George Vesey Stewart

Datec.1920Reference NumberPhoto 01-632DescriptionGeorge Vesey Stewart, the founder of Katikati.

George Vesey Stewart, the 'Father of Katikati'. Stewart was elected the first Mayor of Tauranga in 1882. He had arrived in New Zealand in 1874 searching for suitable land to create a new settlement, his 'Ulster Plantation' which was eventually located in Katikati. It is believed that he enticed over 4,000 people to settle in New Zealand.

First name: George Vesey
Surname: Stewart
Place of birth: England
Date of birth: 1831
Year: 1880
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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply.CopyrightNo known copyrightAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 01-632

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PeopleGeorge Vesey Stewart (1831-1920)PlacesSettling the Western BayWestern Bay of Plenty Street Names - by Jinty RorkeEventsKatikati: How Ulster Scots pioneers created New Zealand town by John Deering Part of Photograph CollectionOther images

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