Early Wellington
Fig. 239.—“Pahautanui” Church, and last resting place of some of Wellington's old “Pioneers” at Pauatahanui, Porirua Harbour. This church stood near the site of Te Rauparaha's and Rangihaeata's fortified Pas, and were afterwards occupied by the Imperial troops under Colonel Russell, father of the late Captain Russell, M.H.R. Captain Russell, M.H.R. The “Weekly Press” of the 15/7/1921 shows the church and early settlers of the district. The present church was opened on March 8th, 1925
Fig. 239.—“Pahautanui” Church, and last resting place of some of Wellington's old “Pioneers” at Pauatahanui, Porirua Harbour. This church stood near the site of Te Rauparaha's and Rangihaeata's fortified Pas, and were afterwards occupied by the Imperial troops under Colonel Russell, father of the late Captain Russell, M.H.R. Captain Russell, M.H.R. The “Weekly Press” of the 15/7/1921 shows the church and early settlers of the district. The present church was opened on March 8th, 1925.