There is no history of our valley being permanently occupied, but the area was well known as a hunting ground. There is more than one perspective on the origin of the name, “Karori”

Kaharori - Iwi migrating from Taranaki dropped the H

Te Kaha o ngā Rore - Kaharore literally means ‘the ridge for snaring birds’. Traditionally, Māori used a rore (snare) to catch kākā, kererū and other forest birds.

The Story of Suzanne Aubert , whose work lives on through the Sisters of Compassion, and who is buried in Karori Cemetery

Biograpahy of Katherine Mansfield, who lived in Karori

Biography of Samuel Parnell, who lived in Karori

Before 'the fence', in Karori

Wright's Hill Fortress, which is in Karori

A collection of information about Karori

Self-Guided Walk