CARKEEK, ARTHUR WAKEFIELD (1843-97), a son of Stephen Carkeek (q.v.), was born at Nelson, educated and trained as a surveyor, serving for many years on the staff of the provincial government. He was a keen oarsman and cricketer. In the later stages of the Maori war Carkeek was in the fighting at Tokaanu, Pourere and Taupo (1869). In Feb 1870, when Te Kooti attacked Ohinemutu, he volunteered to carry a message to Colonel McDonnell at Tapapa, a distance of thirty miles. He was awarded the New Zealand Cross. Carkeek lived after his retirement at Otaki. He died on 24 May 1897.

Cycl. N.Z., i; Gudgeon; Feilding Star, 27 May 1897.

Reference: Volume 1, page 87

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