F
Young, Harry Engineer C
KOUTU, Auckland. 206 miles north-west from Auckland by weekly steamer. Post and telephone office. Good fishing and pheasant
and pigeon shooting. Nearest doctor, 12 miles by river. On Hokianga River. Name means “Bail”, from scene of cannibalism, and
having to bail out the refuse from cooking hole. A timber milling centre.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Bolton, Edward Yates Farmer
Howard, James Saw Mill Employee
Nelder, Joseph William Mill Hand
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Barlow, Herbert Sawmiller D
Mahoney, John Francis Mill Hand C
Rickcord, Valentine Albert Ernest Forest Manager B
MANGAKINO, Description not found in 1915 New Zealand Index
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Ward, Albert Edward Farmer
MANGAMUKA, Auckland. 195 miles north from Auckland, or 14 miles from Rangiahua—a Maori settlement; steamer from Auckland to
Kohu Kohu weekly, thence 12 miles by oil launch, then 10 miles by road. The Mangamuka River is one of, perhaps, the principal
estuaries of Hokianga Harbour, which it joins at the township of Kohu Kohu. From there it is tidal for a distance of 15 miles. Ten miles
from Kohu Kohu the banks of the river contract and form what is called the Mangamuka Gorge, which has a local reputation for
picturesque scenery. From this gorge to the source of the river is Mangamuka proper or Mangamuka Valley. It is about five miles in
length, and half to three quarters of a mile broad, and includes the richest and best lands in Hokianga. It is mostly in the hands of the
Natives. This valley was a few years ago the site of large puriri forests, which have been used up in the making of railway sleepers.
Game was once plentiful, but the Maoris destroy it at all seasons recklessly. Named from Manga (creek) and Muka (spool of Nikau
pam, which abounds here). Post office. Nearest telephone at Rangiahua, 14 miles; and doctor at Kohu Kohu, 15 miles.
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Abraham, Valentin Augustin Storekeeper
MANGATU, Auckland. 119 miles from Auckland. Steamer to Dargaville, rail to Kaihu, thence 11m road (in summer bi-weekly coach).
On Hokianga main road. Telephone. Nearest doctor Dargaville, 28 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Hall, Cyril Ernest Lineman
Reilly, Owen Farmer, c/o Post Office
Speck, Ernest Winkwork Farmer
White, John L Fencer, c/o/ A L Mortyne
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Gamble, John Settler & Postmaster F
MARAEROA, Auckland. 187 m N. From Auckland by steamer and rail to Kawakawa, then coach 28 miles. A Native settlement.
Nearest telegraph office Okaihau, 6 miles, and nearest doctor at Rawene, 12 miles. Name means “long flat”.
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Hulme, Hedley Russell Teacher F
MAUNGATANIWHA. A high mountain peak near Mangamuka, Victoria Valley.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Ryan, Patrick Farm Labourer
MITIMITI (MITI MITI), Auckland. 18 miles from Rawene. A Native village 8 m from Hokianga Heads, and between there and and
Whangape on the west coast beach. Steamer irregularly from Auckland via Rawene, which see. Miti Miti means “lick, lick”, from the
Maroi seeing insects close to the creek and apprently licking the water. Nearest tel. And Dr. At Whangape, 8 m. Post Office and store.
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Kendall, Edwin George Farmer A
Reid, Isaac Robert State Forester E
MOTUKARAKA, Auckland. On an outlet of Hokianga Harbour, 201 miles north by steamer from Auckland city. To Rawene by
steamer, then 2 m steam launch. In Hokianga County. See Rawene. Is on the north bank of the Hokianga River, immediately opposite
Rawene. Peasants and mullet very plentiful. Named from a small island close to its banks—Motu, island; karaka, a species of bush
tree. Hence and island of Karaka trees. Semi-tropical fruits profitably cultivated. Telephone and post office. Nearest doctor at
Rawene, 2 m by water. Hokianga Co-operative Dairy Company’s factory.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Babe, William Harold R Dairy Factory Manager
Danaher, Thomas Ted Farmer
Harris, Albert Labourer
Harris, Sam Cook
Kelsey, Henry Herbert Manager
Kelsey, John Builder
Nash, Joseph General Labourer
Parry, Llewellyn Mostyn Butter Factory Assistant
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Basford, Ernest George Farmer D
Beazley, Maxwell Farmer F
Burrows, Charles Edward Buttermaker C
Downard, Henry John Finch School Teacher E
Gundry, William Farmer F
Harding, George Farmer D
Kelsey, Frederick William Market Gardner B
Lomas, William Mill Hand E
Potier, Charles Francis Buttermaker D
Struthers, Alexander Francis Surfaceman B
Taffard, Joseph Alfred Pig Farmer E
Young, Malcolm Lake Road Worker A
NUKATAWHITI, Auckland. 126 miles N.W. from Auckland. Steamer to Whangarei, then coach 34 miles. Is situated at the junction of
the Opokeno and Maungakahiu Rivers. Good shooting and fishing. Scenery unsurpassed. Telephone. Principally Maori land owners.
Is 224 miles from Kaikohe.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
McConkey, John Labourer
Royal, William Bushman
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Blomfield, Hubert Storeman B
OMANAIA, Auckland. Purely a Maori settlement and the centre of the late disturbed district. 192 miles north by weekly N.S.S. Co.’s
steamer from Auckland, via Onehunga. Good shooting and fishing, and scenery up the Hokianga River. Is situated on the Omanaia, a
tributary of the Hokianga River, and 6 miles from Rawene, the chief centre of the County. Suitable for fruit growing. Telephone.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Cock, George
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Beazley, Robert Bush Contractor A
OMAPERE, Auckland. At the mouth of the Hokianga Harbour; 195 miles north-west from Auckland, by steamer via Onehunga; in
Hokianga County. Money order office. Is the settlement at the Hokianga Heads. Post and Telegraph Office. Rawene 25 miles ditant,
and Weka Weka 12 miles. Steamer leaves Onehunga for Hokianga every week (32s 6d). On the Hokianga river, near Hokianga
Heads. There are 56 oil launches on river, and some run up and down daily to Rawene, Kohu and Horeke. Fish plentiful in river. The
coast and the “Blowhole” are well worth a visit. Telegraph and boarding houses. Nearest doctor at Rawene by telephone, arriving in
an hour.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Boyce, William Matthew Daniel Farmer
Bryers, Matthew Herd Farmer
Bryers, William Mayne Mail-Launchman
Paterson, John Manager
Rowe, George Bernard Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Bryers, Ivor Stanfield Launch-driver D
Dunn, Mathew Mariner E
Newton, Cecil G Settler F
OPARA (description not found in 1915 New Zealand Index). Peninsula between Whrinaki and Omanaia River.
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Ferguson, Neil Johnstone Dairy Farmer D
OPONONI, Auckland. Near Omapere, inside Hokianga Heads; 210 miles north-west from Auckland. Steamer to Rawene, then 16
miles by horse or launch. Hokianga county. Has a fine hotel and public hall. Is a gum district and sawmilling centre. Post, telephone,
and money order office. Has also a direct steamer from Onehunga (120 m) every week (35s). Good shooting, yachting, boating,
fishing etc. Large steamers can lie with safety and comfort alongside Opononi wharf. Nearest doctor at Rawene.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Andrewes, Sidney Barman
Divane, James Farmer
Robb, Joseph Murray Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Andrewes, Frank Hotelkeeper & Farmer C
Broughton, Robert Nightingale Carpenter c/o Mr. Robb A
Fell, Archibald Glyn Farmer c/o Post Office A
Hargrave, Frederick Charles Accountant C
Kelly, Maurice Claude Farmer E
Thomas, John William Farmer, Rangi Point A
Watkins, Selwyn Hardiman Launch Proprietor F
ORANOA (description not found in 1915 New Zealand Index). South of the Waipoua Forest and 3 m north-west of Donelly’s Crossing.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Maxwell, David Forest Ranger
Moore, Charles Vaughan Farmer
Moore, Henry Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Newman, William Charles Labourer F
Paton, William Farmer D
OTAKURA or UTAKURA, Auckland. Farming settlement, six miles from Hokianga River, on road from Horeke to Kawakawa, Bay of
Islands County.; 184 m north-west from Auckland. Steamer to Opua, and rail to Kawakawa (which see), then by coach Tuesday and
Thursday, distance 26 miles. Utakura Valley has very rich alluvial soil well suited for fruitgrowing—particularly oranges and lemons,
which thrive well. Most of the land, which carries excellent grass, is held on perpetual lease from Government. Totara, puriri, and
other timber in bush. Nearest accommodation at Okaihu (Okaihau?), five miles distant. Fine scenery here—Hokianga River and
Mangamuka Gorge. On Utakura River. Post and tel. office. Doctor at Ohaeawai, 15 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Harrison, Wilson Lincoln Farmer
OUE, Auckland. On the Hokianga Harbour, 196 miles north from Auckland. Steamer to Rawene, then seven miles; in Hokianga
County. A small settlement of farmers, with a post office and telephone. Good pigeon and pheasant shooting. Doctor at Rawene, 7
m. To reach Oue by water from Rawene the steamer branches off from Omanaia River. One of the finest orchards in the north is
mear the mouth of the Oue.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
King, Louis Frank Farmer
Magee, Edward James Settler
Wright, Alfred Welly Sheep Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Brockliss, Laurence James Sawdoctor & Farmer C
Magee, John Farmer D
Phillips, Arthur Reginald Farmer F
Whitefield, John jun. Grazier C
Whitefield, Thomas Bushfeller D
PAKANAE, A gorge in Hokianga District
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
McCowan, John Thomas School Teacher
Perry, Thomas Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Hall, Edward Insley Cordial and Aerated Water Manufacturer F
PAKOTAI, Auckland. The new name for Oruoru, 125 m north from Auckland. Steamer to Whangarei (10s), coach to Poroti, 12 m (3s),
thence horse, 17 m (7s 6d). Name means “hollow sea”. On river Mangakahia. Roads bad. Fair shooting and fishing. So named to
prevent confusion with Oruru. Nearest doctor Whangarei, 35 m. nearest telegraph Poroti, 17 m. See also Oruoru. [ORUORO,
Auckland. 198 miles from Auckland. Steamer to Whangarei, then coach to Poroti, thence horse; in Hobson County. A bush district.
Name means spongy, or boggy ground. Name now altered to Pakotai , on account of its similarity to Oruru. Pakotai now known as the
post and telephone office, which see.]
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Clausen, Peter Alexander Farmer
Smith, George Farmer
Standen, Henry Bush Contractor
PAPONGA, Auckland. Post office and small farming district. 207 m N.E. from Auckland. Steaner to Kohukohu (42s return), then horse
15m. Hokianga County. Post and telephone office, Motukaraka.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Boreham, Charles Vurn Butcher
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Dyer, William Henry Farmer F
Humphreys, Herbert Gerald Farmer D
Nash, Frederick James Milker D
Yarborough, Alfred Graeme Cooke Farmer A
PUNAKITERE, Auckland. 184 miles north-west from Auckland. Steamer to Opua (30s), then rail to Kawkawa, then coach 32 miles
(15s); in Hokianga County. An inland farmers’ locality with post office, two miles from Taheke. May also be reached by steamer to
Rawene the 16 miles by boat or road. Is a beautiful place and very healthy, half-way betweenthe Bay of Islands and Hokianga Heads,
and only two miles from a tidal river that goes down to Rawene, where there is abundance of fish; also plenty of pheasants and
quail. Grapes and oranges, as well as other fruits, grow well here. Nearest telegraph office Taheke, 2 m. Nearest doctor at
Rawene, 16 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Lavery, Napoleon Dairy Farmer
Pilbrow, Frederick Station Manager
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Mail, Harry Farmer D
Penney, William Farmer D
Walter James Peters, Farm Hand E
PUNEHU (description not found in 1915 New Zealand Index). At the mouth of the Waireia Stream on the northern banks of the
Hokianga River opposite Kauwhare Point and 3 m from Te Karaka.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Hardiman, Lionel Farmer
RANGI POINT, Auckland. 208 m from Auckland. Steamer to Rawene, then launch 10 m. Hokianga County. Telegraph at Koutu, 2 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Watkins, James Agathos Dairy Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Potts, Harold Freeman Farmer C
RANGIAHUA, Auckland. Farming and fruit-growing settlement 190 miles north from Auckland. Steamer and rail to Kawakawa (which
see), coach to Okaihau, then 11 miles. One store and hotel combined only business premises here. Name means “Looking towards
the sky”. Post and telephone; good shooting. Doctor at rawene, 12 m. Monument erected here to commemorate the holding of the
first Christian service in New Zealand, which was held when the Rev. Samuel Marsden, chaplain at Paramatta (N.S.W.), preached to
the Maoris on Christmas Day, 1814. Is at the head of the Hokianga River, and in the Waihou Valley.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Coxhead, George Frederick Langston Bootmaker & Orchard Sprayer
Ogle, John Jackson Mechanic
Perry, Oswald Ovenden Farmer
White, Charles Stanley Employer (employee?)
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Ogle, William Henry Dairyman F
RAWENE, Auckland. 16 m up from entrance Hokianga River and 182 miles north-west by N.S.S. Co.’s steamer fortnightly from
Auckland via Onehunga. Pheasant shooting and river fishing—flounders, karati, etc. The Mangamuka Gorge is reached from here by
boat. Hokianga County abounds in minerals, and has a very large area of Crown lands yet to be occupied. The drawback to the latter
being the Native population (2000), who own the best of the land. Post, telegraph. One hotel, stores, and sawmill (owned by Union
Box Co.) . One bank and resident doctor, also county hospital. This is the chief county town of Hokianga.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Bawden, Harold Semmens Carpenter, PO Box 9
Bowden, Wilfred Methodist Minister
Boyd, Ronald Douglas Carpenter (Motuti)
Bryers, Frederick Tautari County Clerk
Costello, Patrick Surveyor's Assistant
Eyes, Edward Amos Farm Hand
Fuller, Archie Builder
Guest, Edward Farmer (Motukauri)
Harold , Curry Timber worker
Lane, Thomas Percival Storkeeper
Leef, Selwyn Mill Hand
Martin, John Anthony Harbourmaster
McCown, Thomas William Law Clerk
McPhee, John Tailor
Millar, George Frederick Graham Farmer
Northover, McCarthy, Morgan Joseph Surveyor
Pearson, Harry Dairy Farmer "Welton Brae"
Pearson, Willie Dairy Farmer "Welton Brae"
Pike, Charles Henry Storekeeper's Assistant
Shaw, Charles Frederick Engineer, PO Box 40
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Allen, William John Foreman C
Andrewes, Arthur Edmond Storekeeper B
Andrewes, John Bernard Storekeeper D
Arnold, George Mill Hand D
Ashmore, William Howard Joiner, Powell Street D
Beazley, Alexander Milkman A
Beazley, John James Launch-driver C
Bradshaw, William Alfred Farmer D
Brindle, John Farmer (Onoke) D
Broberg, Sydney Carpenter C
Bryers, Robert Perry Clerk D
Bryers, Victor John Boatman & Launch-driver E
Cochrane, Frederick Brown Contractor C
Cochrane, Reddy George Bush manager D
Cochrane, William Matin Contractor C
Cook, William Kenyon Joiner & Builder C
Coxhead, William John Engineer C
Curry, Herbert Henry Mill Hand F
Fenne, Edward Mill Hand B
Gibbs, William Ernest Gibbs Tailor A
Grove, Arthur Gilbert Farmer B
Guthrey, Charles Henry Mill Manager B
Haresnape, Robert Edward Farmer E
Howard, George Sawmill Hand B
John, Robert jun. Farmer (Oue) D
Leach, William Alfred Baker F
McIntosh, Douglas Mccheyne Postmaster F
Oates, John Edmund Lineman A
Ryan, Sydney James Dairy farmer (Oue) D
Searle, Wilfred Sheep Farmer D
Shaw, Norman Francis School Teacher C
Smith, George Marshill Medical Practioner E
Sudfeldt, Joseph Max Farm Labourer (Maungakura) D
Symons, Arthur Coode Manufacturing Engineer C
Tyler, Edmund John Eeles Dairy Farmer D
Welsford, Walter Roderick Farmer E
Whitefield, George Farmer C
RUNARUNA, Auckland. 221 m from Auckland. Steamer Kohu, then bi-weekly coach 26 m. Hokianga County. Telegraph at
Boradwood and Whakarapa, 9 m. Doctor at Kohu, 26 m. Roads good in summer only. A peculiar bubbling spring here, which from a
distance resembles a white mound. It discharges a peculiar muddy substance, containing oil dark in appearance, and it is said to be
more active when the weather is rough around the coast. The name means “weed docks”.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Clarke, Henry Norman Earle School Teacher
Hehir, Thomas Farmer
Irvine, Charles Henry Howard Settler
Irvine, Gerard John Malcolm Farmer
Irvine, John Duncan Lancelot Settler
Staunton, Peter Joseph Cattle & Sheep Farmer (Kohe Farm)
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Bennett, Albert Herbert Labourer A
Bruce, James Rowan Labourer F
Dawes, Samuel Ernest William Farmer F
Hawke, Victor Linden Farmer A
Holland, Francis Farmer, "View Mont" C
Holland, Robert Farmer F
Mitchell, Alfred William Crawford Farmer F
Ralls, Ernest Victor Farmer C
Rogers, Albert Henry Farmer C
Welsh, Isaac Farmer F
TAHEKE, Auckland. 190 miles north-west from Auckland. Steamer to Rawene (which see), then motor launch, 16 m. on tidal river
Waima; or steamer to Russell, then coach bi-weekly, 43 m. Coach to Bay of Islands and in summer to Kaihu; in Hokianga County. A
Native settlement. Three stores, one hotel, and Maoir chool. Gum digging, flax, farming, and timber mill. Good shooting (pheasants
etc.) near at hand. “Taheke” means “Waterfall”. Named from a waterfall near here. Psot, telephone, and money order office.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Brennan, James Dairy farmer
Brennan, Thomas Farmer
Chesley, John Isaac Labourer
Glass, George Kenneth Cement tester
Junior, Edward Brennan Farmer
McLeod, Alexander Farmer
Morrell, Lewis Sydney Chauffeur
Price, Frank Arthur Farmer
White, Alfred Randall Farm Hand
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Bradbury, Augustus Laird Store Manager C
Cains, Richard Wall Settler D
Cope, Rameka James Labourer E
Craig, Albert Josephius Farmer F
Penney, Edward John Reynolds Farmer D
Penny, Arthur John Labourer A
Ramsey, Harold Vivian Farmer E
TE KARAE (description not found in 1915 New Zealand Index) On the Te Karae Stream alongside the Kohukohu to Broadwood Road 2
m north-west of Urungaio and 3 m from the Mangamuka River.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Hick, Arthur Goodwill Farmer
Leach, Percy Dairy Farmer
Leach, William Dairy Farmer
Leader, Daniel Farmer
Macdonald, John Alexander Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Hick, Francis Charles Farmer E
Ker, Robert Alexander Farmer B
Mansbridge, Harold Farmer B
Ritchie, William Farmer A
Seay, James Stewart Farmer F
TOWAI, Auckland. Farming settlement, 121 miles north-east from Auckland. Steamer to Whangarei daily (25s return), then rail 27 m.
The railway opens up direct communication between the deep water ports of Whangarei and Opua. Post, telephone, and money order
office. Nearest doctor Kawakawa, 12 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Lambert, Frank Sawyer & Farmer
TUTAMOE, Auckland. 134 miles from Auckland. Rail to Helensville, then steamer to Dargaville, then rail to Kaihu, then horse 14 m.
Trout fishing. Telegraph. Doctor at Dargaville, 32 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Clarke, Victor Farmer
Foster, Horace Alexander Milker, Marlborough Farm
Smith, John Brock Farmer
Van Veen, Francis Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Parker, Harry Farmer D
TUTEKEHUA, 200 m from Auckland. Telegraph.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Mansbridge, Sydney Farmer
McKenzie, Walter Herbert Farmer
Neill, George Hunter Sheep farmer
Wright, Wilfred Thomas Harding Teacher, c/o A J Craig
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Donaldson, George Johnston Farmer C
Gray, George Dairy Farmer F
Grayson, William Sheep Farmer F
Morrell, Louis Dairy farmer C
UMAWERA, Auckland. European settlement and post office; 220 miles north from Auckland. Steamer (30s) to Opua, rail to
Kawakawa, then 30 miles coach Thursday (20s). Rangiahua, at most westerly point of Hokianga Harbour, seven miles distant, is
nearest telegraph office. “Umawera” means “Breast burnt”, a maori child having been burnt here. Doctor at Rawene, 11 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Groves, Sidney Thomas James Farmer
Sharland, Walter Farm Hand
Thomson, William Carpenter, c/o Henery Templeton
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Chapman, Roland Herbert Farmer C
Lloyd, William John Hutchieson Farmer, c/o Mr Vaughan D
McIntyre, Donald Banks Farmer E
Newcombe, John Alfred Bushman (Omahuta) D
Pringle, Richard Bushman E
Smith, Alfred Henry Farm Worker, c/o Sid Groves B
UTAKURA, Auckland. Farming settlement, six miles from Hokianga River, on road from Horeke to Kawakawa, Bay of Islands County.;
184 m north-west from Auckland. Steamer to Opua, and rail to Kawakawa (which see), then by coach Tuesday and Thursday,
distance 26 miles. Utakura Valley has very rich alluvial soil well suited for fruitgrowing—particularly oranges and lemons, which thrive
well. Most of the land, which carries excellent grass, is held on perpetual lease from Government. Totara, puriri, and other timber in
bush. Nearest accommodation at Okaihu (Okaihau?), five miles distant. Fine scenery here—Hokianga River and Mangamuka Gorge.
On Utakura River. Post and tel. office. Doctor at Ohaeawai, 15 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Cruller, Reuben Bushman
Norman, Sydney Herbert Music Teacher
Trigg, Roland Arthur Dairy Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Culham, James Beckett Farmer
Davison, Frederick Peter Farmer E
Jordan, Harry Leslie Bushman C
WAAHIRAKAU (this town was not found in the 1915 New Zealand Index and is not found on modern maps – is this perhaps
WHAREKAWA as judging by the inhabitants, it was in the region near Rawene).
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Brocas, Thomas Guy Robert Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Williams, Howell St. Clair Farmer E
WAIMA, Auckland. 205 miles north-west from Auckland. Steamer to Rawene (in Hokianga Harbour), then 12 miles by horseback; in
Hokianga County. Post and telephone office. Maori settlement. The oldest and largest oak tree in New Zealand is to be seen here at
the old mission station. Good shooting. Situated on Waima River, name meaning “clear water”. Doctor at Rawene. Also may be
reached by steamer to Dargaville, rail to Kaihu 17 m the coach 86 m.
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Warmington, John Bushman C
WAIMAMAKU, Auckland. 225 miles north-west from Auckland. Steamer to Hokianga Heads (45s return), thence 10 miles.
Telephone, post and money order office. Kauri gum digging settlement. No used for crossing over river. Doctor at Rawene, 30 m.
Has the largest remaining forest of kauri in the Dominion. There is an outcrop of coal and strong indications of minerals.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Bracey, Clifford Cheese Factory Assistant
Bracey, James Lestion Grocer's Assistant
Corfield, William Denis Dairy Farmer
Froggatt, Alfred Farm hand
Froggatt, Edward Butcher
Hall, Ernest Charles Dairy Farmer
Johnson, Augustaff Albert Factory Manager
Lowe, Ernest Royal Farmer
Page, Walter Vernon Dairy Farmer
Tarbutt, Edwin Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Ambler, Rowland Farmer C
Bourke, Philip St. Helier Farmer E
Bracey, Arthur Joseph Taita Farmer & Carter B
Bracey, Fred Dairy Farmer C
Bracey, William Henry Dairy Farmer, "Fairview" E
Corfield, John Andrew Farmer E
Drewet, Alwyn Oakley Farmer B
Drewet, Frank Tiler Tiller E
Fell, Ernest Thomas Contractor F
Field, Robert Harry Farmer F
Field, Toledo Frankfurt Hamilton Farmer D
Hall, Arthur William Dairy Farmer F
Hallahan, Timothy James Farmer B
Harnett, Alfred Edward Farmer F
Hook, Leonard Richard Farmer E
Mason, Herbert Edward Dairy Farmer C
White, George Edward Dairy Farmer A
Wylie, Thomas Dairy Company Manager E
WAIMATENUI, Auckland. 141 m N. from Auckland. Steamer to Dargaville, rail to Kaihu, coach to Waimatenui weekly during summer.
Telegraph. Doctor at Dargaville, 38 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Adams, Leslie Peers Farmer
Eland, Thomas Settler
Orr, Frank Wylie Farmer
Peers-Adams, Leslie Farmer
WAIOTEMARAMA, Auckland. 122 m N. from Auckland by steamer. Situated on the Waiotemarama River, 2 m from the seacoast. Mail
service bi-weekly. Telephone office. Native settlement. Name means “Waters of the moon”. In Hokianga County. Nearest Doctor at
Rawene, 30 m. Store, post and telegraph office.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Hodson, George Frederick Farmer
Letts, George A R Farmer
Letts, Norman Allan Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Barnes, Arthur Robert E
Bourke, Leonard Humphries Cattledealer C
Field, Frederick Farmer C
Gordon, Forbes Bruce School Teacher B
Jones, Francisco Bush Feller F
Mitchell, Thomas Dairy Farmer E
WAITAPU, Auckland. See MITIMITI for description.
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Hardman, Selwyn Labourer A
WEKAWEKA (WEKA WEKA), Auckland. 130 miles from Auckland. Steamer to Hokianga Heads, thence 15 m by track, suitable for
riding from December to April. Splendid district for all kinds of fruitgrowing or tobacco. The climate is very mild and is one of the
healthiest places in New Zealand. Pig and cattle shooting. Mail service weekly. Nearest telegraph office is at Waimamaku, 6 m.
Doctor at Rawene, 40 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Money, Alfred Dairy Farmer
Norton, Robert Arthur Dairy Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Lowe, Henry Farmer D
WHAKARAPA, Auckland. At head of a tidal tributary of the Hokianga Harbour and at the foot of a range of mountains. Is 201 m from
Auckland by steamer to Rawene (30s), thence by launch (Sat., 12 m (2s). Has a post office, but nearest telegraph is Koutu, 8 m.
Named after the maori settlement, the meaning of the name being “To cause adhesion”. It is also the name of a fish basket used by the
old Maoris. Roads not suitable for vehicle traffic, but horses plentiful and easily procurable. Situated inland, 8 m, is the “mud
volcanoe”, which is on a low hill in the heart of the bush country.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Aperahama, Rapaere Bushfelling
Clark, Tom Bushman
Foster, Frederick Lancelot Storekeeper and Postmaster
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Johnston, George Native School teacher D
WHANGAPE, Auckland. 241 miles north from Auckland. Rail to Onehunga, thence steamer 233 m. Sawmilling. Post and telephone
office. Mails weekly. Has a funnel-shaped harbor. Nearest doctor at Kaitaia, 30 m.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Stevens, Charlie Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Angell, Paul Draining Contractor A
Feely, Thomas Engine Driver E
Irving, Newell Farmer F
WHATORO, Auckland. 122 m from Auckland. Steamer to Dargaville, rail to Kaihu, the 3 m. Hobson County. Telegraph. Sheep
farming, dairying, and fruit gorwing. The best clump of kauri is within 3 m. Good pheasant shooting.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Evans, James Allison Labourer
Johnstone, Richard Labourer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Harling, Stanley Clifford Mail Contractor A
Olsen, Harold Alexander Shearer C
WHIRINAKI, Auckland. On Hokianga River, 268 miles north-west by steamer from Auckland to rawene, then launch weekly 10 m; in
Hokianga County. Post and telegraph office. Maori settlement, with a few European settlers. Pheasant, duck, and pigeon shooting.
Doctor at Rawene. Name means “to lean”.
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Jackson, Walter James Sheep Farmer
Mitai, William David Bushman
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Black, William Teacher/Post Office C
Freese, Wilhelm Gerald Contractor B
Russell, Robert Boyd Farmer C
Vipond, William Farmer E
STRAYS
1st Division (compiled September 1916)
Webster, James Reddy Farmer
2nd Division (compiled August to October 1917)
Donelley, Fergusson Thomas
Noake, Robert Compton Farmer C
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