Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Tamakou was the first to meet her, but she requested that tamakae be presented to her. Historic town on the sunset coast or living history you choose. The waiuku museum at king street was established in 1967. Situated on the tamakae reserve historical park in waiuku adjacent to the fire station. It was not built as a war memorial at the time, although the waiuku and districts roll of honour, which was unveiled during a ceremony held beside the towns memorial cenotaph on 25 april 1931, was later placed in. It occupies a central location in waiuku town, is near the entrance to the waiuku harbour, and opposite the popular tamakae reserve which serves as a base for the waiuku museum and other attractions. This includes historic buildings on the tamakae reserve. The maori name waiuku comes from a legend that two prominent brothers, tamakae and tamakou, vied for the hand of a beautiful highranking waikato chieftainess.
In fact, plans are already afoot to have the waiuku creek channel sufficiently dredged to allow manukau harbour ferry excursions to commence offering gvr passengers a round trip from auckland by train to glenbrook and. The observatory was an ideal place to watch haleys comet in 1910. Attractions surrounding waiuku include waiuku river, karioitahi beach, tamakae reserve, glenbrook vintage railway and the. Proposed redevelopment tamakae reserve fraser thomas. At the entrance to the reserve stands a striking statue of tamakae carved from swamp kauri logs. Waiuku museum is housed in what used to be the old fire station and some of this. Trains leave glenbrook on the hour and a half from 11am and the last train from waiuku is at 4pm. This unique museum, opened since 1965, offers a fascinating and varied insight into the early pioneer history of the waiuku region in the heart of the franklin district.
Throughout its long history the kentish has been at the heart of waiuku life since it. One legend has it when tamakae was summoned to meet a high ranking chieftainess he was first washed in the wai water and uku a particular type of mud at a stream that flows into the manukau harbour, tamakae won her heart and they married. The hotel with its ornate verandahs provides a historic center point to waiuku and the neighboring tamakae reserve. From then the place was called waiuku although it wasnt formally marked out as a town until 1851.
In 1966 the first encyclopedia of new zealand was published in three thick volumes. We have permanent displays and changing exhibitions of local history. The museum is run and staffed by volunteers from the local area. Prehistory te akitai waiohua tupuna inhabit tamaki makaurau. The people of waiuku later also opened a memorial hospital in the town franklin memorial hospital. At the entrance to the reserve stands a striking statue of legendary maori figure tamakae, carved from swamp kauri logs. Free entry donations welcome any questions phone us on 09 235 8698. When i got to waiuku the first thing i saw was the kentish hotel built in 1851 by edward constable.
From simple political to detailed satellite map of waiuku, franklin, auckland, new zealand. Waiuku college is a coeducational high school in auckland, new zealand with students from years 9 to. We are located in the centre of waiuku in the tamakae reserve, at king street, waiuku. At the entrance to the reserve stands a striking statue of legendary maori figure tamakae. Waiuku primary school, waiuku town district, new zealand. Nestled at the southern end of the waiuku river, waiuku is a popular holiday destination located just a short drive west of pukekohe. This took the form of a granite obelisk on the corner of queen and george streets. You can check out some of the history of the town at the local museum. Here is the pdf version if you would like to download it. The kentish is a fantastic old building, really distinctive, with big verandahs. This page provides a complete overview of waiuku maps.
Welcome to waiuku families, a web resource of information for families and businesses located within and around the waiuku, new zealand area. Talk of the branch line started shortly after the completion of the penrose to mercer section of the main trunk in 1875 as settlers in the area realised the prosperity that. Tamakae reserve, alongside the waiuku wharf, to see construction works commence much sooner than later. Waiuku museum 2020 all you need to know before you go with. Fabric, featured products, learn to sew, mixed media art, school book bag. The historic buildings include the second maioro school, pollok cottage and. The history of new zealand dates back at least 700 years to when. The new zealand observer was one of a number of illustrated weekly newspapers that were popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Rural living januaryfebruary 2016 by times media issuu. Waiuku has numerous neighbouring attractions, including the stunning west coast black sand beach of karioitahi and the glenbrook vintage railway, both just 10 minutes away. The waiuku public hall was opened on the corner of queen street and victoria avenue in june 1917. Helicopter flight trainings bell 47 zkicj at tamakae reserve zkicj on its second scenic flight for the day.
Waiuku history museums history museums in new zealand. Waiuku museum 2020 all you need to know before you go. Put waiuku on your list of places to visit, youll be surprised with all there is to do. The skilled and dedicated property management team takes the stress out of owning an investment property, or helping you find the perfect place to rent. The kentish hotel is a tavern in waiuku, new zealand that lays claim to the longest continuous. Waiuku is a small country town located in the auckland region of new zealand. A path from tamakae reserve to edgewater parade is under construction and will be a beauty when its done. It occupies a central location in waiuku town, is near the entrance to the waiuku harbor, and opposite the popular tamakae reserve which serves as a base for the waiuku museum and. Waiuku museum set on the banks of the old waiuku harbour and part of tamakae reserve that is a growing collection of historical building from around waiuku a historical village in progress.
An encyclopaedia of new zealand was a critical and publishing success at the time, and has been used as a basic reference work about the country since then. View more come down to waiuku museum today 19th november 11. The museum offers a pioneer experience with permanent and changing displays of maori and early colonial artifacts reflecting the areas maritime and agricultural past. Throughout its long history the kentish has been at the heart of waiuku life since it was built. Our blog covers subjects that may be of interest to locals, parents, grandparents, teens, clubs and more. It is close to the waiuku estuary and tamakae reserve where the waiuku heritage museum is. We hope you find this site informative and a place where you can gain further insight into the quality of learning and richness of experience that our students enjoy. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. A path from tamakae reserve to edgewater parade is. Waiuku museum is situated on the tamakae reserve beside the waiuku estuary. The history of the waiuku branch line follows that of many of new zealands branch lines with deputations, petitions, plans and counter plans and very little construction. Walk through history at rangiriri battle site or the magnificent awhitu lighthouse. Franklin is in the process of celebrating its history pukekohe and bombay will be busy over the next few months, showcasing how the area grew, with pukekohe having an open day and historical town walk this month and bombay doing their showcasing and celebrations in march just a week before our wonderful taste franklin.
Waiuku is a relaxed, friendly community with a compact main street, no traffic lights or parking meters. Fraser thomas was engaged by auckland council to undertake engineering and landscaping design for upgrading of the tamakae wharf and surrounds at tamakae reserve, waiuku, in collaboration with reset landscape architects and davis coastal consultants. Tamakae was the cultivator, provider and tamakou the orator. Further to my blog about marking our history in franklin, as we are in the years of having notable historical events to recount, is a little info about connections to possibly one of the most famous kiwi warships, hms archilles being the first nz unit to engage the enemy in wwii a movie was made about the archilles part in the war. Here is a new leaflet to guide you around the museum and tamakae reserve where the other buildings the museum cares for are located. Tamakae reserve, king street, waiuku, bring back the era of.
Historic settlement, now the service town for a fertile farming and horticultural area 64 km south of central auckland. Application for land use resource consent to extend the glenbrook vintage railway line from brights road to the tamakae reserve, waiuku. Wailuku has great historical value and a vibrant cultural legacy that runs deep. It lies along the waiuku estuary, which is the southern arm of manukau harbour. Attractions surrounding waiuku include waiuku river, karioitahi beach, tamakae reserve, glenbrook vintage railway and the manukau harbour. Please feel free to share with other parents and like us to keep. Living history our town, waiuku, railway rural living. Waiuku steel n wheels rotarywarbirds shots may 2015 may 11, 2015 18. One of the oldest established local museums in auckland can be found in waiuku. Educational activities waiuku 2123 the auckland region. Over the years the collection has been maintained by volunteers, and this is still the case. Ghostbusters dust off the deck chairs and get along to 2017s first free outdoor cinema event.
The area contains the george doherty green and the waiuku museum. Top 11 hotels in new zealand you must visit storied hotels. The gvr is based on part of the old waiuku branch line which opened in 1922 and closed to waiuku in 1967. The following story tells you how waiuku got its original name. Waiuku museum, hartmann house, tamakae reserve, the kentish hotel new zealands longest running hotel est. Direct from londons natural history museum, the best nature photographs from the past year are coming to auckland. It provides useful local information as well as tips that will help you and your family. The waiuku war memorial was unveiled on 9 june 1921. The museum can provide assistance with local genealogy and historical research. My apologies that the pictures and words in the book are backwards the joys of technology.
Waiuku accommodation, things to do and travel information. The settlement was founded in 1843 as a port on the route between auckland and the agricultural area of the waikato river to the south. Waiuku first world war memorial new zealand history. Construction of the gvr began in 1970 and in 1977 the railway opened between glenbrook and pukeoware. Educational activities in waiuku 2123 activeactivities. Waiuku new zealand, waiuku travel, tourism, accommodation. Waiuku steel n wheels rotarywarbirds shots may 2015. The lady jane franklin botanic reserve is good for a gander, lovely views from. Waiukus attractions include the tamakae reserve, the glenbrook vintage railway and the manukau harbour as well as the kentish hotel. History museums showcase the past history of the country whilst explaining its relevance to the present and future. The waterfront tamakae reserve is a popular destination for picnickers and visitors. Sited on the awaroa portage between the manukau harbour and waikato river waiuku was a stopping.
From kamehamehas victory at iao valley to the birthplace of the powerful sugar industry, wailuku played a large role in the islands history and made a strong impact on the state of hawaii. The tamakae reserve has the statue of tamakae carved from swamp kauri logs and serves as a base for the waiuku museum, among other attractions in. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. The whole museum is yours to explore as well as all heritage buildings on the tamakae reserve. Michelle scofield i loved both the story and your storytelling. Waiuku is a rural town in the auckland region in the north island of new zealand.
A history of the japanese people in hawaii wakukawa, ernest k. Waiuku forest, situated km southof waiuku township and owned by the crown, covers an area of over 1500 hectares and is open to the public during the day for recreational use swimming,fishing, walking and cycle tracks. Catch is, its in waiuku around 45 minutes south of the city centre. Welcome to waiuku primary schools official facebook page. Waiuku museum is next to the waiuku fire station on king street, waiuku. A roll of honour was also unveiled in the local public hall in 1931. Waiuku, beach, fishing, tourist, information network, franklin, glenbrook vintage rail, train, awhitu, new zealand, art. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Across our libraries we have language collections, consisting of books, music cds, and magazines in more than 30 languages.
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