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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Whananaki

Whananaki. It is a relief after riding through miles of uninteresting country to come suddenly upon the pretty little settlement of Whananaki, which is one of the most flourishing in the north. The land is of excellent quality, and work in the locality being constant, the settlers have succeeded in creating comfortable homes with well grassed and securely fenced properties. Mr. J. C. Johnson, who arrived just before the village settlement was formed, has done a great deal to secure its prosperity, as Messrs Galbraith and Johnson's mill provides regular employment. That gentleman's own homestead has a pretty English appearance, surrounded by shelter trees which with orchard and flower garden together make a very pleasing rural picture. His farm consists of some 900 acres, carrying splendid stocks of sheep or cattle. The township has stores, a comfortable boarding-house and a public hall. The school, with teacher's residence attached, occupies a prominent position, and is used for divine service when opportunity offers. Monthly communication is provided by steamer with Auckland, and there is a good summer buggy road via Whangarei and Opuawhanga.