When Polish settlers arrived in Taranaki during the late 1800s, they faced prejudice, language barriers and being mistaken as German. Read a personal account of a Waitara man's search for his lost ancestors. Find out how a Chinese man managed to fit into Taranaki society during the pioneering days, but still hold on to his own culture. In the future, you can read about the hard life English immigrants faced during the early decades of the 1800s - including the long journey by boat. We will also feature a whaler who forges friendships with local Māori and falls in love. We plan to cover the Māori immigrations from Hawaiki and look at ancient landing sites. The strong Swiss presence in Taranaki will also come to light.
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