Tales of Old Katikati. Tauranga, New Zealand – Grace Lockington

Tales of Old Katikati. Tauranga, New Zealand. (Self-published). (Originally published 1973).

Condition: Fair condition, heavy age-toning, library tape reinforcement along spine.

This rare historical account offers a vivid portrayal of the Kati Kati region in New Zealand through settler and local narratives. Grace Lockington, who married into the Lockington family in 1911, reflects on the early days of the Katikati settlement from her personal memories, with some later corrections by Jim Jordan. Drawing on her 82 years of life and experiences from Katikati, Waihi, and Crathie, Mrs. Lockington shares firsthand stories that enrich the district’s history. While not a formal history, her tales complement existing works by capturing everyday incidents and family histories that reveal the social fabric and attitudes of the time.

Subject: New Zealand History, Local Stories, Collectible Regional History.