Heritage New Zealand Buildings

Booklet, Caccia Birch House

Booklet giving a short history of Caccia Birch House, created by the Manawatu Committee for the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

Historic Places in Palmerston North

A description of places listed on the Register of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, as at 2007 revised 2013). Compiled by Rosemary Harris, Margaret Tate and Pat Scrivens and published by the Manawatu Branch of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Pouhere Taonga. Buildings included: Regent Theatre; All Saints' Church; All Saints' Church Hall; Cathedral of the Holy Spirit; Grand Hotel building, Coronation Memorial,; Hitching Post; Te Peeti Te Awe Awe Memorial; Former T & G building; United Manawatu Lodge (now Aqaba); Ward Brothers building; Soldiers' Club building (former RSA, now Café Cuba); Palmerston North Technical Institute (now UCOL); Former Chief Post Office; Steeles building; Stubbs Jewellers building; Massey University Old Main Building (now Sir Geoffrey Perrin building); Massey University Refectory building; Wharerata; Craiglockhart (Moginie House); Old Dairy Factory (Dairy Research building); Caccia Birch house; 16 Guy Avenue; Kaingahou, 642 Pioneer Highway; 28 Ranfurly Street; Rangimarie, 3 Rangiora Avenue; Woolahra, Rangitikei Line; Cluny Park, Rangitikei Line; 239 and 241 Ruahine Street; 170 Russell Street; Hoffman Kiln; Hokowhitu School; Stone Wall, Pahiatua Track

The Houses of Bernard Cox

Bernard Cox (1905 - 1970) was a Palmerston North architect. The houses designed by Cox are important as examples of modernism, a major twentieth century movement that revolutionised the way houses are designed and constructed and which expressed the social vision of the mid-twentieth century. This booklet, detailing Cox's life and some of his buildings, was written to accompany an exhibition mounted by the Manawatu Branch of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

Public Trust Office,

The newly renovated Public Trust Office was completed in December 1979. A single storey brick building was built on this site in 1921. An extension was built in 1929 and a second storey added 1937–1938. The original front part of the building was demolished in August 1978 and replaced, as can be seen in the photograph.

Northcote Trust Hospital, Grey Street

Northcote Hospital on Grey Street is seen here in 1944 soon after the completion of extensive renovations. The building was built about 1904 for Mrs Freeman for use as a private hospital. The improvements of 1944 was financed by Miss Flower, designed by Mr R Thorrold-Jaggard and constructed by the McMillan brothers. When it reopened in late 1944 the hospital was described as one of the most up-to-date private hospitals in the country. It was run by the Northcote Trust from 1970-1982 when it was sold to the Southern Cross Hospital Trust.

Northcote Trust Hospital, Grey Street

The Northcote Hospital was first built in Grey Street early in the 1900s. Additions and alterations were made in 1916 and 1944. It was run by the Northcote Trust from 1970-1982 when it was sold to the Southern Cross Hospital Trust. Photograph of the Northcote Trust Hospital depicted in a painting by Jack Register, a prominent local painter.

Public Trust Office, Main Street

A permanent branch office was established in Palmerston North in 1919 with this particular building opening in 1922. An additional storey on a portion of the premises and extensive improvements on the ground floor of the building were carried out in the 1930s. The front of this building was demolished in August 1978, replaced with a new front section, completed December 1979.

Cottage at 'Papaiōea Historic Village'

This was the first building, originally built and lived in by Neil Christian Hansen in 1875, placed on the site of what was planned to be the Papaiōea Historic Village. The village was being established on James Line (opposite the cemetery gates) by Graham Norman. Mr Norman hoped to begin the village by redecorating an existing cottage on the front of the property.

Specification for contract for additions to Nash Buildings, George Street

Specification for additions to the 'Nash Building' in George Street, architect O A Jorgensen. Built for Mrs J A Nash, with tenders closing 22 December 1928. The Nash building was constructed c. 1925.

Specification for contract for new building, George Street

Specification for the 'Andrews Building' in George Street, Palmerston North, architect O. A Jorgensen. Built for Mr S Andrews, with tenders closing 27 November 1928.

42 - 50 George Street, Palmerston North

Building plan for new shop at 42-50 George Street, to be built for Mrs J A Nash. Created by H Hickson A.N.Z.I.A., Registered Architect, Palmerston North. Shows elevation to George Street, side section, and Ground and First Floor plans. Building was constructed c. 1925, with an addition to the building (Cuba Street end) built at a later date.

Public Trust Office, 470 Main Street

The Public Trust was established in 1872. In Palmerston North the Public Trust grew rapidly earning a permanent branch office in 1919; by 1937 it had a staff of fifty under the control of Mr C Freyberg, District Public Trustee. The building shown here was opened in 1922; in later years many extensions were required, including a partial second floor being added and extensive improvements on the ground floor completed around 1936. The building was demolished in August/September of 1978 to make way for the new courthouse building. See also ; ‘Swamp to City’ pg 138.

Demolition of Public Trust Office, 470 Main Street

The Public Trust was established in 1872. In Palmerston North the Public Trust grew rapidly earning a permanent branch office in 1919; by 1937 it had a staff of fifty under the control of Mr C Freyberg, District Public Trustee. The building shown here was opened in 1922; in later years many extensions were required, including a partial second floor being added and extensive improvements on the ground floor completed around 1936. The building was demolished in August/September of 1978 to make way for the new courthouse building. See also ; ‘Swamp to City’ pg 138.

Best Care Charitable Trust - Danielle Harris

The community and voluntary sector contributes significantly to the social, spiritual, economic, physical, and cultural health and well-being of all New Zealanders. Often working with the most vulnerable and marginalised groups in society, the work of community and voluntary organisations is not always visible. However the services produced by such organisations support the people of our City. This video profiles one of five community organisations operating in Palmerston North. They were created by the Palmerston North City Council to help raise the profile of the community services sector and promote its significance to the wider community.

Public Trust Office interior, Main Street

The Public Trust Office, located at 470 Main Street, was built as a single-storey brick building in 1921. An extension was built in 1929 and a second-storey added in 1937 and 1938. In August 1978 the front portion of the original building was demolished, replaced with a new section completed December 1979.

Palmerston North Heritage Trust awards 2018

Public Trust office, 470 Main Street

The Public Trust Office was established in Palmerston North in 1872. This purpose built building was opened in December 1921, after the original agency was replaced by a permanent branch office in 1919. In 1929 an extension was added to the building and a second storey in 1937-1938. The building was demolished in 1978 to make way for a new Public Trust office.

"Historic Brown Jug" Gifted to Library

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 08 June 1961 "Mr. T. Nuttale, the assistant-librarian at the Palmerston North Library, is seen inspecting a small brown jug manufactured in the Hartley potteries at Falmouth, England before 1800. The jug was presented to the Palmerston North Library Archives section by Mrs. E.M. Ryman, of Hamilton."

Historical Maori Pageant Souvenir Programme

From the title page, "Historical Maori Pageant Organised and Staged by the Maori People of the Manawatu District for the Diamond Jubilee Committee of Palmerston North as an event during the Celebrations, held in November 20th to 27th, 1937. Maori Committee: Rangi Marumaru (Parewanui), Chairman Hoani Meihana Apakura Meihana Durie (Aorangi) Wiremu K Te Aweawe (Rangiotu) Akuira Te Rangi (Rangiotu) Tata Roera (Awahuri) Te Hiwawa Paurini (Tokorangi) Purangi Herangi (Pikiahu-Waewae, Halcombe) Te Haeana Wi Hemara (Motuiti) Pitihira Reihana (Motuiti) Takerei Kohika (Poutu-Shannon) Hon. Rangi Mawhete, M.L.C. (Convener) Taite Te Tomo (Kakariki) (Kaumatua representing the older generation of assembled tribes) Rikihana B Carkeek, Hon. Secretary" Printed by local company H. L. Young Ltd.

Manawatu Journal of History: Volume 2

The Manawatu Journal of History contains articles on the history of the wider Manawatu area, written by a variety of contributors. The Journal is published annually. Conditions of use: This journal is made available for personal use, study and research and all articles remain copyrighted to their original authors. For permission to reuse or publish please contact: The Editor, Manawatu Journal Associates, PO Box 1702, Palmerston North 4440.