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The City That Forgot Itself: Uncovering the Names Beneath Kirikiriroa | Hamilton
Before it was called Hamilton, this place had a name.
Before the streets were named for colonels and politicians, they followed the lines of rivers, ridgelines, and pā.
In this episode of Forgotten Foundations, we return to Kirikiriroa to uncover the hidden architecture of erasure—how a city was renamed, reshaped, and repurposed to forget.
But the land hasn’t forgotten.
And neither have we.
Watch now and rediscover the story beneath the street signs.
Part 1 is just the begi
Jun 43 min read


Rangiriri: The Fortress Beneath Our Feet
We came here not just for a walk — but to trace the warpaths of the past. The ridgelines still bear the scars.
May 13 min read


Te Toto Gorge | Whāingaroa | Raglan
Tucked into the wild coastline beneath Mount Karioi, Te Toto Gorge is a portal to the past — a place of ancient pā sites, hidden gardens, and whispered legends. Walking the rugged track, you feel the heartbeat of old Aotearoa. Few signs remain, and the gorge protects its secrets fiercely. In this remote, windswept corner of Whaingaroa, every step connects you to the resilience and spirit of those who came before.
Apr 264 min read


Urupukapuka Island | Northland
A Hidden Battlefield, A Hiker’s Escape When we boarded the ferry at Paihia and set sail across the calm waters of the Bay of Islands, we...
Apr 243 min read


Kororāreka | Russell | Northland
Walking Through History: Exploring Russell / Kororāreka By Tikitoa Adventures Nestled in the far north of Aotearoa, New Zealand, the...
Apr 142 min read


Kaiaraara Rock | Dukes Nose - Northland
Duke’s Nose / Kaiaraara Rock: A Sacred Climb in Northland By Tikitoa Adventures There are places in Aotearoa where the land doesn’t just...
Nov 30, 20243 min read


Tapotupotu Bay | Northland
Where Journeys Pause Before the Edge of Aotearoa Just before the land ends and the spirits rise, there’s a place where the hills part...
Oct 24, 20244 min read


Mt Pirongia | Waikato | Part two
Overnight stay in Mt Pirongia's Pahautea Hut
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Mt Pirongia | Waikato | Part One
Mahaukura Track and Tirohanga Track - Hiking Mt Pirongia
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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