The Dream Of Nga Hau E Wha National Marae Began – 25th June 1862
On 25th June 1862, the Canterbury Provincial Council decided to temporarily set aside Settler’s Corner (now known as Little Hagley Park), as a Maori Reserve. Although a map was drawn up, the project was never started as talks for a planned land swap with the Ngai Tahu never eventuated. This was one of many examples …
