It belonged to allan kerr taylor, one of several brothers of scots descent who purchased estates in early auckland. In the same year, old government house in waterloo quadrant became formally part of the university of auckland. A brief overview of the history of old government house, one of aucklands most storied landmarks. The first government house built in auckland was completed in 1841, and was used as the residence for the governor of new zealand until it burned down in 1848. Auckland cbd hotels find your perfect hotel in auckland.
The home is open to visitors every day except saturday, 10am4pm. The university of aucklands old government house has for many decades. Otahuhu cemetery applications for burial warrants 19211925. The gardens of government house auckland are a rare survivor from the era when. History of old government house find out about the history of old government house, situated in the university of aucklands city campus. Government house auckland a garden history the gardens of government house auckland are a rare survivor from the era when many large new zealand city estates had landscaped grounds. Founded in 1966 and formally recognised as auckland university press in 1972, it is an independent publisher based within the university of auckland, auckland, new zealand. Media in category old government house, auckland the following 24 files are in this category, out of 24 total. The presentday government house, auckland is in the suburb of mount eden on mountain road. Acacia cottage ligar canal partingtons windmill royal new zealand fencibles ford cottage, panmure melanesian mission old stone jug government house old deanery bishopscourt presbyterian church pukekohe east pigeon posts windlass and first vicarage, howick public.
Eggleston hall and hall hill farm are also worth visiting. William whewells place in the history of economics 49. Download download see more more information and contact. Auckland city centenary 1971 film and panel discussion at old government house, university of auckland. Wakefields house was a very plain regency styled building with verandahs, auckland libraries, 41028 it stood on a hill overlooking the harbour. Auckland university press is a leading new zealand publisher that produces creative and scholarly work for a general audience. The penguin history of new zealand is a well written, concise and impartial overview of new zealands history. List entry status listed list entry type historic place category 1 public. My only wish would be for it to include more maps and illustrations as they help in understanding the facts. There is a record of the first government house ball being held in it, on 10 february 1849 during george greys first period as governor. The taylors inherited fortunes from their father, a colonel in the. Old customs house in auckland, new zealand sygic travel. The interior has been rationalised and altered over the years and although much original detailing remains in the main rooms the atmosphere of a palatial residence is conspicuously absent. The press currently publishes around 20 new books a year in history and politics, art and.
The first houses te ara encyclopedia of new zealand. Old government house classical in style, it was the seat of government from its completion in 1856 until 1865 when the capital was moved to wellington. First building was a prefabricated structure brought to new zealand by william hobson in 1841. Animals in our culture, history and everyday life, auckland university press, auckland. Government house auckland governorgeneral of new zealand. Search the list government house former heritage new zealand. Government house, auckland is the secondary official residence of the governorgeneral of. In 1990, in a rather rundown state, the government buildings ceased its role as the once proud workplace of public servants.
The university of auckland has taken over old government house, once the. So thanks to them, we have another walk in auckland. The largest prefabricated dwelling was government house in auckland. History of the house staff common room old government house venue hire. Phillips, associate professor of history, university of auckland gendering the medieval expansion of europe. The most famous hotel in the channel islands is steeped in history and staying here is a truly unique experience. Old government house, auckland 1856 centre of colonial social life auckland is never happier than when the governorgeneral is in residence at historic government house, in waterloo quadrant, the auckland star gushed in december 1952 as a new viceregal family, the norries, paid their first official visit to the city. Its easy to read, full of interesting facts and anecdotes. Situated on the lower slopes of mt albert and once the centrepiece of a 500acre country estate, alberton began life as a twostorey farmhouse built in 1863. New zealands governorgeneral an historical perspective former governorsgeneral. Old colonists jubilee auckland held in auckland in october 1892 for colonists who arrived in new zealand before 1843.
A maori architectural history of early nineteenth century wairoa bay, bay of islands, including te pahis house the first european house in new zealand built 1806. Old government house venue hire old government house venue hire from small meetings to large catered receptions, a range of rooms can be booked at old government house for university purposes or private functions. Built in 1864, it wasnt until 1910 that government house became, well. National railway museum at shildon and bowes museum are cultural highlights, and some of the areas notable landmarks include auckland castle and binchester roman fort. History invitations, patronage and cards contacting the governorgeneral. Old government house is the former residence of the governor of new zealand in auckland. Book a great hotel near old government house with our price guarantee. The site of the present day government house, auckland was first built upon in the 1880s or 1890s. Arkles bay house, arkles bay, auckland 21499972758. Old government house, auckland auckland, new zealand. It is the secondary residence of the governorgeneral of new zealand. Government house auckland is not open to the public but tours of the gardens can be arranged by contacting the government house wellington vistor centre. One tree hill hulme court all saints, howick shamrock cottage the fencible cottage the northern club grafton bridge acacia cottage harbour bridge selwyn court vulvan lane onehunga blockhouse ellerslie racecouyrse customs house ferry building alberton bank of new zealand old government house st. New zealands parliament has been making laws, scrutinising the government and representing new zealanders for over 150 years.
Official secretary deputy official secretary organisational chart visit us. Most such gardens have been subdivided, or completely redeveloped, or have become public parks. Nz institute of international affairs, auckland branch. Several other residences in auckland were used to house the governor before old government house was completed in 1856. Old government house, completed in 1856, was the first mansion of its kind built in new zealand.
Federation of graduate womens suite, old government house,the university of auckland. Each database is also searchable by a variety of terms such as name, location and date. Indias 2014 parliamentary election is a clean sweep by the bharatiya janata party bjp. Lush was frequently away on extended absences, particularly after being appointed visiting clergyman to the inner waikato in. This is historic as it is the first time since 1984 that a single political party will form the government on its own. Following parliaments move to wellington in 1865, parliaments buildings and grounds have been located on molesworth street. The original buildings, greatly extended from the 1870s to the 1890s, were largely burnt down in a fire in 1907. We decided to start the walk at britomart, but of course, you can start walking from any point along the loop. Today there are two parts to parliament the house of representatives or the lower house and the governor. The historic building based in the centre of the city campus, offers 2 studio apartments, 1 onebedroom apartment, and 1 twobedroom apartment. The singlestorey structure comprised a suite of formal rooms and government offices as well as the governors living quarters.
Located close to the prominent anglican community in parnell, the house enabled lushs sons to attend the church of england grammar school while he was attended to his pastoral duties. Old government house 1856, situated on the corner of princes street and waterloo quadrant at the university of auckland, was the seat of government until 1865 when the capital was moved to wellington. Stories of murder and mayhem from historys most notorious serial killers ben kissel, marcus parks, henry zebrowski, tom neely kindle edition. Search and compare 326 places to stay close to old government house.
Information about the onsite bar, cafe, and membership options for university staff, phd candidates and society members. Erected in the government precinct above auckland in late 1840, the building was consumed by. The present government house replaced old government house as the governorgenerals. The minitour walk takes in the auckland domain, albert park, queen street, chancery lane, vulcan lane, high street, and old government house. Government house auckland the governorgeneral of new zealand.
Map of old government house auckland, auckland, new zealand with street names and local businesses. Tours are guided and dependent on garden staff availability. Old government house was reopened to the public in 2009 as a historic house museum, a gallery housing the works of renowned australian artist william robinson and an elegant venue for hire. For the next century it was aucklands viceregal residence. Fortunately, the government approved funding for a major restoration project, to be managed by the department of conservation, and the official reopening took place in 1996. Come along and enjoy the next ahi event as part of the 2019 auckland heritage festival. This section describes the major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources for new zealand. History of the house find out about the history of old government house, situated in the university of aucklands city campus. Situated at the northern end of the city campus, this historic mansion serves as the staff common room club, hosting functions, events and lectures. Regional auckland council archives family history and council archives bay of plenty tauranga kete bay of plenty western te puke, tauranga, katikati etc. Parliament has been housed in a variety of buildings over more than 150 years since it first met in auckland in 1854. The university of auckland is new zealands most entrepreneurial university that facilitates innovation and drives growth. In 1969, sir frank and lady mappin donated the current government house birchlands which is located in mount eden. New zealands governor general an historical perspective.
Local name old customs house location auckland, new zealand a city landmark in the late victorian style and a government office since 1889. This is one of auckland centrals older 5 star hotels but has been renovated and is of a high standard. Being next to auckland university, old government house and albert park, ts a short walk through albert park to the fabulous auckland art gallery and only a 20 minute walk to the viaduct harbour. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. New zealand archives and libraries familysearch wiki. The christopher braddock bronze sculpture splint, was gifted by former governorgeneral. Note that this is the second government house in auckland. The new zealand railways magazine the official publicity outlet of the new zealand government railways department.
Discover old government house ogh, a university icon with a rich history. Film and music by students of the university of auckland. Document document search the university of auckland. Old government house is the former residence of the governor of new zealand in auckland, new zealand. Featuring interviews with emeritus professor russell stone, architect denys oldham and the manager of old government house, tim biggs. Visiting government house auckland governorgeneral of. Government house auckland garden committee has written a brief history of the. Old government house venue hire the university of auckland. Classical in style with much of the timber facade cut to resemble stone, it played an important part in the government of new zealand until 1865 when the capital was moved to wellington. Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments.
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