Our Lady of the Highway returns to Hokianga

A Northland statue with a long and intriguing history – Our Lady of the Highway, known simply as Matou Whaea to locals – has been restored and returned to a hillside overlooking SH12 in South Hokianga. Photos by Peter de Graaf.

BEFORE: Our Lady of the Highway prior to restoration.

Image 1 of 14: BEFORE: Our Lady of the Highway prior to restoration.