Continuing my series of blogs discussing my favourite places in New Zealand, I take you to the Bay of Islands and another wonderful little town with charm and a super relaxing atmosphere.
RUSSELL
Russell was the first permanent European town and seaport in New Zealand. It is believed sealing and whaling ships were arriving there before 1800. It didn’t take long for the local Maoris to realize they could barter food and timber for alcohol and firearms. Within a short time, Russell was a bustling trading centre. Unfortunately, crime and prostitution also flourished and the wild town became known as ‘the Hell Hole of the Pacific’. At this time, it was known by the Maori name of Kororareka, in homage to the little blue penguin, but in 1840, Governor Hobson changed the name of the settlement to Russell in honour of Lord Russell, the then Secretary of State for the Colonies.
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