Mutunga’s name for Chatham Island is Wharekauri. The Moriori name is Rēkohu. Pitt Island is called Rangiāuria by Ngāti Mutunga and Rangihaute by Moriori. The climate is oceanic and can be harsh with cool, windy conditions. In summer, temperatures range from 15 to 24°C and in winter from 6 to 10°C. The local time zone is ahead of New Zealand by 45 minutes (Lawrie and Powell 2012). Map of Chatham Islands Images of Chatham Island Images of Pitt Island 3.2 History The original inhabitants of Chatham Islands were the Moriori, who are estimated to have arrived some 1000 years ago. The Moriori adapted their culture and lifestyle to the harsh climate of the islands, and developed a sacred covenant of peace, which has remained unbroken for 600 years. The first European to arrive was Lieutenant William Robert Broughton, R.N. in 1791 on HM Brig Chatham. European settlement commenced in the early 1800s: first by sealers, followed by whalers and farmers. In 1835 Ngāti Tama and Ngāti Mutunga arrived and settled on Chatham Islands. By 1861, the Moriori population had declined to 60. By this time, the sealing and whaling stations had almost disappeared. 3.3 People it is impossible to characterise a population, common themes emerged in discussions with residents. Reflecting the challenges of island life and harshness of the climate, many people described themselves and other Chatham Islanders as strong, resilient and adaptive. Underlying this strength, they acknowledge there is a sense of shyness and reservation. Being and resilient meant Chatham ‘shy’ Islanders may not ask early for help and may simply go on until a crisis point is reached. are strong, resilient, adaptive with a hint of stubbornness’(Resident) ‘We Islanders are shy’ (Resident) ‘Chatham Population, ethnicity, gender and age
Mutunga’s name for Chatham Island is Wharekauri. The Moriori name is Rēkohu. Pitt Island is called Rangiāuria by Ngāti Mutunga and Rangihaute by Moriori. The climate is oceanic and can be harsh with cool, windy conditions. In summer, temperatures range from 15 to 24°C and in winter from 6 to 10°C. The local time zone is ahead of New Zealand by 45 minutes (Lawrie and Powell 2012). Map of Chatham Islands Images of Chatham Island Images of Pitt Island 3.2 History The original inhabitants of Chatham Islands were the Moriori, who are estimated to have arrived some 1000 years ago. The Moriori adapted their culture and lifestyle to the harsh climate of the islands, and developed a sacred covenant of peace, which has remained unbroken for 600 years. The first European to arrive was Lieutenant William Robert Broughton, R.N. in 1791 on HM Brig Chatham. European settlement commenced in the early 1800s: first by sealers, followed by whalers and farmers. In 1835 Ngāti Tama and Ngāti Mutunga arrived and settled on Chatham Islands. By 1861, the Moriori population had declined to 60. By this time, the sealing and whaling stations had almost disappeared. 3.3 People it is impossible to characterise a population, common themes emerged in discussions with residents. Reflecting the challenges of island life and harshness of the climate, many people described themselves and other Chatham Islanders as strong, resilient and adaptive. Underlying this strength, they acknowledge there is a sense of shyness and reservation. Being ‘shy’ and resilient meant Chatham Islanders may not ask early for help and may simply go on until a crisis point is reached. ‘We are strong, resilient, adaptive with a hint of stubbornness’(Resident) ‘Chatham Islanders are shy’ (Resident) Population, ethnicity, gender and age
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