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History
The community's primary task is to service the zone's deep and well protected harbour. 

In the 1850s.first European settlers built their houses near the ships' berth. but soon had to escape the containment of the high crater rim to access farmlands and space for the growing population.

As the shipping traffic thrived the town was packed with its workers. Then, with the arrival of shipping containers in the 1970s  the residents lost 90% of their jobs, the town was devastated, property values plummeted. 

Earthquake Feb 2011
This unexpected event destroyed much of the settlement's CBD and attractive Victorian historic buildings. more>

Social Studies
We explore the history visit places of interest and learn to understand understand how communities can suffer with changing industries and natural events.

We look at possible developments and discuss the relative benefits.