Houhora | Pos S 35°47.716 | |
| Houhora is about 45 Km north of Kaitaia, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is known as the location of the last pub north in the country, and has a significant colonial history. Much of the Aupouri Peninsula, north of Kaitaia, is the source of semi-fossilised resin known as Kauri Gum (amber), and in the early 1900s there were thousands of people struggling to recover this treasure from the swamps and sand dunes of the area. | ||
| Subsequent to that time the peninsula has been developed for farming, horticulture and forestry, but many of the families remain, scattered through small farming communities like Houhora, Pukenui, Motutangi, Waiharara (see Waiharara cemetery), Awanui and Sweetwater, not to mention the many Maori settlements farther north. In addition to the Houhora cemetery is the Mt. Camel cemetery, located across the harbour almost opposite the Houhora Heads camping ground, on the Mount proper. The Houhora cemetery is located barely a kilometer along the main north highway from the Houhora Tavern, on the left and back a few hundred meters. It is well kept, and regularly looked after by the families concerned as well as the local council. | ![]() The Bradley and Evans families have been associated with the Houhora Tavern over many years. | |
![]() | ![]() | Committee contacts Sexton:Jenny Bradley Phone (09) 4098 501 President: Alan Ujdur Chairman: Shane Blucher Postal contact: Houhora Cemetery Committee, RD 4 Kaitaia, Northland, NZ |
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Surname: LeylandFirst names: John Edward (Jack) Genealogy Born: 1904 At: Pukenui Died: 15 May 1969 At: Houhora Age: 65 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Husband of Ruby Leyland (née Evans), brother of Dooley Leyland.
Surname: LeylandFirst names: Raymond Jeffrey (Dooley) Genealogy Born: 1908 At: Pukenui Died: 15 May 1972 At: Houhora Age: 64 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Husband of Rhoda Leyland (née Beazley), brother to John Edward (Jack) Leyland.
Surname: Leyland née BeazleyFirst names: Rhoda Edith Cara (Rhoda) Genealogy Born: 1 Oct 1915 At: Parengarenga, Northland, NZ Died: 7 Jun 2007 At: Houhora, NZ Age: 92 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of Dooley Leyland.
Surname: MacDonaldFirst names: Alma Genealogy Born: 9 Oct 1938 At: Died: 19 Oct 1985 At: Age: 47 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of Norman. Mother of June & Ross.
Surname: MacDonald née FordFirst names: Mabel Ethel Genealogy Born: 14 Apr 1907 At: Amberley, Christchurch, NZ Died: 8 Jul 1964 At: Age: 58 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of Norman McDonald
Surname: MacDonaldFirst names: Richard Genealogy Born: At: Died: 21 Mar 1976 At: Age: Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: 'Our dear son & Brother. Mum, Dad, Ross & June'.
Surname: MahonFirst names: J. Genealogy Born: ca 1879 At: Died: 31 Aug 1955 At: Age: 76 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: 72990 Pte Canterbury Regt. 1st NZEF.
Surname: ManeFirst names: Rahara Pouri Born: ca 1870 At: Died: 3 Jan 1965 At: Age: 95 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Spouse of Rahere Pouri Mane
Surname: ManeFirst names: Rahere Pouri Born: ca 1886 At: Died: 1926 At: Age: 40 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of Rahara Pouri Mane
Surname: Maria née MarshallFirst names: Edna May Genealogy Born: ca 1910 At: Died: 24 Jul 1975 At: Age: 65 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of Horace Clifford Malcolm (Cliff) Maria. Children Gwen, Barry, Noeline.
Surname: MariaFirst names: Horace Clifford Malcolm (Cliff) Genealogy Born: 1909 At: Died: 10 Jan 1984 At: Age: 75 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Husband of Edna May Maria.
Surname: MarshFirst names: Arthur Edmund Born: 1900 At: Died: 1970 At: Age: 70 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: MasonFirst names: Susan Born: 1853 At: Died: 23 Oct 1930 At: Age: 77 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Mother of Alex Wells.
Surname: McBainFirst names: Ewan James Born: 29 Jun 1942 At: Died: 16 Mar 1992 At: Age: 50 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Son of James & Thelma McBain.
Surname: McBainFirst names: James Kennedy Born: ca 1907 At: Died: 3 Apr 1975 At: Age: 68 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Spouse of Thelma. Father of Bryce and Fiona.
Surname: McBainFirst names: Thelma Born: ca 1908 At: Died: 11 Mar 2003 At: Age: 95 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of James Kennedy McBain. Father of Bryce and Fiona. Apparently Mrs McBain shared an ancestor with Joan Roy Wagener, as was discovered on a will probate family search.
Surname: McChesneyFirst names: Bruce Dennis Born: ca 1934 At: Died: 13 Jun 1985 At: Result of an accident Age: 51 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Beloved son of Joyce and the late Raymond McChesney. Brother of Brian, Ray, Merle, Ian & Murray.
Surname: McChesneyFirst names: Joyce Irene Born: ca 1912 At: Died: 22 Aug 1998 At: Age: 86 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of Raymond Wilson McChesney.
Surname: McChesneyFirst names: Raymond Wilson Born: ca 1911 At: Died: 29 Sep 1978 At: Age: 67 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Spouse of Joyce Irene McChesney, father of Ray, Bruce (dec), Brian, Merle, Ian & Murray.
Surname: McIntosh née RichardsFirst names: Elizabeth (Lizzie) Genealogy Born: 11 Dec 1868 At: Mangatete, Northland, NZ Died: 21 Jun 1959 At: Kaitaia, Northland, NZ Age: 91 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of John (Peter) McIntosh.
Surname: McIntoshFirst names: John (Peter) Genealogy Born: ca 1862 At: Hokitika, NZ Died: 7 Dec 1938 At: Pukenui, Northland, NZ Age: 76 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Spouse of Lizzie née Richards.
Surname: McLeanFirst names: Edward Born: 26 Jun 1920 At: Died: 20 May 1991 At: Age: 71 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Husband of Lois, father of Clare & Brian. 81109 34 Batt. WW2.
Surname: McLeodFirst names: Malcolm Findlay Born: 7 Jan 1954 At: Died: 13 Oct 1987 At: Age: 33 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Loved father of Sarah, Chantelle, Dylan & Leon.
Surname: McManusFirst names: Caroline Born: ca 1873 At: Died: 21 Apr 1950 At: Age: 77 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of Hugh McManus (snr).
Surname: McManus née RussellFirst names: Cecily Ruby Born: ca 1904 At: Died: 27 Aug 1979 At: Age: 75 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of Hugh McManus (jr).
Surname: McManusFirst names: Huck Born: ca 1926 At: Died: 21 Dec 1931 At: Accidentally killed (gun) Age: 5 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Son of Hugh & Cecily McManus.
Surname: McManusFirst names: Hugh (Barney) Born: ca 1900 At: Died: 21 Dec 1975 At: Age: 75 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Spouse of Cecily née Russell.
Surname: McManusFirst names: Hugh (Snr) Born: ca 1859 At: Died: 5 Jan 1952 At: Age: 93 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Spouse of Caroline.
Surname: McManusFirst names: Hugh Robert Born: ca 1938 At: Died: 23 Aug 1978 At: At sea, off Dunedin, NZ Age: 40 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Son of Hugh and Cecily McManus.
Surname: McManusFirst names: Martin Born: At: Died: 1911 At: Age: Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Infant.
Surname: McManusFirst names: Mary Born: At: Died: 1904 At: Age: Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Infant.
Surname: McManusFirst names: Thomas Born: ca 1914 At: Died: 29 Jan 1991 At: Age: 77 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: MikalovichFirst names: Ivan David (John) Born: 1 Jul 1911 At: Died: 1 Oct 1976 At: Waihopo, Northland, NZ Age: 65 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Spouse of Beryl Daphne Moira née Wagener.
Surname: MooreFirst names: Susannah Alice Genealogy Born: 24 Nov 1879 At: Died: 9 Mar 1940 At: Age: 61 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Daughter of Henry & Dorothy Moore (née Subritzky).
Surname: MorganFirst names: Albert Thomas Born: ca 1881 At: Died: 24 Dec 1965 At: Age: 84 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Beloved father of Ruby, Roy & David.
Surname: MucaloFirst names: Ante Born: 26.Dec 1877 At: Dalmatia Died: 27 Dec 1916 At: Age: 39 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: MullerFirst names: Chris Born: 1870 At: Died: 1951 At: Age: 81 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: NehemiaFirst names: Opotoro Rehita Raharaha Born: ca 1888 At: Died: 8 Apr 1961 At: Age: 73 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: NilssonFirst names: Carl Thomas Adolph Genealogy Born: ca 1903 At: Sweden Died: 28 May 1983 At: Age: 80 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: NilssonFirst names: Knut Ferdinand Genealogy Born: 27 Nov 1888 At: Sweden Died: 6 Jul 1977 At: Age: 89 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Cousin to Carl, Molly & Ray.
Surname: NormanFirst names: Patrick Born: 21 Jul 1915 At: Died: 14 Apr 1991 At: Age: 76 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Dearly loved husband of Matekeno (Tata), and father of Maraea & David
Surname: PeneFirst names: Agnes H. Born: ca 1943 At: Died: 23 Mar 1959 At: Age: 16 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: Pene née NgaropereFirst names: Ani Born: ca 1853 At: Died: 26 May 1949 At: Age: 96 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: PeneFirst names: Edward Born: 2 Jun 1905 At: Died: 4 Feb 1991 At: Age: 86 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Spouse of Winnie Pene.
Surname: PeneFirst names: Gracie Born: At: Died: At: Age: Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: PeneFirst names: Len Born: ca 1867 At: Died: 24 Sep 1928 At: Age: 61 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: PeneFirst names: Marsh Born: At: Died: At: Age: Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: PeneFirst names: Winnie Born: 3 Jan 1922 At: Died: 25 Jul 1980 At: Age: 58 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of Edward Pene.
Surname: PennalligenFirst names: Charles Arthur Edward Genealogy Born: 1888 At: Died: 1962 At: Age: 74 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Husband of Louisa Isabella Pennalligen. Father of Eric (snr) and Joan (Wagener)
Surname: Pennalligen née RussellFirst names: Louisa I. Genealogy Born: 1893 At: Died: 1975 At: Age: 82 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of Charles A. E. Pennalligen
Surname: PetricevichFirst names: George Born: At: Died: 5 Oct 1978 At: Age: Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Spouse of Veronica (Vona). Father of Fred, Mariea, Jim, Jeanette, George, Stephen, Von & Peter.
Surname: PetricevichFirst names: Mate Born: ca 1877 At: Died: 23 Aug 1952 At: Age: 75 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Spouse of Rosalie née Read. Beloved father of George & Mary
Surname: PetricevichFirst names: Veronica Born: At: Died: 5 Dec 1995 At: Age: Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of George Petricevich.
Surname: PhillipsFirst names: Myrtle Born: At: Died: At: Age: Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Daughter of Timothy & Laura Phillips (née Subritzky). No other details available.
Surname: PiriniFirst names: Grace Born: 10 Mar 1974 At: Died: 13 Dec 1993 At: Age: 19 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Much missed by her family Helen, John, George, Wynne, Jonathan, Little Mickey, & Aunty Pat, plus her fiancé Michael Hawksworth-Fawkes.
Surname: PoveyFirst names: Mabel Ethel. Born: 25 Sep 1900 At: Died: 9 Apr 1903 At: Age: 1 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: PowerFirst names: Dr. P.J. Born: ca 1861 At: Died: 22 Sep 1945 At: Age: 84 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Erected by his loving wife.
Surname: RaharahaFirst names: C. Born: ca 1919 At: Died: 3 Dec 1945 At: Age: 26 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: 39434 PTE 28 Maori Batt. 2nd NZEF.
Surname: RaharahaFirst names: Mihiora Born: ca 1898 At: Died: 20 Mar 1954 At: Age: 56 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: Rameka née McManusFirst names: Agnes Genealogy Born: ca 1906 At: Died: 11 Feb 1981 At: Age: 75 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of Frederick Hauraki Rameka.
Surname: RamekaFirst names: Frederick Hauraki Genealogy Born: ca 1907 At: Died: 18 May 1971 At: Age: 64 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Spouse of Agnes née McManus.
Surname: ReidFirst names: Jack Born: 1919 At: Died: 2001 At: Age: 82 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: RippingaleFirst names: Frederick David Born: Aug 1909 At: Died: 2 Oct 1992 At: Age: 83 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Father of Terrence Frederick Rippingale.
Surname: RippingaleFirst names: Len Born: 1919 At: Died: 1984 At: Age: 65 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: RippingaleFirst names: Terrence Frederick Born: 31 Aug 1933 At: Died: 31 Dec 2001 At: Age: 78 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Spouse of Cathrine. Father of Lesley, Graeme, David, Michael & Helen
Surname: RippingaleFirst names: W.A.C. Born: ca 1915 At: Died: 7 Nov 1983 At: Age: 68 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: 24261 Pte 2nd NZEF.
Surname: RomanaFirst names: Makarina Born: At: Died: At: Age: 2 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: RomanaFirst names: Teri Born: ca 1903 At: Died: 15 Jul 1950 At: Age: 47 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: SamuelFirst names: H.Y.T. (Peter) Born: ca 1904 At: Died: 6 Oct 1986 At: Age: 82 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Husband of Violet, father of Peter, Paul, Kevin, George, Trevor, Bryan. 1358 S/Sgt 28 Maori Batt. 2nd NZEF.
Surname: SarichFirst names: Stipan Born: Apr 1883 At: Died: 28 Dec 1964 At: Age: 81 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Erected by his nephews Ivan & Leopold.
Surname: SchickFirst names: Peter Henry Born: 1891 At: Died: 1975 At: Age: 84 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Loved husband of Aileen.
Surname: SharpFirst names: Evelyn Martha Born: ca 1911 At: Died: 11 Jul 1988 At: Age: 77 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of Robert Sharp.
Surname: SharpFirst names: Robert Louis Born: ca 1893 At: Died: 15 Aug 1973 At: Age: 80 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Loved husband of Evelyn.
Surname: SkerritFirst names: Francis Keith Harold Genealogy Born: 4 May 1907 At: Died: 28 Aug 1977 At: Age: 70 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Dearly loved husband of Ruby. Father of Hazel, Ngaire & Adele.
Surname: Smith née KirkbankFirst names: Iris Marguerite Born: 1900 At: Died: 14 Oct 1938 At: Age: 38 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife (No. 1) of Ted Smith.
Surname: SmithFirst names: John Edward (Ted) Born: 1895 At: Died: 10 May 1959 At: Age: 64 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Husband of Iris Marguerite née Kirkbank (wife No. 1) and Annie née Housham (wife No. 2). Renowned ranconteur.
Surname: Smith"> First names: W.J. (Jacob) Born: At: Died: 1 Jun 1964 At: Age: Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: No relation to other Smiths in Aupouri area. Original owner of Udjur property at Waihopo.
Surname: StepanicicFirst names: Isabella Frances Margaret Born: 18 Oct 1911 At: Died: 8 Nov 1973 At: Age: 62 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of Patrick, mother of Thelma, Noel & Charlie.
Surname: StephensFirst names: Arthur Vincent Born: ca 1890 At: Died: 4 Oct 1946 At: Age: 56 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Spouse of Mary.
Surname: StoneFirst names: Edna E.A. Born: 19 Nov 1903 At: Died: 1 Jul 1979 At: Age: 76 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: StrattonFirst names: Arthur Wray Born: ca 1909 At: Died: 8 May 1993 At: Age: 84 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Spouse of Margery Mildred née Mikalovich. Father of Robin, Ray, Laurel, Joy, Ron & Brian.
Surname: StrattonFirst names: John David Born: 24 May 1968 At: Died: 25 May 1968 At: Age: Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Infant son of Brian & Lana Stratton.
Surname: Stratton née MikalovichFirst names: Margery Mildred Born: ca 1915 At: Died: 17 Jul 1981 At: Age: 66 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of Wray Stratton.
Surname: StrattonFirst names: Robin Francis Born: 2 Aug 1940 At: Died: 29 Aug 1983 At: Accident, Desert Rd (Central NI) Age: 43 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Son of Wray & Margery Stratton. Father of Jacey, Nicholas, Tony & Andrew.
Surname: SubritzkyFirst names: John Henry Born: 10 Jan 1852 At: At sea, on voyage to Tahiti Died: 18 Jul 1931 At: Waihopo, Northland, NZ Age: 79 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: 'Master mariner'. Husband of Mary Ann Subritzky (née McCarthy).
Surname: SubritzkyFirst names: John Sydney Born: 14 Nov 1882 At: Houhora, Northland, NZ Died: At: Houhora, Northland, NZ Age: infant Buried: Probably Houhora Comments: Infant son of Capt. John Henry & Mary Ann Subritzky. The location could equally well be Mt. Camel, but since the father and other children are buried here we assume the child was as well.
Surname: SubritzkyFirst names: Norman Ernest Henry (Nim) Born: 26 May 1899 At: Mangonui, Northland, NZ Died: 1976 At: Kaitaia, Northland, NZ Age: 79 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Son of Capt. John Henry Subritzky and Mary Ann Conway née McCarthy.
Surname: SucichFirst names: Johanna (Hannah) Born: 1897 At: Died: 1990 At: Age: 92 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments:
Surname: SucicFirst names: John Paul Born: ca 1879 At: Died: 4 Apr 1940 At: Age: 61 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Erected by his loving wife and family.
Surname: Sucic née Ford![]()
First names: Mary Melba Genealogy Born: 3 Jul 1917 At: Waihopo, Northland, NZ Died: 14 Nov 1995 At: Auckland, NZ Age: 78 Buried: Houhora cemetery, Northland, NZ Comments: Wife of (1) Arthur Francis (William) Urwin (2) George Sucic.