Start with yourself and everything you already know collate names of family members, dates of birth, marriage and death. Our wellington, auckland and christchurch archives hold education board records for their regions. The collection aims to provide a complete online fulltext and keywordsearchable corpus of books about new zealand which were published in the first twothirds of the nineteenth century. Otahuhu centenial 1954 page 3 was built in otahuhu on a section of land one acre in extent, a grant made by the government. As a general rule, we allow light snacks and nonalcoholic drinks in our meeting rooms. The isthmus is the narrowest connection between the north auckland peninsula and the rest of the north island, being only some 1,200 metres. The bronze figure of a new zealand mounted rifleman had been donated to the borough by a local businessman, alfred trenwith, and stood on a plinth near the nixon memorial at the intersection of great south. A reflection of 150 years in otahuhu 1998 has sold. Nov, 2018 the otahuhu historical society was formed in 1976 to collect and preserve the history of otahuhu and adjoining areas, including southdown, westfield and middlemore. We give you access to digital resources to help you with your family or local history research.
Otahuhu has history in spades and mt richmond s witnessed it firsthand. The otahuhu historical society was formed in 1976 to collect and preserve the history of otahuhu and adjoining areas, including southdown, westfield and middlemore. There are 2 open days in march so come down and share your opinions. Oct 03, 2018 otahuhu historical society, 1216 high st, auckland. One of the only positives of the area is its cultural vibrancy if you deem that to be a positive thing and its close proximity to many of.
All six reports are listed at the end of this document on page 25. Have your say on what you want the old otahuhu library space to be used for. Essay on the cultivation and acclimatization of trees and plants 1865 the murder of the rev. Brief history of the collections auckland university college was founded in 1883. Chief tahuhunui established a pa for his people there in the 15th century. South pacific new zealand north island auckland otahuhu. Otahuhu and waiuku, remained the most important links between auckland and its outlying. L shop 103, middlemore hospital, 100 hospital road, otahuhu, auckland 2025 09 2767705.
The otahuhu station carves out new territory amongst aucklands public buildings, and successfully utilises maori design principles to connect. Otahuhu college is an academic college where achievement at the highest level is valued, and the diversity of student ability is acknowledged. This is a great opportunity to hear the stories from otahuhu told by people from otahuhu. The bronze figure of a new zealand mounted rifleman had been donated to the borough by a local businessman, alfred trenwith, and stood on a plinth near the nixon memorial at the intersection of great south road with massey road. Nov, 2018 detailed history of the auckland agricultural and pastoral association shows held in auckland during the 1800s. I want to get on reading about new zealand history as i am geared up to visit soon and want to know more about the country.
I962 maungareian outline history of the mr wellington, panmure and tamaki districts, mt wellington borough council, auckland. Otahuhu railway station is located on the eastern and southern lines of the auckland rail network in new zealand. Otahuhu centenial 1954 methodist church of new zealand. Find records for hillsborough, onetangi, otahuhu and waikaraka cemeteries and c. Portages of early auckland to and from the waitemata harbour. Otahuhu centenial 1954 page 2 the tale of the years toils trials triumphs it is with a profound sense of gratitude to almighty god that we record this brief survey of the history of the methodist church in otahuhu over the past. Search the north shore card index and aucklandcity council history indexes. The otahuhu historical society was formed in 1976 to collect and preserve the history. Journal of researches into the geology and natural history of the various countries visited by h. A reflection of 150 years in otahuhu 1998 has sold out, but a heritage trail, otahuhu. You can also find a burial or cremation record of north, west and south auckland cemeteries online.
We will secure your booking and you can make payment on the day. New zealand geological survey paleontological bulletin 17 35 p. The 10 best auckland hotel deals apr 2020 tripadvisor. Zealand from england, scotland and ireland, 18001945 auckland university press. Additional lower pliocene mollusca from otahuhu, auckland. It has an island platform and is reached by pedestrian over bridges from great south road and station road. The history of discovery in australia, tasmania and new zealand new zealand sections 1865 ludlam, a. A new aquatic centre will open in 2011 and library in 2014. Otahuhus name comes from the maori name for the predominant volcanic cone there, mt. The penguin history of new zealand is a well written, concise and impartial overview of new zealands history.
The isthmus was settled by maori around 50 and was valued for its rich and fertile land. The hub of an ancient communications network by brian hooker this article was first published with the diagram only in the aucklandwaikato historical journal no. Otahuhu library, 12 high street, otahuhu, auckland zenbu. Otahuhus history in colourful corner pub nz herald. Manukaus journey a manukau timeline a selection of significant events from the history of the former manukau city and adjoining areas. Old otahuhu library open day neighbourly otahuhu, auckland. Records for hillsborough, onetangi, otahuhu, waikaraka and more from as early as 1890. My only wish would be for it to include more maps and illustrations as they help in understanding the facts. Mt richmond played an important role in the early history of otahuhu. Otahuhu college opened in 1931 as the otahuhu junior high school, catering for forms one to three students. Find shops in otahuhu, auckland using the local store shopping guide. A brief history of aucklands urban form knowledge auckland.
Books, gifts, jewellery, greeting cards, raffles, gift wraps and stationery. The bimonthly series is aimed at convening community leaders, social activators, and changemakers to share stories and offer better solutions for a better world. Chief tahuhunui established a pa for his people there in. Weve been really lucky with the super city, says otahuhu business association manager, richette rodger, who has run the south auckland town centres bid programme since 2012. Family and local history online resources auckland libraries. Many pa fortified villages were created, mainly on the volcanic peaks. George wellers claim to lands in the hauraki gulf transcript of original in national archives, ms043903 ah hc. The fossils discussed in this paper were collected from the waitemata brewery well at otahuhu in january, 1946. Includes details of the shows held at otahuhu in 1854, 1858 and 1866.
Otahuhu, auckland, new zealand, maps, list of streets, street view. Otahuhu library, libraries, in otahuhu, auckland city. It delves into the suburbs involvement in the musket wars of the 1820s to otahuhu being regarded as aucklands. Use the availability and book buttons once you have chosen a venue. Whether you want to tackle a new sport, find out about your favourite hobby, learn a new language or. Art and culture lectures at otahuhu library indiannewslink. In 1933, it became known as the otahuhu technical high school, with a capacity to cater for students through to senior levels. Map of otahuhu, auckland, new zealand with street names and local businesses.
Local history online indexes, oral histories, and heritage images from north and west auckland can now be viewed in kura heritage collections online. Our stories is the slogan for toia talks, an exciting, free lecture series scheduled to commence at 630 pm on september 22, 2016 at the otahuhu library located at 28, mason avenue. It can be reached by steps and elevator from an overhead concourse that leads from the adjacent bus transfer station and walmsley. History main article history of auckland early maori and europeans. On this page you will find pdfs of articles and books that you are free to download and use. Governorgeneral sir charles fergusson unveiled the otahuhu first world war memorial on 25 april 1928. Its easy to read, full of interesting facts and anecdotes.
Otahuhu library, 12 high street, otahuhu, auckland. To encourage an interest in the history of the otahuhu area and to preserve items and photographs of historical importance. We are excited to launch this art and culture series and we look forward to hearing the stories that come out of it, community librarian barry ocallaghan said. A new book aims to throw new light on mangere and otahuhu s rich history. Detailed history of the auckland agricultural and pastoral association shows held in auckland during the 1800s. Brief history of the collections university of auckland. Hi annacanadian, otahuhu is a very poor area, with terrible socioeconomic status, which tends to invite in the sorts of people you probably wont want as neighbours its also still a fair commute into auckland cbd from there as well. Warwick jordans is a master of literature and his love affair with books has lead him on a journey that is a tale in. Photograph reproduced by courtesy of otahuhu historical. Otahuhu historical society, 1216 high st, auckland. The author of over thirty books on all things new zealand, kings the penguin history of new zealand, published in 2003. These can now be viewed in kura heritage collections. Otahuhu news is brought to you by the team at manukau courier recent posts exeton college teacher charged with molesting boys worked at auckland school favona homicide. See more ideas about auckland, history and auckland new zealand.
A new book aims to throw new light on mangere and otahuhus rich history. The early new zealand books collection has been developed by staff at the university of auckland libraries and learning services. Auckland libraries cover the entire auckland region go to our. Occupies the narrowest point in new zealand, the 1km strip between the tamaki river and the manukau that maori used as a canoe portage.
It has an island platform configuration and is part of an integrated bustrain major transport hub. New zealand was the last country in the world to be discovered and settled by humankind. Otahuhu is a suburb of auckland, new zealand kilometres 8. Looking at our history from different perspectives art, publishing, research, history and performance. Between those events, and in the century that followed the franchise, the movements and the conflicts of human history have been played out more intensively and more rapidly in new zealand than anywhere else on earth. The otahuhu isthmus is the narrowest connection between the north auckland peninsula and the remainder of the north island. I read the fatal shore, a book about australian history and funnily enough read it during my trip to new zealand years ago, so i never got around finding a book on new zealand history.
The society has been in existence since 1976 and is very active in the preservation of items and photographs of historical interest to the otahuhu area. No longer the forgotten town the advent of auckland council has been great for otahuhu, says someone who has known the town centre all her life. Guest speaker from the auckland sikh womens association. The isthmus is the narrowest connection between the north auckland peninsula and the rest of the north island, being only some 1200 metres wide at its narrowest. In 1933, it became known as the otahuhu technical high school, with a capacity to cater for students through to senior levels of study. This online version of the auckland city council history index can now be viewed in kura heritage collections online. Hi neighbours, would you rather have a big mac or flat white, or new infrastructure and amenities for your rates dollars.
Maori population in the area is estimated at about 20,000 people before the arrival of europeans. Police searching for meliame fisiihois killer on fact finding mission supermarket queues during lockdown. History at the university of auckland was placed in the top 100 in. Otahuhu first world war memorial new zealand history. Explore the wealth of auckland libraries heritage collections. The penguin history of new zealand, a new book for a new century, tells that story in all its colour and drama. If your event is within the next 2 days, phone us on 09 374 20 to secure your room. Find manuscripts and archives including diaries, journals, letters, scrapbooks. It can be reached by steps and elevator from an overhead concourse that leads from the adjacent bus transfer station and walmsley road. While sitting on high among the clouds i wondered what stories the mountain could tell about the places i had just.
Auckland libraries provide two online databases of burial records for. Follow our family history research guide to get started. It delves into the suburbs involvement in the musket wars of the 1820s to otahuhu being regarded as auckland s. Research your genealogy and family history rangahaua to whakapapa me nga korero tuku iho awhanau. Auckland the new york times, 25 november 1990 russell stone 2002. A nostalgic ramble, and a number of topical guides on otahuhu history are available on request. Hooker, brian 1987 an early auckland transport plan rediscovered in aucklandwaikato historical journal 0. A selection of the societys photographs can be seen on the auckland.
The auckland city council says over the next 15 years otahuhu is projected to grow by about 3600 households from the 3228 now established. Otahuhu college has a proud history and our students have made a significant contribution to new zealand and beyond. Penrose railway station is a station at penrose, auckland, on the southern line of the auckland railway network, new zealand. Join us and discover our great range of books, music, events, auckland heritage and more. Hello, i am interested in learning about the history of new zealand. Industrial suburb stretching from the northeast arm of the manukau to the panmure basin, 15km from aucklands city centre.
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