Boyd Remembrance, Whangaroa
04 Dec 2009
- 06 Dec 2009
In December 2009 the Whangaroa Community will be staging a Remembrance event marking the 200th anniversary of the so called Boyd Massacre. This incident occurred in the Whangaroa harbour, north of the Bay of Islands in Northland, New Zealand in 1809.
It will begin with a formal powhiri on Friday 4, followed by a memorial service and hakari (feast) with formal speeches and activities on the Saturday 5. It will conclude with an interdenominational religious service on Sunday 6. There will be a programme of related social, family and recreational activities over the full weekend.
NORTHLAND Region
Event Details
Venue:
Whangaroa
City:
Whangaroa
Region:
Northland
Admission Charge:
No
Wheelchair Access:
Yes
Contact Details
Organisation:
Boyd Remembrance
Contact:
Denis and Melanie Winters
Phone:
+64 9 4027 683
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