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'''Kekerengu''' is a settlement in northern [[Kaikōura District]], [[Canterbury Region|Canterbury]], on the [[South Island of New Zealand]]. It is situated along [[State Highway 1 (New Zealand)|State Highway 1]] between [[Kaikōura]] and [[Blenheim, New Zealand|Blenheim]]. The locality is named for Te Kēkerengū, a chief of the [[Ngāti Ira]] {{lang-mi|[[hapū]]|label=none}} who was slain in the region alongside his mother and followers. The settlement was organised as a [[sheep station]] by [[Joseph Tetley (fraudster)|Joseph Tetley]] in the 1860s. Tetley expanded the station into a village, but fled to Uruguay in 1868 to avoid massive debts. In addition to the Kekerengu Station buildings, a [[Heritage New Zealand]]-listed historic place, Kekerengu is home to Saint George's Church, one of the smallest church buildings still in use in New Zealand. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Kekerengu is named for Te Kēkerengū, an early 19th century chief of the [[Ngāti Ira]] {{lang-mi|[[hapū]]|label=none}}, the son of chief Whanake and his wife [[Tamairangi|Tāmairangi]]. Fleeing hostilities from the [[Ngāti Toa]] and [[Ngāti Mutunga]], Te Kēkerengū and Tāmairangi fled with their followers to the [[South Island]]. They were killed along the eastern coast of the island, although the culprits and location differ in local histories, generally attributed to either the forces of the pursuing [[Te Rauparaha]], or to the local [[Ngāi Tahu]] itself.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ballara |first1=Angela |title=Tāmairangi, Dictionary of New Zealand Biography |url=https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/1t8/tamairangi |website=[[Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand]] |access-date=27 May 2024 |date=1990}}</ref> One attributed location of their deaths was afterwards dubbed {{lang|mi|Te Kotinga-o-Kēkerengū}} ('the dismemberment of Kekerengu'). The site was initially spelled Kekerangu by early settlers, and pronounced "Giggerigoo".<ref name=":2">{{cite web |title=Kekerengu |url=https://gazetteer.linz.govt.nz/place/2455 |website=New Zealand Gazetteer |publisher=[[Land Information New Zealand]] |access-date=27 May 2024}}</ref> |
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=== Kekerengu Station === |
=== Kekerengu Station === |
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In 1859, [[Joseph Tetley (fraudster)|Joseph Tetley]] purchased an 80-acre plot along the [[Kekerengu River]] from [[ |
In 1859, [[Joseph Tetley (fraudster)|Joseph Tetley]] purchased an 80-acre plot along the [[Kekerengu River]] from [[Frederick Trolove]], where he built a homestead. He leased 8,000 acres of land in the region in 1860, purchasing it outright seven years later. Here, he established Kekerengu Station, a large [[Station (New Zealand agriculture)|sheep station]] employing various ranch-hands and shearers. Two large [[Cob (material)|cob]] residences were built at the station, serving as a worker's dormitory and manager's residence. They also provided shelter for travellers and [[Swagman|swaggers]], and were still in use for that purpose as late as the [[Great Depression]]. Today, they are a listed by [[Heritage New Zealand]] as a Category 2 historic place.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Kekerengu Station Buildings (Former) |url=https://www.heritage.org.nz/list-details/7713/Listing |at=Detailed List Entry|access-date=27 May 2024 |website=[[Heritage New Zealand]]}}</ref> |
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In 1868, the settlement was described by Bishop [[Andrew Suter]] as an "English village". It featured a schoolhouse, chapel, graveyard, expanded |
In 1868, the settlement was described by Bishop [[Andrew Suter]] as an "English village". It featured a schoolhouse, chapel, graveyard, expanded traveller's accommodations, and a post and telegraph office. Incurring massive debts, Tetley fled to [[Uruguay]].<ref name=":0" /> The station alternated between various owners over the following decades, and is still in use under the name of Kekerengu Valley Farm.<ref name=":0" /> |
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The settlement is located near the [[Kekerengu Fault]]. Following the [[2016 Kaikōura earthquake]], the locality was cut off from the rest of Canterbury for over a year.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2019 |title=Kēkerengū |url=https://www.marlboroughonline.co.nz/marlborough/information/geography/towns-settlements/kekerengu/ |access-date=27 May 2024 |website=Marlborough Online}}</ref> |
The settlement is located near the [[Kekerengu Fault]]. Following the [[2016 Kaikōura earthquake]], the locality was cut off from the rest of Canterbury for over a year.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2019 |title=Kēkerengū |url=https://www.marlboroughonline.co.nz/marlborough/information/geography/towns-settlements/kekerengu/ |access-date=27 May 2024 |website=Marlborough Online}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Kekerengu is a small settlement located at the mouth of the Kekerengu River, on [[State Highway 1 (New Zealand)|State Highway 1]] in the [[Kaikōura District]] of [[Canterbury Region|Canterbury]], near its border with [[Marlborough District|Marlborough]]. It is located {{convert|56|km|mi}} from the district seat of [[Kaikōura]], and {{convert|73|km|mi}} south of [[Blenheim, New Zealand|Blenheim]] in neighboring [[Marlborough District|Marlborough]] district.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McKinnon |first1=Malcolm |title=Marlborough Places |url=https://teara.govt.nz/en/marlborough-places/page-10 |website=[[Te Ara: the Encyclopedia of New Zealand]] |access-date=27 May 2024 |page=10}}</ref> The locality was part of Marlborough District until 1989, when it was transferred to the newly-formed Kaikōura. |
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=== Features === |
=== Features === |
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In 1942, a local store was converted into |
In 1942, a local store was converted into Saint George’s Church, one of the smallest church buildings still in use in New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McKInnon |first1=Malcolm |title=Marlborough Places: Kaikōura Coast |url=https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/31881/st-georges-church-kekerengu |access-date=27 May 2024 |website=[[Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand]]}}</ref> Winterhome, a garden in the locality, is recognised as a Garden of National Significance by the [[New Zealand Gardens Trust]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Winterhome |url=https://www.gardens.org.nz/visit/winterhome |access-date=27 May 2024 |website=[[New Zealand Gardens Trust]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=About NZGT |url=https://www.gardens.org.nz/about |access-date=27 May 2024 |website=[[New Zealand Gardens Trust]]}}</ref> The Store, a popular roadside cafe and restaurant, is located in Kekerengu; it was built on what was previously a petrol station and convenience store.<ref name=":1" /> |
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=== Demographics === |
=== Demographics === |
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The [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]] recorded 84 residents and 30 households in |
The [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]] recorded 84 residents and 30 households in Kekerengu.<ref name=":1" /> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 22:56, 22 June 2024
Kekerengu | |
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settlement | |
.svg)  Kekerengu | |
| Coordinates: 42°00′11″S 174°00′30″E / 42.00306°S 174.00833°E | |
| Land | Neuseeland |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Kaikōura District |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 84 |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
| Postcode | 7274 |
Kekerengu is a settlement in northern Kaikōura District, Canterbury, on the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated along State Highway 1 between Kaikōura and Blenheim. The locality is named for Te Kēkerengū, a chief of the Ngāti Ira hapū who was slain in the region alongside his mother and followers. The settlement was organised as a sheep station by Joseph Tetley in the 1860s. Tetley expanded the station into a village, but fled to Uruguay in 1868 to avoid massive debts. In addition to the Kekerengu Station buildings, a Heritage New Zealand-listed historic place, Kekerengu is home to Saint George's Church, one of the smallest church buildings still in use in New Zealand.
History
Kekerengu is named for Te Kēkerengū, an early 19th century chief of the Ngāti Ira hapū, the son of chief Whanake and his wife Tāmairangi. Fleeing hostilities from the Ngāti Toa and Ngāti Mutunga, Te Kēkerengū and Tāmairangi fled with their followers to the South Island. They were killed along the eastern coast of the island, although the culprits and location differ in local histories, generally attributed to either the forces of the pursuing Te Rauparaha, or to the local Ngāi Tahu itself.[1] One attributed location of their deaths was afterwards dubbed Te Kotinga-o-Kēkerengū ('the dismemberment of Kekerengu'). The site was initially spelled Kekerangu by early settlers, and pronounced "Giggerigoo".[2]
Kekerengu Station
In 1859, Joseph Tetley purchased an 80-acre plot along the Kekerengu River from Frederick Trolove, where he built a homestead. He leased 8,000 acres of land in the region in 1860, purchasing it outright seven years later. Here, he established Kekerengu Station, a large sheep station employing various ranch-hands and shearers. Two large cob residences were built at the station, serving as a worker's dormitory and manager's residence. They also provided shelter for travellers and swaggers, and were still in use for that purpose as late as the Great Depression. Today, they are a listed by Heritage New Zealand as a Category 2 historic place.[3]
In 1868, the settlement was described by Bishop Andrew Suter as an "English village". It featured a schoolhouse, chapel, graveyard, expanded traveller's accommodations, and a post and telegraph office. Incurring massive debts, Tetley fled to Uruguay.[3] The station alternated between various owners over the following decades, and is still in use under the name of Kekerengu Valley Farm.[3]
The settlement is located near the Kekerengu Fault. Following the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, the locality was cut off from the rest of Canterbury for over a year.[4]
Geography
Kekerengu is a small settlement located at the mouth of the Kekerengu River, on State Highway 1 in the Kaikōura District of Canterbury, near its border with Marlborough. It is located 56 kilometres (35 mi) from the district seat of Kaikōura, and 73 kilometres (45 mi) south of Blenheim in neighboring Marlborough district.[5] The locality was part of Marlborough District until 1989, when it was transferred to the newly-formed Kaikōura.
Eigenschaften
In 1942, a local store was converted into Saint George’s Church, one of the smallest church buildings still in use in New Zealand.[6] Winterhome, a garden in the locality, is recognised as a Garden of National Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust.[7][8] The Store, a popular roadside cafe and restaurant, is located in Kekerengu; it was built on what was previously a petrol station and convenience store.[4]
Demographics
The 2013 census recorded 84 residents and 30 households in Kekerengu.[4]
References
- ^ Ballara, Angela (1990). "Tāmairangi, Dictionary of New Zealand Biography". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Kekerengu". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Kekerengu Station Buildings (Former)". Heritage New Zealand. Detailed List Entry. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Kēkerengū". Marlborough Online. 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ McKinnon, Malcolm. "Marlborough Places". Te Ara: the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. p. 10. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ McKInnon, Malcolm. "Marlborough Places: Kaikōura Coast". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Winterhome". New Zealand Gardens Trust. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "About NZGT". New Zealand Gardens Trust. Retrieved 27 May 2024.