Marys home for unwed mothers in otahuhu, auckland by. Otahuhu historical society, 1216 high st, auckland. Chief tahuhunui established a pa for his people there in the 15th century. An index is a selected archives record of interest that has been partially or fully transcribed by volunteers. As a general rule, we allow light snacks and nonalcoholic drinks in our meeting rooms. Otahuhu pataka korero otahuhu library, auckland, new zealand.
Otahuhu railway station is located on the eastern and southern lines of the auckland rail network in new zealand. We will secure your booking and you can make payment on the day. Otahuhu college is neighbour to a large private secondary school kings college. Discover tasty options for restaurants and coffeehouses in otahuhu. Family history archives our archives hold a number of records that may be of use in your family history research. Even more otahuhu heritage murals more photos of otahuhu s heritage murals, based on images from the otahuhu historical society. The list of records is by no means complete and will be updated as new material comes to light. Includes details of the shows held at otahuhu in 1854, 1858 and 1866. If you want to know more about the furniture and thai culture, feel free to have a chat to us. Auckland council will close most of its community facilities for 14 days to prevent any. Otahuhu began as a military settlement, from which the pakeha invasion.
It can be reached by steps and elevator from an overhead concourse that leads from the adjacent bus transfer station and walmsley road. 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. Luckily, you wont have to live totally in the past. Holy trinity anglican church, otahuhu in late june, i visited otahuhu to give a talk to the local historical society there.
For full details, or to view the original record, please contact auckland council archives. Born otahuhu, auckland 26 october 1935, died at waiatarua mercy parklands hospital on march 2020. The otahuhu historical society was formed in 1976 to collect and preserve the history. Compare deals from over 1964 otahuhu hotels and book with. Auckland libraries provide two online databases of burial records for. Some language collections move around the different libraries. Purgatory the history behind the novel, new zealand author. Photograph taken for the national publicity studios by w wal. Search family history indexes auckland council archives.
The society issues a newsletter, the otahuhu despatch, monthly from february to november. Otahuhus history in colourful corner pub nz herald. Paula morris goes to otahuhu paula morris guest writer an essay by paula morris on teaching creative writing in one of the poorest neighbourhoods in auckland. It is located in the suburb of otahuhu and is a coeducational school. The organisation was registered on the 8th of january 1929. The human history of the auckland tamaki makaurau metropolitan area stretches from early maori settlers in the 14th century to the first european explorers in the late 18th century, over a short stretch as the official capital of europeansettled new zealand in the middle of the 19th century to its current position as the fastestgrowing and commercially dominating metropolis of the country.
From rare and collectible books to modern 1st editions, from old hardback books to the common, cheap and cheerful paperback, the hard to find bookshop online is a treasuretrove of fascinating second hand books, a regular book depository. For full details, or to view the original record, please contact auckland council archives this keyword search can be used to search for a. Against her will, her daughter was immediately taken and given to a married couple to adopt. Trip reports july august 2016 otahuhu and mt richmond 28 august 2016.
Eden, kelly tarltons underwater world, and university of auckland. Family and local history online resources auckland libraries. Page 6 auckland rugbyhistory and highlights of rugby in the auckland. Otahuhu is a welcoming city where you can spend time checking out the local cuisine. The rate books record the valuation number, occupiers name, owners name and the legal description of the property. We think youll love this new zealand hot cross and cold cross bun recipe from aunt daisys cookery book of approved recipes, from our collection. South pacific new zealand north island auckland otahuhu. Auckland city nzhistory, new zealand history online. Explore auckland in a day at your own leisure with a 24hour hop on hop off pass. Otahuhu is one of the poorest neighbourhoods in auckland, and the.
Our tamariki and their whanau participate in and enjoy our kindergarten cultural events this includes celebrations, shared lunches and excursions out into the local and wider community. The passion and parochialism of provincial rugby has helped give the game a special place in new zealands social and sporting history. Register of burials otahuhu cemetery 18941922 waikaraka cemetery record book 18901906. Use the availability and book buttons once you have chosen a venue. Every piece of teak furniture has its own history and is completely hand made.
Occupies the narrowest point in new zealand, the 1km strip between the tamaki river and the manukau that maori used as a canoe portage. Jan 31, 2009 a mountain of history for mt richmond. All auckland emergency departments are open 247 for emergency care. Passengers and vessels he taenga apahihi, akaipuke. South auckland is an imprecisely defined urban area of auckland, new zealand, with a young. Book your hotel in otahuhu and pay later with expedia. The school is built in a gully on the southern side of mangere road. On 21 november 1952 minister of education ronald algie formally opened the otahuhu college second world war memorial swimming baths. At otahuhu kindergarten we are inclusive and embrace cultural diversity in our community. A nostalgic ramble, and a number of topical guides on otahuhu history are available on request. Otahuhu kindergarten your local kindergarten in otahuhu. The archives database contains descriptions of over 370,000 records that have been transferred from former local authorities within the auckland region to auckland council archives.
A reflection of 150 years in otahuhu 1998 has sold. Related to star hotel, otahuhu restaurants in auckland, auckland restaurants, otahuhu restaurants, best otahuhu restaurants, south auckland restaurants, finger food restaurants in auckland, finger food near me, finger food restaurants in south auckland, finger food restaurants in otahuhu, bar in auckland, bar near me, bar in south auckland, bar. Popular sights in the surrounding area include sky tower and auckland ferry terminal. Dearly loved daughter of helen nee wade and william stanislaus hotchin both deceased late. Otahuhu shops in service 43 1962 7, 1964 10, 1975 1, 1976 20, 1977 3, 1981 1, 1982 1 otahuhu shops rebuilt 243 1931 50, 1934 4, 1936 72, 1938 45, 1950 53, 1957 19. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This database is a transcription of otahuhu road board ratebooks covering the years 1883 to 1891. Map of otahuhu, auckland, new zealand with street names and local businesses.
Railway wagon of stock arriving at the westfield freezing works, otahuhu, auckland, circa 1940s. The rate books record the valuation number, occupiers name, owners name and the. Otahuhu new zealand electorate otahuhu is a former new zealand parliamentary electorate in the southern suburbs of the city of auckland, from 1938 to 1963, and then from 1972 to 1984. Many of the historic accommodations in otahuhu give you a feel for a bygone era right from the start. A new book aims to throw new light on mangere and otahuhu s rich history. Has the bad smell from the mangere wastewater treatment plant returned. Otahuhu and district rsa history the otahuhu returned soldiers club was founded in 1925 with the reverend c. Elaine read from the otahuhu historical society very kindly took me on a walk around the suburbs central area. Discover current events, history, art, theatre, film and music references. There is a semicircular lawn in the front of the school surrounded by palm trees, with two flagpoles. To encourage an interest in the history of the otahuhu area and to preserve items and photographs of historical importance.
Otahuhu pataka korero otahuhu library home facebook. Industrial suburb stretching from the northeast arm of the manukau to the panmure basin, 15km from aucklands city centre. Read brief histories, highlights and quirky facts about each of new zealands 26 regional rugby teams. Rare books he pukapuka puiaki a selection of rare books from auckland libraries heritage collections. A new aquatic centre will open in 2011 and library in 2014. Home about distinguished old students distinguished old students otahuhu college has a proud history and our students have made a significant contribution to new zealand and beyond. Otahuhu hotels for 2020 free cancellation on select hotels. Dont miss out on great hotels and other accommodations near mt. Otahuhu is a suburb of auckland, new zealand kilometres 8.
A tippedin slip notes that the foundation stone, rests on stone from lichfield cathedral. Prior to the 1970s, south auckland encompassed the region from otahuhu south to mercer, and from the west coast to the firth of thames. If you dont find what youre looking for at an individual library, check the catalogue links below to see what is available, and where. We hope you will absorb the atmosphere in our secret thai garden, where east meets west in otahuhu. Our hospitals and emergency departments are essential services so wherever you live in auckland city, waitemata or counties manukau, your emergency department is open throughout the covid19 lockdown period. Maud ruby basham 30 august 1879 14 july 1963, professionally known as aunt.
Otahuhu public cemetery, otahuhu, auckland, new zealand. Against her will, her daughter was immediately taken and given to. Man stabbed in confrontation with group of men in papatoetoe, south auckland boy, 7, attacked by dogs outside auckland school was shaken like a ragdoll. A reflection of 150 years in otahuhu 1998 has sold out, but a heritage trail, otahuhu. Book now your hotel in otahuhu and pay later with expedia. At peter lynn kites our show kites have been inflated outside for static displays in shopping malls and museums. Climb aboard your auckland sightseeing bus, cruising through downtown districts and quaint suburbs as you listen to informative commentary about auckland history and culture from your knowledgeable driver guide. Search result auckland otahuhu auckland page 1 new. From oldworld facades to some of the oldest hotels in otahuhu infused with a rich past, these surroundings will make you instantly get the sense like you have stepped into a history book. Otahuhu college has a proud history and our students have made a significant contribution to new zealand and beyond. May 18, 2017 an essay by paula morris on teaching creative writing in one of the poorest neighbourhoods in auckland otahuhu. Search the north shore card index and aucklandcity council history indexes. The 10 best restaurants in otahuhu updated march 2020.
In 1964, maggie wilkinson gave birth to a baby girl at st. More locally, the band has a very long history in the suburb of otahuhu. Detailed history of the auckland agricultural and pastoral association shows held in auckland during the 1800s. On the 21st of september 1949 the band became a registered society under the name of the western districts highland pipe band. Historical chronicles of the auckland agricultural and pastoral association and the early days of the auckland province from 1826 to 1893.
The school had originally planned to erect memorial gates at its mangere road entrance which would access an avenue leading to its playing fields, and in 1948 had commissioned the wellknown architect richard toy to draw up plans. Trip reports julyaugust 2016 auckland natural history club. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. 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. View images from the 1800s to the present day in kura heritage collections online. If your event is within the next 2 days, phone us on 09 374 20 to secure your room. It has an island platform configuration and is part of an integrated bustrain major transport hub. Across our libraries we have language collections, consisting of books, music cds, and magazines in more than 30 languages. The otahuhu historical society was formed in 1976 to collect and preserve the history of otahuhu and adjoining areas, including southdown, westfield and middlemore. Search result of auckland otahuhu auckland, new zealand postcode with search and lookup functions search result auckland otahuhu auckland page 1 new zealand postcode browse postcodes browse locations contact us. Nov, 2018 detailed history of the auckland agricultural and pastoral association shows held in auckland during the 1800s. Visit our armstrong store in otahuhu for all your locksmithing, key cutting and security requirements. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Otahuhu station features a historic, decommissioned signal box. Records images cemetery page showing maps, records, and images of headstones in the otahuhu public cemetery, otahuhu, auckland, new zealand billiongraves cemetery and images. Otahuhu might not have wellknown attractions within the city, but you wont need to venture far to find top places to visit like rainbows end and spark arena. If you are hurt or unwell please visit your local emergency department. She has previously published two poetry books, little rock 2007 and over. Oct 03, 2018 otahuhu historical society, 1216 high st, auckland. Otahuhu, in its position on a narrow section of the auckland isthmus, is an important part of aucklands southern transportation approaches for both road and rail, containing a combined bus interchange and otahuhu railway station. Researched from many mt albert historical society newsletters and the book, in old mt albert by duck scott. Get the billiongraves app now and help collect images for this cemetery. It delves into the suburbs involvement in the musket wars of the 1820s to otahuhu being regarded as auckland s. The auckland city council says over the next 15 years otahuhu is projected to grow by about 3600 households from the 3228 now established. You can also find a burial or cremation record of north, west and south auckland cemeteries online. Mt richmond played an important role in the early history of otahuhu. Otahuhu united full name otahuhu united association football club founded 1975 ground seaside domain, otahuhu, auckland wikipedia.