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Hastings District — Hb Heritage Features DP

Geospatial point layer from Hawke's Bay Councils. Each feature carries the attributes listed below; geometry is provided as WKT in WGS84.

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hdc_hb_heritage_features_dp
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Hawke's Bay Councils
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Column Type Description
object_id long Internal feature ID (ArcGIS OBJECTID)
name string Name
pic_url string Pic URL
thumb_url string Thumb URL
website string Website
shortlist_id double Shortlist ID
number double Number
tab_id double Tab ID
location_set double Location set
symbol_id string Symbol ID
description_temp string Description temp
description string Description
geometry_wkt string Geometry as WKT (WGS84) — MULTIPOLYGON/POINT/LINESTRING

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Object IdNamePic UrlThumb UrlWebsiteShortlist IdNumberTab IdLocation SetSymbol IdDescription TempDescription
1Arden Househttps://www.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/ef999bf4272541c9a9b10990749009ea/resources/Arden__1639443203720__w1024.jpghttps://www.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/ef999bf4272541c9a9b10990749009ea/resources/Arden__1639443203720__thumb.jpg75.076.00.01.0<p><strong><span style='font-family:open_sansregular, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;'>LEGAL DESCRIPTION</span><span style='font-weight:normal; font-family:open_sansregular, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;'></strong> - Part Lot 2 DP 7045</span></p><p><strong>DISTRICT PLAN REFERENCE NUMBER -</strong> HB76</p><p><strong>DISTRICT PLAN HERITAGE CATEGORY -</strong> I</p><p><b>HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA REFERENCE</b> - 4410</p><p><b>HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA LIST CATEGORY</b> - I</p><p><strong>BUILDING USE -</strong> Private Dwelling<br /></p><p></p><p></p><p>Arden House is listed in the District Plan for its historical ties to the Chambers family, architectural significance as it was designed by <a href='https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/4g24/gummer-william-henry' target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>William Gummer</a> and its landscape qualities.</p><p>Arden House was built in 1926 for Maurice Stirling Chambers, who was the third son of Thomas Mason Chambers, of Havelock North. Maurice was a farmer and had bought the station Tauroa from his father John in February 1918. As well as farming Tauroa he managed Kopanga, (his brother Selwyn's property) for Selwyn's widow and son. In 1919 Maurice married Mirima Bartley and they moved into Kopanga living there until Arden was built in 1926.</p><p>Arden House is one of four large country houses in the Havelock North area designed by William Henry Gummer over the 20 year period from 1916. Gummer was one of the most outstanding architects working in New Zealand in the first half of this century and was responsible for the stylistically and structurally advanced Tauroa (1916), Craggy Range (1919), Arden (1926), and Te Mata (1935) homesteads at Havelock North. This collection of houses, make a significant contribution to New Zealand’s architectural design history. </p><p>Although these houses were all designed by Gummer, they were each quite different. Arden house has a particularly formal design with a symmetrical façade. It showcases the stripped classical style and the consistent use of superior materials and workmanship. The building is composed of reinforced concrete and brick with a plaster finish and captures elements of the modernist movement with arched lower windows, recessed upper windows, rounded corners and flat roof. The interior joinery is of totara with jarrah floors. </p><p>Under the guidance of Gummer, Arden House was engineered by Charles Reginald and drafted by Francis Gordon Wilson, who later became a New Zealand Government Architect. </p><p>Arden House survived the 1931 earthquake with only a few minor cracks. The house has had many previous uses; owned and used by Woodford House for accommodation (c 1944-1965); converted into six apartments and restored and converted into a hotel and restaurant. </p><p>Arden House makes its mark when seen from a distance, making a strong visual impact among the property’s rolling hills. Up close it is just as spectacular. This building is now used as a private residence and is not accessible to the general public. Entry of a place in the District Plan does not give rights of access and private property rights must be respected. </p><p>As well as being protected in the District Plan, Arden House is also recognised as a Category I building by Heritage New Zealand (Pouhere Taonga). </p><p><a href="https://www.heritage.org.nz/list-details/4410/Listing" target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>Click here for Related Heritage New Zealand List Entry</a>
2Belmount (Former Craggy Range)https://www.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/ef999bf4272541c9a9b10990749009ea/resources/Belmount__1639443217728__w1024.jpghttps://www.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/ef999bf4272541c9a9b10990749009ea/resources/Belmount__1639443217728__thumb.jpg76.077.00.01.0<p><b>ADDRESS</b> - 1315 Tukituki Road, Havelock North</p><p><b>LEGAL DESCRIPTION </b>- Lot 9 DP 557056</p><p><strong>DISTRICT PLAN REFERENCE NUMBER -</strong> HB77</p><p></p><p><strong>DISTRICT PLAN HERITAGE CATEGORY -</strong> I</p><p><b>HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA REFERENCE</b> - 4412</p><p><b>HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA LIST CATEGORY</b> - I</p><p><strong>BUILDING USE -</strong> Private Dwelling</p><p></p><p></p><p>Belmount homestead is listed in the District Plan&nbsp;for its historical ties to the Van Asch family, architectural significance as it was designed by <a href='https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/4g24/gummer-william-henry' target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>William Gummer</a> and its landscape qualities as it provides an impressive view on approach.</p><p>Belmount Homestead was built by William Van Asch after he purchased the 1500 hectare property (subdivided from the old Tuki Tuki station) in 1913. Van Asch was the eldest son of Gerrit Van Asch, first principal of the School of the Deaf, established at Sumner, Christchurch in 1887. William’s son, Piet Van Asch, pioneered aerial mapping in New Zealand with the establishment of New Zealand Aerial Mapping Limited and had his darkroom in the house. One of Piet’s first commercial contracts was surveying the effects of the 1931 earthquake on the water table of the region.</p><p>Designed by Auckland born architect William Henry Gummer, it was completed in 1918/19. The two storey cubist, exposed brick building was built with flat roofs, balconies and verandahs and is a deliberate response to the Hawkes Bay climate. Notable features include; the advanced modern design, the staircase with a large number of turns and recessed seat on the first landing and lead light windows downstairs, the Billiards room with the exposed brick, the dining room fireplace (red bricks form a square fireplace with a rounded hearth, while above a diamond pattern in brick four brick brackets support a Queensland maple mantelpiece) and construction principles of double cavity brick and reinforced concrete. </p><p>Belmount is one of four large country houses in the Havelock North area designed by William Henry Gummer over the 20 year period from 1916. Gummer was one of the most outstanding architects working in New Zealand in the first half of this century and was responsible for the stylistically and structurally advanced Tauroa (1916), Craggy Range (1919), Arden (1926), and Te Mata (1935) homesteads at Havelock North. This collection of houses make significant contribution to New Zealand’s architectural design history. </p><p>The homestead was originally known as “Craggy Range”, as reference to the ranges behind the property, however it was changed to “Belmount” in 1948 when Felix Campbell bought the property after returning from service with the RNZAF in World War II. </p><p>The property has undergone a massive restoration project in recent years, with work being completed on the homestead’s interior and gardens. There have been no structural changes to the building.</p><p>As well as being protected in the District Plan, Belmount is also recognised as a Category I building by Heritage New Zealand (Pouhere Taonga). </p><p>This building is a private residence and is not accessible to the general public. Entry of a place in the District Plan does not give rights of access and private property rights must be respected. </p><p><a href="https://www.heritage.org.nz/list-details/4412/Listing" target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>Click here for Related Heritage New Zealand List Entry</a>
3Christ Church (Anglican)https://www.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/ef999bf4272541c9a9b10990749009ea/resources/Christ%20Church%20-%20Anglican%20Church%20cropped__1599427436021__w324.jpghttps://www.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/ef999bf4272541c9a9b10990749009ea/resources/Christ%20Church%20-%20Anglican%20Church%20cropped__1599427436021__thumb.jpg2.03.00.01.0<p><strong>ADDRESS - </strong>2549 State Highway 2, Hastings<br /></p><p><strong>LEGAL DESCRIPTION - </strong>All of DP 2648 of PAPAARUHE 4A BLK XVI MARAEKAKAHO SD<br /></p><p><strong>DISTRICT PLAN REFERENCE NUMBER -</strong> HB3</p><p><strong>DISTRICT PLAN HERITAGE CATEGORY - </strong>I</p><p><b>HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA REFERENCE NUMBER</b> - 1036</p><p><b>HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA LIST CATEGORY</b>&nbsp; - I</p><p><strong>BUILDING USE -</strong> Place of Worship</p><p></p><p></p><p>Christ Church is listed in the District Plan as it is the oldest church in the Waiapu diocese and Hawkes Bay province, its association with Archdeacon Samuel Williams, architectural qualities&nbsp;and its picturesque structure standing amid mature oaks and set back from State Highway 2.</p><p>Christ Church was built in 1859 and is the oldest church in Hawke’s Bay. It was built by the founder of Te Aute School, the Archdeacon Samuel Williams. The church was built in an elegant Gothic Revival style and was constructed from native Totara, with a roof of Totara shingles. </p><p>The church welcomed both Pakeha and Maori worshipers. Despite a terrible fire in 1859 which saw the closure of the local school, the church continued to serve its community. Te Aute College was re-established and continued to use the church as their college chapel until their own was constructed in 1901. In 1881, a chancel was added, and in 1893 the transepts were added and the chancel extended. The vestry was moved to where it is currently situated. </p><p>The first wedding in the church was recorded to have taken place in 1860, when John Davies Ormond (who was a runholder, politician and Provincial Superintendent of Hawke’s Bay) married Hannah Richardson. </p><p>Christ Church became part of the Otane Parish in 1912, and remained part of the parish until 1983 when the parish was divided and the church became part of the Waiapu Diocese. At this point, the church was closed for regular services. </p><p>Over time the church has had improvements such as the stained glass windows created by John Bonor and Karl Parsons. In 2001/2002 a complete restoration was undertaken with the assistance of the Lotteries Commission and the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (now Heritage New Zealand (Pouhere Taonga)). </p><p>As well as being protected in the District Plan, Christ Church is also recognised as a Category I historic building by Heritage New Zealand (Pouhere Taonga) and also has a heritage covenant protecting it. </p><p><a href="https://www.heritage.org.nz/list-details/1036/Listing" target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>Click here for Related Heritage New Zealand List Entry</a>
4Maraekakaho Station Woolshedhttps://www.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/ef999bf4272541c9a9b10990749009ea/resources/MaraekakahoWoolshed__1639438697196__w1024.jpghttps://www.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/ef999bf4272541c9a9b10990749009ea/resources/MaraekakahoWoolshed__1639438697196__thumb.jpg7.08.00.01.0<p><b>ADDRESS</b> - 3513 State Highway 50, Hastings</p><p><b>LEGAL DESCRIPTION</b> - Pt LOT 1 DP 15458 </p><p><strong>DISTRICT PLAN REFERENCE NUMBER -</strong> HB8</p><p></p><p><strong>DISTRICT PLAN HERITAGE CATEGORY -</strong> I</p><p></p><p><b>HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA REFENCE NUMBER</b> - 1026</p><p><strong>HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA LIST CATEGORY</strong> -&nbsp;I</p><p><strong>BUILDING USE -</strong> Land Based Primary Production</p><p></p><p></p><p>Maraekakaho Station Woolshed is listed in the District Plan&nbsp;for architectural and landscape qualities, but also its history as an early Hawkes Bay sheep and stock breeding station and ties to the MacLean family.&nbsp; <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_McLean_(New_Zealand_politician)' target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>Sir Donald McLean</a> is seen as one of the most influential figures in 19th-century New Zealand history. He played a pivotal role in early relations between Māori and the government, in his various roles as Chief Land Purchase Officer, Native Secretary, the Superintendent of Hawkes Bay, official in charge of military operations on the East Coast and Native Minister.&nbsp; By 1850, McLean was regarded as New Zealand's most successful land-purchase official.&nbsp; Attributes of McLean's success were his fluency in Maori, his understanding of Maori protocol, his patience and the importance of 'taihoa' of waiting to achieve consensus. His son Robert Douglas (known as Douglas)&nbsp;Maclean (preferred spelling), successfully bred&nbsp;shorthorn cattle and Welsh Ponies. </p><p>The woolshed was a significant building on the now subdivided Maraekakaho Station, once the largest station in this area.&nbsp; The woolshed at Maraekakaho Station was built by the then owner,&nbsp;<a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Maclean' target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>Douglas Maclean</a> who took over the Station after the death of his father in 1877. </p><p>The woolshed, Hawkes Bays largest, had the ability to hold 5000 sheep undercover (which was only a portion of the carrying capacity of the station – being 63,000 sheep). The building has had no major modifications and its scale gives a good idea of the size of woolshed required on a large run in the nineteenth century before the subdivision of the big estates. A detached night pen was moved by traction engine up Whakapirau Road about 1930 to become the woolshed at Marae Downs. </p><p>It was constructed in 1883 and is one of the first woolsheds in New Zealand to be fitted with shearing machinery in 1891. The third woolshed for Maraekakaho Station, it was erected closer to the road to provide better access for horses and oxen transporting the wool and on slightly sloping land to ensure that the sub-structure remained drier. This large building, sited on State Highway 50, is a prominent feature of the landscape. </p><p>Constructed from Totara (probably from Kereru), Rimu and Kauri, the building is shaped in a large T-shape with one section orientated east-west and then a smaller gabled section on the north. Within the main section of the building there are four ventilating lanterns which for a purely functional structure are intricately detailed. Also contained here are drafting races, night pens, catching pens, and shearing stands. There were originally two shearing boards with 28 stands in total (14 at each end). </p><p>The north facing section of the woolshed houses a windlass with a pulley wheel (can be seen by the feature wheel mounted at the front of the building) which was used to move bales of wool to and from the loft, a storage space running the length of the building. Grains were also stored in the loft space. </p><p>In 1891 the Wolseley shearing machinery replaced hand shears. 80 men were employed on the property shearing 54,000 (HB Herald, 3.11.1891, 'We Shall Shear 54,000 sheep this year') sheep annually. The wool was pressed into wool bales, to be transported by bullock dray to Clive for shipping. </p><p>The architect is unknown but it is thought that Maraekakaho Station staff designed the woolshed, due to design elements which show that they understood sheep and stock movements. </p><p>As well as being protected in the District Plan, the Maraekakaho Station Woolshed is also recognised as a Category I building by Heritage New Zealand (Pouhere Taonga). There are also a number of other buildings located on Maraekakaho Station which are identified by Heritage New Zealand and protected in the District Plan. </p><p><a href="https://www.heritage.org.nz/list-details/1026/Listing" target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>Click here for Related Heritage New Zealand List Entry</a>
5Matapiro Station Homesteadhttps://www.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/ef999bf4272541c9a9b10990749009ea/resources/Matapiro%20Homestead%201__1610914571479__w1920.jpghttps://www.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/ef999bf4272541c9a9b10990749009ea/resources/Matapiro%20Homestead%201__1610914571479__thumb.jpg18.019.00.01.0<p><b>ADDRESS </b>- 895 Matapiro Road, Matapiro</p><p><b>LEGAL DESCRIPTION</b> -&nbsp; Lot 2 DP 324650 Lots 1 Lot 3 DP 8328 Pt Lots 2-3 DP 103 PT Lot 1 DP 1242 Lot 1 DP 1887 SEC 2 BLK II Matapiro SD Lot 1 DP 17430</p><p><strong>DISTRICT PLAN REFERENCE NUMBER -</strong> HB19</p><p><strong>DISTRICT PLAN HERITAGE CATEGORY -</strong> I</p><p><b>HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA REFERENCE</b> - 171</p><p><b>HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA LIST CATEGORY</b> - I</p><p><strong>BUILDING USE -</strong> Private Dwelling</p><p></p><p></p><p>The Matapiro Station Homestead&nbsp;is listed for historical, architectural and landscape reasons.</p><p>Matapiro Station was formerly owned by the Ngati - Upokoiri. The leasehold was purchased consecutively by several European settlers from 1858 until 1875 when Frederick D RIch and Walter Shrimpton (1841-1936) took up the run. Within a short time Shrimpton had purchased Rich's share of Matapiro. Shrimpton was born in England and immigrated to New Zealand in 1853. He purchased the Hewes estate, Otago, in 1858, though sold it five years later. He went to Hawkes Bay in 1872 where he was employed as Government Land Valuer. Having purchased the leasehold of Matapiro Station in 1875, Shrimpton was first to bring hares and greyhounds to Hawke's Bay. In 1876 he brought red deer from the South Island to Matapiro. A prominent name in local affairs within Hawkes Bay, Shrimpton was heavily involved in the community, serving as Chairman on the Hawkes Bay County Council from 1896 to 1926, as well as the Hawkes Bay Hospital Board from 1909 to 1934. About 1910 he donated funds to Napier Hospital for the establishment of the Shrimpton Children's Ward. This was in memory of his young son who had died at the age of six. </p><p>The first homestead at Matapiro Station was built near the river in 1878 on what is now the Omapere property. In 1886 it was sledged up the river and still exists as part of the manager's house and single men's quarters. </p><p>In the 1880s the present site was chosen for the erection of a new homestead, built on a spectacular terraced site with commanding views across the plains to the rolling hills in the distance and near the site of the old Te Whakairo carved house. Early photos of the homestead show a large single storey house. However in 1902 Shrimpton extended and enlarged the house for his growing family of five, with the work being carried out over the next eight years as designed by Charles Natusch. Natusch is best remembered for his legacy of fine houses of which many of the best examples are in the Hastings District including Matapiro. Matapiro like many other homesteads became the centre of the community with separate schoolroom, outbuildings and woolshed. </p><p>In its heyday, there was the maid, the family's cook, a dresser, a children's governess and at least one full-time gardener. There were 16 staff in the house who cooked for the staff, plus four rabbiters, as well as shepherds and other farming staff who lived in various cottages near the main house [HB Today, Crownthorpe: How it used to be, 25 October 2002]. </p><p>The grand two storey house includes ten bedrooms (the master includes a marble fireplace), a formal family lounge, a gentleman's business quarters and several bathrooms and features extensive verandahs on both levels. A range of gables can be seen on the various facades, culminating in a strong Elizabethan character. Internally, vast wood detailing can be seen, especially with the balustrading and newel posts on the stairs. Coloured leadlights also feature beautifully within the interior of the house, hinting at the Art Nouveau style. The house is complemented by a diverse group of buildings approximately 300 metres to the east, some of which are also protected in the District Plan. </p><p>The extensive grounds include a family chapel and sunken garden. </p><p>Shrimpton died in 1936 but his second wife, Edith, continued to reside in the homestead until she too passed in 1953. For a number of years the homestead remained unoccupied, but was maintained by a husband and wife who live in the servants’ quarters. The homestead is now occupied and used as a private residence. </p><p>As well as being protected in the District Plan, Matapiro Station Homestead is also recognised as a Category I building by Heritage New Zealand (Pouhere Taonga). </p><p>This building is a private residence and is not accessible to the general public. Entry of a place in the District Plan does not give rights of access and private property rights must be respected. </p><p><a href="https://www.heritage.org.nz/list-details/171/Listing" target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>Click here for Related Heritage New Zealand List Entry</a>

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