We are a small organisation focused on what happened in the past in Houghton Bay, Island Bay, and Ōwhiro Bay on the south coast of Wellington, New Zealand. We acknowledge the enduring importance of indigenous perspectives and knowledge of the history of our area. We appreciate the generosity of mana whenua, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o Ika a Maui in sharing their knowledge and also the continued interest of descendants of former peoples occupying the area; incuding Ngāi Tara, Ngā Ira, Ngāi Tahu and linked peoples of Rangitane and Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa.