Living History Two hundred years of stories to discover. As you stroll round Russell, Bay of Islands today you’re walking back in time. The town’s original street plan and names from 1843 are still intact and feature some of New Zealand’s oldest and most significant historic buildings. Christ Church 1835-6. Te Whare Karakia o Kororāreka, the oldest existing church in NZ. Building began in 1835 with the first service, conducted in both Māori and English, taking place on 3 January … Continue reading Living History