Heritage Sites

Our Heritage Sites

Explore our heritage sites and landmarks, each with its own story to tell. These iconic places offer a connection to our past and a glimpse into our enduring history.
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The Redoubts

On the 16th November 1863 a force of about nine hundred men, under Lieut.-Colonel Carey, embarked at Auckland…

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Montana Wines

Croatian immigrant Ivan Yukich planted his first grape vines in West Auckland in 1934. His sons Mate and…

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Esk Redoubt

This redoubt was established in December 1863 and was one of three built between Queen’s Redoubt at Pokino…

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Mangatangi Hall

Seventy five years ago the school was the only public building in the district and for years it…

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Miranda Redoubt

This redoubt was established in December 1863 and was one of three between Queen’s Redoubt at Pokino (Pokeno)…

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Stubbs Bridge

The first bridge across the Mangatangi River was built in 1922. Prior to that date all traffic had…

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Surrey Redoubt

This redoubt was established in December 1863 and was one of three between Pokino and Miranda on the…

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