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30: 557: 463: 670: 966: 894: 2661: 1073: 331: 277: 252:(sweet potato) gardens. At the peak of prosperity in 1750, the population numbered tens of thousands. It was pre-European New Zealand's most wealthy and populous area. However, from the early 18th century the Ngāti Pāoa people edged their way into the Hauraki Gulf and as far north as Mahurangi. Between 1740 and 1750 Ngāti Whātua-o-Kaipara moved south, invading the isthmus and killing 949:. Money was flowing into the city from the goldfields in the Coromandel and resulted in the construction of several public buildings and facilities. Throughout the latter part of the 19th century, Auckland continued to have a major part to play in the cultural landscape of the country. This was largely due to it continuing to be a major port and in particular, the location of the 2678: 1250:. It took five weeks before an emergency overhead cable was completed to restore the power supply to the Central Business District. For much of that time, about 60,000 of the 74,000 people who worked in the area worked from home or from relocated offices in the suburbs. Many of the 6,000 apartment dwellers in the area had to find alternative accommodation. 1086: 22: 499:. However, the Bay of Islands' geographical position made it very remote, inaccessible and off-centre from the rest of the New Zealand archipelago and Hobson knew little about the South Island and its populations. Auckland was officially declared New Zealand's capital in 1841, and the transfer of the administration from 780:. They exercised for 12 days per year and mustered for a church parade, fully equipped in military attire, each Sunday. Anglican clergy were appointed to serve in Onehunga (1847), Howick (1850), and Otahuhu-Panmure (1852). 681 fencibles arrived in 10 ships over 5 years. In addition in 1849 Grey sold land in 725:
The first immigrant ships sailing directly from Britain started to arrive as early as 1842. From early times the eastern side of the settlement remained reserved for government officials while mechanics and artisans, the so-called "unofficial" settlers, congregated on the western side, in areas like
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became the primary residence of the Governor, although moves to dispense with one in Auckland have never succeeded, in fact for a while the Government maintained a third residence in Christchurch. The return of the Vice-regal household to Auckland was regarded as the start of the Social Season in
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tribes were the main groups living in the area when Europeans arrived in New Zealand. European settlement to the north enabled traditional rivals Ngāpuhi and allied northern iwi to acquire muskets by trade. Initially no military advantage accrued; despite lacking muskets, Ngāti Whātua defeated a
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in Auckland, a British regiment had been called out to defend the city. The Onehunga fencibles were marched to the city as reinforcements and all the other fencible forces were alerted and stood to arms at their villages. HMS Fly went to Mechanics Bay and trained its guns on the Ngāti Pāoa. The
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As the Māori population declined for nearly a century, so did the quantity of land held by Ngāti Whātua. Within 20 years, 40% of their lands were lost, some through government land confiscation. At close to the lowest level of population, Ngāti Whātua land holding was reduced to a few acres at
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large numbers of state houses were constructed through the late 1930s, '40s and '50s, usually on quarter-acre (1,000 m²) sections — a tradition that survives despite frequent subdivision. To this day, a large percentage of the houses in Auckland only have one full story. Due to these factors,
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Aucklanders reacted to the loss of the status of capital by a campaign of redevelopment and rebuilding; including the replacement third Government House, built in 1856 in an attempt to retain the status. The house was in use until 1962, when the
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While trams and railway lines shaped Auckland's rapid extension in the early first half of the 20th century, they were soon overtaken by motor vehicles, with Auckland boasting one of the highest car-ownership rates of the world even before
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for over 40 years. The original Emily Place St Paul's was demolished in 1885, when Point Britomart was quarried away for waterfront reclamations, and the third and current St Paul's building on Symonds Street was built to replace it.
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cities. At this time Auckland experienced many of the pollution and overcrowding problems that plagued other 19th century cities, although as primarily a port rather than a manufacturing centre it avoided large-scale
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was a strategic location with its two harbours providing access to the sea on both the west and east coasts. It had fertile soils that facilitated horticulture and the two harbours provided plentiful
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the sea route from Britain was via South Africa and Australia, the opening of the Canal in 1914 altered this and Auckland's port became one of the most important features of the New Zealand economy.
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drew to a close, pressure for British intervention to quell lawlessness, in large part driven by missionary pressure to protect Māori, led to the annexation of New Zealand and the despatch of
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in the Waikato. They were employed on the same basis as the British fencibles. They had British officers but supplied their own arms. In April 1851 a large group of 350–450
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in 1841. When St Paul's was founded by Governor Hobson on 28 July 1841, hundreds attended the ceremony including Ngāti Whātua chiefs Āpihai Te Kawau, Te Keene and a young
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increased security and trading benefits. This would include greater access via the quickly developed port facilities for the lucrative trade in produce grown in
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showcased the fact that Auckland's power-supply infrastructure is still very vulnerable to disruption. A faulty powerline shackle caused a short-circuit at the
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From the outset, a steady flow of new arrivals from within New Zealand and from overseas came to the new capital. The first European settlers in Auckland,
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had arrived looking for Hobson. This ship carried 130 colonists and a prefabricated Governor's residence, which was similar to the house built to house
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of (European-settled) New Zealand in the middle of the 19th century to its current position as the fastest-growing and commercially dominating
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Throughout the 19th century Auckland's intense urban growth concentrated around the port in a very similar manner to most other
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Auckland and until the turn of the 20th century was marked by a parade from the dockside up Queen Street to Government House.
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region. Auckland grew fairly rapidly, from 1,500 in 1841 to 12,423 by 1864, with most growth occurring near the port area in
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A Russian scare at the end of the 19th century had caused coastal guns to be bought and fortifications built, notably at
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Sir George Grey was determined that the capital would not be attacked, as the first capital Russell had been, and so the
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The Royal New Zealand Fencibles 1847–1852.R. Alexander. G Gibson. A. LaRoche. Deed. Waiuku .1997.pp717,108,64,71,80,110
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in 1850. St Barnabas' chapel was built for Anglican Māori traders, and was sited in Augustus Terrace, Parnell in 1849.
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substation, with the blackout affecting wide parts of the conurbation, including the CBD, but sparing most of
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on 10 July 1985, two explosive devices attached to the hull by operatives of the French intelligence service (
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that allowed chilled meat to be safely shipped to Britain. Parliament met for the first time in Wellington in
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shop. After negotiation, Ngāti Pāoa were given some tobacco and they left. Later they gave Grey a greenstone
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Lower Queen Street in Auckland, New Zealand in 1919, showing typical road traffic. Postcard image from 1919.
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opened St Paul's in 1843, serving both Māori and European congregations, with two services conducted in
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appeared in New Zealand around this time, supported by ferry services, mostly to what would become
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which was established in 1843. Auckland's first Catholic church opened in 1843, later to become
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From the late 1840s, settlers attending Anglican chapels built in the then-rural communities of
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All four electrical power cables supplying the Central Business District failed on 20 February
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St Stephen's Anglican School (initially educating Māori girls, then later boys) opened in
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In World War II the city was overflown by a Japanese seaplane, chased ineffectually by a
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reason for the attack was the arrest of a Ngāti Pāoa chief for stealing a shift at a
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1841 survey map of the planned Auckland township, showing the original coastline and
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was formed. Between 1847 and 1852 large numbers of retired British soldiers, called
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From 1600 to 1750 the Tāmaki tribes terraced the volcanic cones, building
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in the event of an impending Japanese invasion, which never eventuated.
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arrived to attack Auckland in some 20 waka. By the time they landed at
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province from 1846 until its replacement following the passing of the
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Schematic map of the extent of the Auckland urban area, 21st century
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Some of the earliest archaeological sites in Auckland are found on
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in the early 1860s. Grey's modus operandi involved opening up the
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tribes in the north made the Tāmaki tribes vulnerable to attack.
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In Cruce Salus, A History of the Diocese of Auckland 1848 – 1980
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occupation and Māori cultural revival of the late 20th century.
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explorers in the late 18th century, over a short stretch as the
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as his future capital, while setting up a temporary capital at
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was built in 1853 to serve the suburbs of Freemans Bay and
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Ngāti Whātua would certainly have expected from British
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to Hobson, the new Governor of New Zealand, for the new
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in July 1985 awaiting departure to lead a flotilla of
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had founded and continued to dominate Port Nicholson.
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and growing fast, it had a lot to commend it. But the
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established Auckland as the colony's capital in 1841.
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Auckland's First Catholic School – And its Latest",
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and the Fort Britomart army barracks, were built on
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announced royal approval of the name on 26 November
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tribe. The dominant power on the Tāmaki isthmus was
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Index



Waihorotiu Stream
Auckland waterfront
Albert Park
University of Auckland
Auckland
Māori
European
official capital
metropolis
Māori people
Auckland isthmus
isthmus

kāinga
Motutapu Island
Ponui Island
Manukau Heads
Matukutūruru
kūmara
Ōtāhuhu
Mount Wellington
stone adze
Ngāi Tai
Tainui
Maraetai
Te Kawerau ā Maki
Waitākere Ranges
Kaipara

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