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Edmonds' Clock Tower

Edmonds Clock Tower is a clock tower in Christchurch, New Zealand. Created by baking powder manufacturer Thomas Edmonds in 1929 to celebrate his 50th year of living in the city, it has been listed with Heritage New Zealand as a Category 2 historic place since 1981. History The clock tower was a donation by Thomas Edmonds, founder of the Edmonds brand, to celebrate 50 years of his living in Christchurch, as part of his riverside improvement scheme at a place called Poplar Crescent, which also saw the building of the Edmonds Band Rotunda. The clock tower was designed by Francis Willis, who also designed New Regent Street. The sculptor was William Trethewey, who also worked on several other projects in Christchurch, including the Bridge of Remembrance and the Statue of James Cook. Edmonds unveiled the foundation stone on 26 September 1929, the same day that he unveiled the foundation stones of the Edmonds Band Rotunda and the Radiant Hall. Inscribed on it is the text: This clock tower, telephone cabinet and all standard lights in Poplar Crescent were presented by T. J. Edmonds to celebrate 50 years residence in Christchurch 26 September 1929The clock tower has been listed by Heritage New Zealand as a Category 2 historic place since November 1981. The devastating February 2011 and June 2011 Christchurch earthquakes caused damage to the clock tower. In May 2012, after the June earthquakes, the top part of the clock tower was temporarily removed, splitting the clock tower in two, to improve public safety. The top was placed back in April 2013, and repairwork and strengthening was done from 2013 through 2015. Design The clock tower was made from volcanic rock, limestone from Mount Somers / Te Kiekie and reinforced concrete. There are windows on all sides of the clock tower, and there is a door on the west side, with the text "Poplar Crescent 1929" on the ground beside it. There are buttresses as well as gargoyles on each corner with globe lights hanging from their mouths, and the sides of the tower has the text "Faith", "Hope", "Peace" and "Charity". On the north and south sides of the tower there are matching medallions which portray Father Time, the personification of time passing. He is presented with an hour glass and a scythe, and looks like Edmonds. On the west side there is an owl to symbolise wisdom, a squirrel is on the south-east buttress, and on the other two buttresses there are two unknown birds. To the west of the clock tower is a circular-shaped telephone cabinet and letter box, which was made with the same materials as the clock tower. It has a drinking fountain, a window, and a flat roof with acanthus leaves on it. The door to the inside has been boarded up because of vandalism. See also Victoria Clock Tower References External links Media related to Edmonds' Clock Tower at Wikimedia Commons Image of the clock tower with the missing top Images of the telephone cabinet
Kensington Oval, Dunedin

The Kensington Oval, formerly known as the South Dunedin Recreation Ground, is a park and sports ground in Kensington, Dunedin, New Zealand. It is also known as just The Oval, although this name has become less common in recent years due to the potential confusion with the University Oval in the north of the city. Geography The Kensington Oval is officially regarded as the southern end of the city's Town Belt. The park, which is actually roughly triangular in shape, covers 9.25 hectares (22.9 acres). It is bounded by Princes Street, the northern end of Anderson's Bay Road, and the Dunedin Southern Motorway. Its name dates from 22 March 1864, when it was decided to enclose the main cricket pitch within a formal oval. From that time the former name rapidly fell out of use, and has been rarely used since the beginning of the twentieth century. The city's Boer War memorial, which stands at the northern corner of the Oval, was designed by Carlo Bergamini and erected in November 1906. History The first first-class cricket match in New Zealand was held on the ground in February 1864, when Otago played Canterbury. Otago played eight further first-class matches there, the last of which saw them play Canterbury in February 1878. The condition of the playing surface was generally unsatisfactory, with old tree roots protruding from the ground and the pitch unpredictable and at times dangerous to batsmen. In 1879 the Otago Cricket Association requested that the Dunedin City Council make improvements to the ground. When the Council decided not to make improvements, and refused to restrict access to the ground to cricket only, the Association decided to find another venue to play at. The enclosing bounds of the oval were removed in about 1899. Although representative matches are no longer played at the Kensington Oval, it is widely used for club, grade, and social cricket, and has two grass and three artificial wickets, as well as a pavilion. It is also used for softball in summer, and for football and rugby union in winter. In mid-May 2024, Dunedin's growing homeless problem led to the emergence of a tent encampment consisting of 11–22 tents in Kensington Oval. References External links "South Dunedin Recreation Ground". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN. Archived from the original on 21 December 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2024. "South Dunedin Recreation Ground, Dunedin Archive". CricketArchive. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
South Pacific Pictures

South Pacific Pictures is a New Zealand television production company. The company produces drama series, mini-series, telemovies and feature films for the domestic market and international market. SPP's largest property is Shortland Street the half-hour soap opera for TVNZ 2. In 2006, the company released Sione's Wedding and in 2002, the Oscar-nominated feature film Whale Rider. In 1998 the company produced the feature film, What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?, the sequel to Once Were Warriors. In May 2000, the company moved from Browns Bay (Auckland) to a new purpose-built studio complex in Henderson, West Auckland. SPP is in a joint venture with Australian company SLR Productions to produce animated shows aimed at international markets and also has a 50% interest in Satellite Media and has also created a joint venture known as Kura Productions with Quinton Hita to produce programming for the Māori Television Service. South Pacific Pictures was founded by CEO John Barnett. Film Television Current productions 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s–20s Television films Film & television library from Subsidiaries SLR Productions Deadly (2006; with Yoram Gross Productions) I Got a Rocket (2006–2007) Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist (2008–2009) Gasp! (2010–2011) The DaVincibles (2011) Guess How Much I Love You (2011–2017) Teenage Fairytale Dropouts (2012–2013) The Skinner Boys: Guardians of the Lost Secrets (2014–2017) Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs (2015) Lexi & Lottie: Trusty Twin Detectives (2016–2017) Alice-Miranda Friends Forever (2019) Berry Bees (2019–2020) Space Nova (2021) Alice-Miranda: A Royal Christmas Ball (2021) Live Action Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures (2014–2015) References External links South Pacific Pictures Website
Southbridge Primary School

Southbridge Primary School is a co-educational school based in Southbridge, New Zealand, for 5 to 11-year-old children. The school is divided into eight communities: Community 7 for year one students through to Community 1 for year six students. Community 8 is for new entrants in terms three and four. History Southbridge School was founded in November 1868 with a roll of 20 students, and in 1890 reached a peak of 389 students. From 1903 to 1924 the school buildings were shared by the Southbridge District High School, until they were destroyed by fire on 23 October 1924. The school was rebuilt on the opposite side of the street from the original site. Notes External links Official website A Picture of the Original School
Southern Cross Auckland Surgical Centre

Southern Cross Auckland Surgical Centre is a private day-stay hospital in Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand. It is run by the Southern Cross group. It was established as a private hospital in 1987 (New Zealand's first facility purpose-built for such a use) and was taken over by Southern Cross in 2005. It has 4 operating theatres, two recovery rooms and a 10-bed overnight stay facility. It employs around 90 staff and services 6,000 patients a year. Several specialists also have consultation rooms at the centre. References External links Official website
Southern Cross Hospital North Harbour

Southern Cross Hospital North Harbour is the only private surgical in-patient hospital on Auckland's North Shore, New Zealand. It is run by Southern Cross Hospitals Limited, part of the Southern Cross Healthcare Group, and was established in 1991. It is on Wairau Road in the suburb of Glenfield. The facility undertakes around 6,000 operations annually. References External links Southern Cross Hospital North Harbour (official hospital website)
Southland Girls' High School

Southland Girls' High School is a state girls' Year 7–13 secondary school in Georgetown, Invercargill, New Zealand. The school was established in 1879. It is a single-sex state school for years 7 to 13 with a roll of 1,122 students as of March 2026. From the 1880s to 1907 it shared a site with Southland Boys' High School and senior girls attended some classes at the boys' school. It moved to the current site in 1947. It consists of two main school blocks, one the former Tweedsmuir Junior High School. Students of all ages are mixed around the classrooms to involve all students thoroughly in school life, and one uniform is worn by all year levels. The students also wear red shoes with their uniforms. Two-yearly musical dramas are produced in conjunction with Southland Boys' High School. The 2006 NZQA report commended the school and staff for the very good practices and consistently high standards. A new school gymnasium was officially opened in 2007 by Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard. Enwood House is the Southland Girls' High School hostel for boarders between years 7 and 13. Enwood House provides 24 hour care for boarders with night staff on duty at all times. Girls can stay Monday to Friday or full-time, and short term stays are available. Principals Since its establishment in 1879, Southland Girls' High School has had 20 principals, with early head teachers being known as lady principals. Until 1905, the school was under the control of the rector of Southland Boys' High School. The following is an incomplete list of school principals: Notable alumnae Genevieve Behrent (born 1990), rower Ann Chapman (1935–2009), limnologist and first woman to lead an Antarctic expedition Jean Herbison (1923–2007), academic and educator Rose Hinchey (1910–1981), military nurse Molly Macalister (1920–1979), artist Clare Mallory (1913–1991), children's writer Lucy McIntyre (born 1997), New Zealand softball player Alena Saili (born 1998), rugby sevens player Amy du Plessis (born 1999), New Zealand rugby player References External links School website School Ultranet
Southmall Manurewa

Southmall Manurewa is a shopping centre located in Manurewa, a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand, located 24.7 kilometres (15.3 mi) south of the Auckland CBD. History The large Norfolk Pine tree which still stands outside the main entrance of the mall was planted circa 1911 (1911). Its removal was proposed during the development of the mall. Manurewa Borough Council first illuminated the tree as a Christmas attraction in 1950; a responsibility later taken over by the local business association. A cross was first placed at the top of the tree in 1953, during the first visit to New Zealand of Queen Elizabeth II. Plans for an American-style shopping centre in Manurewa began in the early 1960s. Manurewa was chosen due to its increasing population, and its proximity to the industrial areas in Wiri. The centre was developed by London based Hammerson Property & Investment Trust, who had developed the first mall in Auckland, LynnMall. It was Auckland's third major mall after LynnMall and the Pakuranga Town Centre. The project was confirmed in May 1964 and the foundation stone was laid on 18 March 1965. When it was opened on 22 February 1967, the complex included over 100,000 square feet of retail space, with Farmers taking up a fifth of the retail space, along with Woolworths, New World, Bond & Bond, and several other major retail chains represented, as well as a variety of speciality shops. The Maple Home Furnishing Centre was developed in 1970 at Southmall’s southern end. Southmall faced stiff competition after the larger and more glamorous Manukau City Centre mall opened less than five kilometres away in October 1976. The Southmall creche was closed down in 1985 because of lack of support from the retailers. In 1987 the centre was extensively remodeled and extended, becoming an enclosed mall. Southmall began Sunday trading on 7 July 1991. In 1992 the mall was put on the market, boasting four major retailers, 38 speciality shops and a 99% occupancy rate. In 1994 the then owners, Ladstone Properties, divided the mall into twenty strata-title properties which were auctioned individually. On 20 July 2006 the Manurewa railway station moved to a site behind the mall. The Manurewa interchange opened on the same day next to the station, providing interconnection with Auckland's bus network. By the early 1990s chain stores had begun to leave. In 2008 a bar in the mall introduced topless waitresses. In 2016, Southmall Manurewa was nominated as one of the 'saddest' malls in New Zealand, citing a lack of development, an "uninviting and dangerous" vibe and Westfield Manukau in the nearby vicinity attracting more appeal from shoppers. See also List of shopping centres in New Zealand References
Southward Car Museum

The Southward Car Museum is an automobile museum and event centre in Otaihanga, New Zealand. It was established by Len Southward in the 1970s to house his collection of over 450 vehicles and several aircraft and is now run by a charitable trust. The purpose-built building includes a 6,000 square metre exhibition hall, engineering workshop, gift shop and small coffee/snack bar, all set in park-like grounds. The building also incorporates the 474-seat Southward Theatre, which features the 1929 Wurlitzer Unit Orchestra theatre organ that was originally installed in the Civic Theatre in Auckland. History The core car collection was the personal work of Len Southward and his wife Vera. The couple began collecting cars in 1956 with a Ford Model T. Having established the largest private car collection in Australasia, in 1976 Southward purchased a 6-hectare (15-acre) site on which to establish a museum open to the public. Ground was broken on the museum site in 1971, but construction wasn't given council consent until 1977. The museum officially opened on 22 December 1979. In 2020 a new exhibit in the museum was opened, detailing Len and Vera's lives and achievements, including new digital and material installations. Collection The museum has about 450 vehicles, which include: 1895 Benz Velo, imported to New Zealand in 1900. 1915 Stutz Indianapolis race car Gull-winged Mercedes-Benz 1934 Cadillac V-16 Town Cabriolet, once owned by American actress Marlene Dietrich 1939 Mercedes-Benz 770, believed to have been intended as a gift for Edward VIII after the planned German invasion of Britain 1950 Cadillac Sixty Special "gangster special" - belonged to American gangster Mickey Cohen, fitted with armoured body panels and bulletproof plate glass 1+1⁄2 inches (38 mm) thick. DeLoreanm best known from the Back to the Future film series, the only DeLorean on public display in New Zealand. 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI rally car-p driven by Ken Block for the 2007 NZRC Season and Rally New Zealand References External links Media related to Southward Car Museum at Wikimedia Commons Southward Car Museum WellingtonNZ Tourism
Southwell School

Southwell School is an independent co-educational Anglican boarding and day school set in 32 acres of park-like grounds in central Hamilton, New Zealand. Southwell offers education to children aged 5 to 13 years. A number of international students attend the school. History In November 1911, Cecil Ernest Ferris started Southwell School with one boy, Robert Oliver, and later Vernon Wilkinson, at Allington Homestead (which is now the site of Melville High School.) In 1912, three D'Oyly Snow brothers joined the school, which was then held in a small building beside St Peter's Hall. By 1913 the roll had grown to twelve and the school had moved to Hukanui Road. In 1917 Mr H G Sergel became Headmaster and the school moved to Opoia Road. In 1921 the School moved to its present site on Peachgrove Road. The Sergel Family owned the school until 1963, when they transferred it to an independent Educational Trust, to be administered by a Trust Board. Notable alumni Daniel Gillies - actor Rt. Hon Sir Doug Graham - former Cabinet Minister Lance Hohaia - New Zealand and Warriors rugby league player Tūheitia Paki - Māori King between 2006 and 2024 Rt. Hon Simon Upton - former Cabinet Minister and Rhodes Scholar Quinn Tupaea - All Black Gary Schofield MNZM - Artist and Author Notable former staff Maurice Marshall, Headmaster, Olympic & Commonwealth Games athlete References
Auckland Harbour Bridge

L'Auckland Harbour Bridge est un pont autoroutier à huit voies qui enjambe Waitemata Harbour à Auckland, en Nouvelle-Zélande. Il rejoint Saint Marys Bay du côté de la ville d'Auckland et Northcote du côté de North Shore City. Il fait partie de la New Zealand State Highway 1 et de l'Auckland Northern Motorway. Le pont est exploité par la NZ Transport Agency (en). Liens externes Ressource relative à l'architecture : Structurae Portail des ponts Portail des routes Portail d'Auckland
Ponte del Porto di Auckland

Il ponte del Porto di Auckland è un ponte sul porto di Waitemata presso Auckland in Nuova Zelanda. Oltre 170 000 veicoli attraversano il ponte ogni giorno (2019), tra i quali più di mille autobus che, da soli, trasportano circa il 38% di tutte le persone che lo attraversano all'ora di punta della mattina. Note Altri progetti Wikimedia Commons contiene immagini o altri file su ponte del Porto di Auckland Collegamenti esterni Ponte del Porto di Auckland, su archINFORM. (EN) Ponte del Porto di Auckland, su Structurae.
Auckland Harbour Bridge

De Auckland Harbour Bridge is een brug in het noorden van Nieuw-Zeeland. De brug overspant sinds 30 mei 1959 de Waitemata-haven bij de stad Auckland. Over de brug loopt de Auckland Northern Motorway. Deze autosnelweg loopt van Auckland naar Puhoi en is onderdeel van de nationale weg SH1. De Auckland Harbour Bridge heeft een uniek systeem voor tijdens het spitsuur. De middelste rijstroken werken als wisselstrook die van richting kunnen worden veranderd tijdens de spits. Tussen de richtingen ligt een betonnen middenberm die verplaatst kan worden. Dit is gedaan omdat er een groot verschil in richting zat tussen de ochtend- en avondspits, maar er was niet genoeg ruimte om complete rijbanen om te vormen tot wisselstrook. Geschiedenis De brug werd tussen 1954 en 1959 gebouwd, oorspronkelijk met vier rijstroken (2x2). Door de snelle groei van de voorsteden ten noorden van Auckland was al snel meer capaciteit nodig. Daarom werd de brug in 1969 verbreed naar acht rijstroken. Vanaf de opening van de brug tot 1984 werd er tol geheven.
Ponte do Porto de Auckland

A Ponte do Porto de Auckland ou, na sua forma portuguesa, de Auclanda (Auckland Harbour Bridge) é uma ponte que atravessa o Porto de Waitemata, conectando Auckland e North Shore City. A ponte é parte da State Highway 1 (SH1), uma auto-estrada neozelandesa. É a segunda maior ponte na Nova Zelândia e a maior da Ilha Norte. A ponte tem um comprimento total de 1.020 m, elevando-se 43,27 m da água.
Prisión de Auckland

La Prisión de Auckland​ (en inglés: Auckland Prison; nombre original Prisión de Paremoremo, coloquialmente Pare, pronunciado "Par-re") es un centro penitenciario que consiste en un complejo de seguridad media y máxima seguridad en Paremoremo, Auckland, Nueva Zelanda. Los dos sectores están separados, pero situado muy juntos en una zona rural. La prisión contiene la única unidad de máxima seguridad especializada de Nueva Zelanda, que alberga algunos de los más graves delincuentes en el país. Sus antiguos nombres de 'Paremoremo' y 'Pare' son aún bien conocidos y utilizados en toda Nueva Zelanda. Véase también Prisión Régimen penitenciario Motín Referencias
Museu Memorial de Guerra d'Auckland

El Museu Memorial de Guerra d'Auckland (Auckland War Memorial Museum) és un dels museus més importants de Nova Zelanda. Les seves col·leccions se centren principalment en la història de Nova Zelanda, i més concretament en la de la regió d'Auckland, tant en la seva història natural com militar. Història Inaugurat 28 de novembre de 1929, al districte de Grafton, el museu està situat actualment en un dels edificis més destacats de la ciutat d'Auckland, construït l'any 1960 en estil neoclàssic, sobre un túmul d'origen volcànic, al parc Auckland Domain. Cenotafi El cenotafi s'aixeca davant del museu en memòria dels neozelandesos morts a la Primera Guerra Mundial. Està inspirat en el cenotafi de Londres. Aquest monument també ret homenatge als soldats neozelandesos que van morir durant la Segona Guerra Mundial i altres conflictes del segle xx. Referències
Aucklandské muzeum

Aucklandské muzeum (oficiálně Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira) je jedno nejvýznamnějších muzeí a válečných památníků na Novém Zélandu. Muzejní sbírky instituce jsou zaměřeny na novozélandskou, válečnou a přírodní historii. Dějiny Muzeum bylo založeno v roce 1852. Základní kámen současného budovy muzea byl položen v roce 1925. Budova v neoklasicistním stylu byla dokončena o čtyři roky později a slavnostně otevřena 28. listopadu 1929 za účasti Charlese Fergussona. Po druhé světové válce byla budova výrazně zvětšena. Odkazy Reference Externí odkazy Obrázky, zvuky či videa k tématu Aucklandské muzeum na Wikimedia Commons (anglicky) Oficiální stránky
Musée du mémorial de guerre d'Auckland

Le musée du mémorial de guerre d'Auckland (Auckland War Memorial Museum) est l'un des musées les plus importants de Nouvelle-Zélande. Ses collections se concentrent essentiellement sur l'histoire de la Nouvelle-Zélande, et plus particulièrement sur celle de la région d'Auckland, tant sur son histoire naturelle que militaire. Historique Inauguré le 28 novembre 1929, dans le quartier de Grafton, le musée est maintenant situé dans l'un des bâtiments les plus remarquables de la ville de Auckland, construit en 1960 dans un style néoclassique, sur un tertre d'origine volcanique, dans le parc Auckland Domain. Cénotaphe Le cénotaphe est érigé devant le musée à la mémoire des Néo-Zélandais morts lors de la Première Guerre mondiale. Il prend modèle sur le Cénotaphe de Londres. Ce monument rend également hommage aux soldats néo-zélandais morts au cours de la Seconde Guerre mondiale et des autres conflits du XXe siècle. Articles connexes Mémorial national de la Guerre (Nouvelle-Zélande) Mémorial national néo-zélandais de Longueval Lieux de mémoire de la Première Guerre mondiale Histoire de la Nouvelle-Zélande Liens externes Ressource relative à l'architecture : New Zealand Heritage List Auckland War Memorial Museum (site officiel) Portail des musées Portail de l’histoire militaire Portail du néo-classicisme Portail d'Auckland