OTAHUHU HISTORIC HERITAGE SURVEY Overview Report PREPARED FOR AUCKLAND COUNCIL BY MATTHEWS & MATTHEWS ARCHITECTS LTD IN ASSOCIATION WITH LYN WILLIAMS LISA TRUTTMAN BRUCE W HAYWARD CLOUGH & ASSOCIATES LTD JP ADAM RA SKIDMORE URBAN DESIGN LTD FINAL August 2014 OTAHUHU HISTORIC HERITAGE SURVEY 2013 Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Brief .................................................................................................................. 4 1.2 The Study area ................................................................................................. 5 1.3 Methodology and Approach .............................................................................. 5 1.4 Acknowledgements ........................................................................................... 5 1.5 Overview of report structure and component parts ........................................... 7 2.0 ŌTĀHUHU STUDY AREA-SUMMARY OF HISTORIC HERITAGE ISSUES ....... 9 2.1 Built Heritage Overview and recommendations ................................................ 9 2.2 Overview and recommendations in relation to geology .................................. 12 2.3 Overview and recommendations in relation to archaeology ........................... 13 2.4 Overview and recommendations Landscape History ...................................... 13 2.5 Overview and recommendations related to Maori Ancestral Relationships and issues identified. ................................................................................................... 15 Appendices Appendix 1: Historic thematic overview Appendix 2: Built historic heritage Appendix 3: Geology report Appendix 4: Archaeology report Appendix 5: Landscape report Appendix 6: Māori ancestral relationships with Māngere-Otahuhu FINAL REV. 5, AUG 2014 3 OTAHUHU HISTORIC HERITAGE SURVEY 2013 1.0 INTRODUCTION Investigate the local history of the area based on an understanding of key themes important in the development of the area. 1.1 Brief Consider the area holistically including assessment of; historic heritage places The purpose of this study is to undertake a and areas; archaeological sites; special Historic Heritage Survey of the Ōtāhuhu study character and design context; sites of area. The aim of the study is to provide significance to Māori; natural landscape research, analysis and recommendations for including geology and open space, parks historic heritage places and areas; special and gardens, based on research, analysis character; the natural landscape/geology; and field survey.2 archaeology, landscapes of heritage interest; Seek to identify the heritage values and, Maori heritage. associated with a place through consultation with mana whenua, local The findings from the work will be used to people and the community3; inform three pieces of work being carried out Provide an evidence base to inform by Auckland Council which are: relevant Auckland Council plans, policies and decisions. This includes assessing The Auckland Council Interim Guidance on the historic heritage significance of places Historic Heritage Surveys, which will provide and areas, making use of the evaluation the ‘template’ for future surveys across criteria set out in the Unitary Plan for Auckland; scheduling significant Historic Heritage Places and Special Character Areas; and, The preparation of the Auckland Council Include recommendations that will Unitary Plan, which will include objectives and positively influence a wide range of local policies that will shape the future of this area, a ‘place shaping’ activities. This includes schedule of significant Historic Heritage Places regulatory and non-regulatory tools. and Special Character Areas; and, 2 Provide high quality and detailed The Auckland Council Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Area feedback on the draft HHS Interim Guidance, Plan, which shows how the area could change including: over the next 30 years and help deliver the Strengths; Auckland Plan. Weaknesses; and, Recommended changes to the text or The scope of this study is to: illustrations. 1. Undertake a Historic Heritage Survey 3 Assist Auckland Council consultation of Ōtāhuhu, to improve understanding of with the local board, mana whenua, and the historic heritage in the area and make community, to raise awareness and encourage recommendations for its future management. collaborative working. Including: This should meet the requirements set out in the HHS Interim Guidance for a Detailed (level Engagement with the local board, mana 3) HHS1. This includes the following: whenua, and the community, to identify opportunities for collaborative working; and, Recommended education and outreach products (e.g. local history leaflet, 1 Level 3 HHSs require systematic documentary research, heritage trail, interpretation panels, including primary research and assessment of individual workshops, online resources etc). places. Fieldwork is carried out on foot, based on external observation of the whole area and supplemented by more detailed inspection of potentially significant places. Level 3 HHSs are most suitable for areas that have a complex development history or where assessment of individual places is required. As a minimum, Level 3 HHSs assess 2 The identification and evaluation of individual trees for the historic heritage significance of places and areas, potential scheduling was outside the scope of the study, making use of the evaluation criteria set out in the Unitary however trees noted during field work to be noted. Plan for scheduling. This is to provide the evidence base 3 Maori history and sites of significance were investigated for inclusion in the Unitary Plan. in tandem with this report. FINAL REV. 5, AUG 2014 4 OTAHUHU HISTORIC HERITAGE SURVEY 2013 Stage 1: Broad research, preliminary field survey work and information gathering to: 1.2 The Study area understand the historic development of The area defined in the study brief the area as a whole and understand approximates that of the former Borough of individual places or areas in context Ōtāhuhu but extends to include the land west of the Main Trunk Line to the Manukau shore, enable preparation of a written thematic Mt Richmond, and some of Māngere East. The historic overview, with supporting historic historic overview has considered an area of maps and photos, summarise places interest around the study area, where relevant, already identified as being of historic to capture significant industries or facilities that heritage value impacted on the history of Ōtāhuhu. (Refer study area map, Figure 1). make a preliminary identification of places or areas that may potentially be of historic heritage value that may warrant further 1.3 Methodology and Approach investigation. Stage 2: More detailed research and field The Historic Heritage Survey methodology survey work to: involves a broad skills set and the work has Prepare a developed study list of places been undertaken by an interdisciplinary team, and/ or areas that warrant further including: investigation Project management: Matthews & Matthews Architects Ltd Stage 3: Detailed research, analysis and assessment of places/ areas with Built heritage: recommendations for statutory management Matthews & Matthews Architects Ltd, where appropriate. Dr Ann McEwan The process is interactive; more detailed Historians and researchers: Lyn Williams, Lisa research may lead to priorities for ongoing Truttman work being adjusted. Constraints on timeframe for the work also restrict the numbers of places Archaeology: Clough & Associates that can be assessed in detail. Māori ancestral relationships: Graeme Murdoch in consultation with Mana Whenua 1.4 Acknowledgements Natural heritage, geology: Bruce Hayward The assistance of the following people and organisations during the preparation of this Landscape history: John P Adam study is gratefully acknowledged: Urban design analysis: RA Skidmore Urban The Ōtāhuhu Historical Society, including Design Ltd Bruce and Wilma Madgwick, Ray Goodger, Allan McGuinn, Mary Crighton and Elaine The Historic Heritage Survey process has Read. The Ōtāhuhu Historical Society has followed a logical staged approach. The generously shared their expert local Ōtāhuhu study required a Detailed (Level 3) knowledge and archival records. assessment which involves broad contextual Barry Haddock, Ōtāhuhu, research and initial identification of places of Auckland Libraries, potential interest, followed by prioritized study Ōtāhuhu Library, lists and detailed research and assessment Bruce Ringer and Sharon Smith, South where appropriate to evaluate the heritage Auckland Research Centre, significance of places that may justify specific Auckland Council Archives, controls and management, including for Auckland Architecture Archive, scheduling and/ or special character overlays. Archives New Zealand. In general the stages of work include: FINAL REV. 5, AUG 2014 5 OTAHUHU HISTORIC HERITAGE SURVEY 2013 Figure 1: Ōtāhuhu Study area FINAL REV. 5, AUG 2014 6 OTAHUHU HISTORIC HERITAGE SURVEY 2013 1.5 Overview of report structure and Where preliminary research highlighted values component parts that appeared significant, priorities for more detailed investigation were developed. This report provides an overview of the Ōtāhuhu Historic Heritage Survey. The Research information gathered for a wide appendices which follow in the Overview number of places in Ōtāhuhu has been Report include input from the consultant team