Waitangi, Chatham Islands
Waitangi (originally called Waiteki by Moriori) is the main port and largest settlement of the Chatham Islands.It is situated on along the southern shore of Petre Bay, on the west coast of the archipelago's main island.The Māori sailed the ship back to land but it was wrecked on rocks, then was looted and burned by Ngāti Mutunga.[4] It bombarded Waitangi, then sent a party ashore to burn all the structures, and captured several men, taking them to France.[8][9][10] Waitangi is the seat of Chatham Islands Council, which provides local administration equivalent to those of New Zealand's unitary authorities.The council hosts a visiting District Court Judge, and is the base of a local police constable.
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