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    Carl Völkner

    On 2 March 1865 Carl Völkner, a German-born missionary, was hanged from a willow tree near his church at Opotiki. His death was attributed to the followers of a new religion, Pai Marire, who suspected Völkner of spying for the government.

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Skippers Bridge opened

1901 Skippers Bridge opened

At 96 m long and 90 m high, the suspension bridge over the Shotover River near Queenstown in Central Otago is one of the most spectacular bridges in New Zealand. more...

External links

  • Mount Aurum Recreation Reserve (DOC)
  • Otago gold mining (Te Ara)
  • Gold discoveries (1966 encyclopedia)
  • Skippers Road (NZHPT)
Maungatautari Whare Uta (Maori bank) created

1886 Maungatautari Whare Uta (Maori bank) created

The bank was opened in response to Maori concerns that they were being cheated by Pakeha bankers, but it was not a success. more...

External links

  • The Maori Bank at Cambridge (Te Ao Hou)
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