The Waipareira block was a 600-acre (240 ha) block of land in the West Auckland area of New Zealand sold by Māori iwi Ngāti Whātua to the Crown in 1853. The Waipareira block includes all of Hobsonville and the Whenuapai peninsula.
Etymology
editThe name Waipareira refers to a stream in the area that flows out to the Waitemata Harbour.[1] Waipareira means 'the creek at the place before mentioned'.[2]
History
editThe area of the Waipareira block was inhabited by Māori long before European settlement of New Zealand.[1] Although archaeological evidence of habitation such as middens has been discovered, no evidence of permanent settlements has been found in the area.[3]
In 1853, the Crown purchased 600 acres from Ngāti Whātua for £50. The sale proved controversial and was later renegotiated.[2][1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Ellen Cameron; Jen Low; Kirstin Ross. 9 MCKEAN ROAD, 101 TOTARA ROAD AND 105-107 TOTARA ROAD, WHENUAPAI: ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT (PDF) (Report).
- ^ a b Sarah Macready (August 2020). Trig Road Corridor Upgrade Assessment of Historic Heritage Effects (PDF) (Report). Auckland Council.
- ^ Jones, Martin. "Hobsonville Church". Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
External links
editTranslation of the original deed of sale
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