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Victoria Mansions

Victoria Mansions is a residential Category II heritage building in central Christchurch, New Zealand. Heathcote Helmore had the commission in 1931 to design the building; he designed in Art Deco as was fashionable at the time. In March 1935, Victoria Mansions Limited was formed to undertake the development. They expected to pay NZ£2,800 for the land and NZ£18,000 for the building. Located immediately south of the Victoria Clock Tower, the land had three street frontages: 82 feet (25 m) to the north (Salisbury Street), 100 feet (30 m) to Montreal Street, and 88 feet (27 m) to Victoria Street. Construction started in June 1935, with five apartments on each floor, plus a single rooftop apartment, making 21 apartments in total. A small restaurant was attached on the Victoria Street frontage, with adjacent garages. Apartments were ready for occupation in May 1936. The building was damaged in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake and has since stood empty. The adjoining restaurant was demolished after the earthquakes. In 2020, it was announced that the building will be restored, and a fifth storey added for two rooftop penthouses. Though this proposal was never finalised. In 2025, a New Zealand property developer applied for consent to redevelop the building, which includes adding two more storeys to the building and an upgraded facade. Notable occupiers Henry Cotterill (1855–1943), of Duncan Cotterill (law firm); from 1936 References
Langford Store

Langford Store, also known as the Bainham Store and until 2009 as Langford's Store, is a historic general store at Bainham in the Tasman District of the South Island, New Zealand. A new combined post office and general store at Bainham was built in 1928 by the local postmaster, Edward Bates Langford. He leased part of the building to the Post Office and Telegraph Department to provide postal services, while using the remainder as a store. Description The Langford Store maintains a russet 1920s appearance. It is a combined post office and general store, once a common sight in rural New Zealand but has become rare. The Langford Store's floor is constructed from concrete slabs, the cladding is timber, and the roofing is galvanised corrugated iron. Tongue and groove boards are used to line the interior. History Edward Bates Langford was postmaster of the area since 1923. In 1925 a proposal to construct to a new post office was put forward but Langford suggested that he would build a combined general store and post office with the post office being leased from Langford. The Post Office Department agreed to this plan and a building was erected in 1928. Lorna Langford started working for the store in 1947 doing basic tasks for her grandfather, Edward. Lorna took over as postmistress in 1952 and the running of the general store in 1954. She ran the businesses until retiring in either 2008 or 2009, when Sukhita Langford, Edward's great granddaughter, moved from Wellington to take over the store. Lorna Langford died in 2020. Under Sukhita's management the store became an art gallery and café. The building was accorded historic place category 2 listing by Heritage New Zealand in 1990, and has become a tourist attraction in its own right. As of 2024, three generations of the Langford family have operated the store. Notes References External links Media related to Langford Store at Wikimedia Commons
Lake Tekapo Airport

Lake Tekapo Airport (IATA: N/A, ICAO: NZTL) is a Non-Certificated Airport 1.5 NM (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) west of Lake Tekapo township in the Mackenzie District of the South Island in New Zealand. The airport was constructed by Air Safaris in 1974 for scenic charter flights over the Southern Alps. Operational information Movements restricted to paved areas. Non-standard RWY markings for Air Safaris reference and use only. CAUTION: Main highway on approach to RWY 11. Maintain adequate clearance. CAUTION: Tekapo/Mackenzie heliport located 1.5NM to SW of aerodrome. VFR operations within NZB978 Southern Alps MBZ are subject to special procedures. Refer to ENR 1.16 VFR Procedures, Mount Cook/Westland. LED emergency lighting available – full length. VFR night operations limited to Air Safaris approved pilots. Fuel: Greenstone Energy Swipecard AVGAS, Jet A1 Gallery Sources NZAIP Volume 4 AD AIP New Zealand (PDF)
Due Drop Events Centre

Due Drop Events Centre (previously known as the Vodafone Events Centre and TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre) is a multi-purpose event centre located in Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand (suburb of the former Manukau City), with an indoor arena, theatre and meeting halls hosting community, cultural and sports events, concerts and plays, exhibits, trade fairs and expos, corporate functions, meetings, weddings and other special events. Construction of the centre cost an estimated NZ$48.7 million, of which somewhat less than half came from the former Manukau City Council. The naming rights sponsor was Vodafone New Zealand (now One NZ), but after it was purchased by the Due Drop Foundation, the centre was subsequently renamed. Facilities Sir Woolf Fisher Arena The Sir Woolf Fisher Arena has an end theatre stage capacity of 3,000 people utilising a combination of terraced and flat floor seating. BNZ Theatre Sponsored by BNZ, this theatre features changeable seating with a traditional end stage format. The theatre sits a maximum of 700 people. It is home to the Manukau Symphony Orchestra while hosting other concerts, plays, musicals, recitals, weddings and conferences. The theatre includes four dressing rooms. Trillian Wero Whitewater Park The Trillian Wero Whitewater Park (opened 2016, formerly Wero Whitewater Park until 2025) is the first purpose-built man-made river and white-water facility of New Zealand, offers water activities including rafting, kayaking and standup paddleboarding as well as for the 2017 World Masters Games. Wero Climb The Wero Climb (opened 2025) is a 16-meter-high climbing structure featuring over 70 unique challenges, and stories inspired by Māori mythology. It's safe, fun, and designed for adventurers of all ages and fitness levels. 2009 highlights Mayoress Charity Gala Ball raised $300,000 for Kidz First NZ$ 544,000 given in direct community sponsorship 9,020 students attended our Schools Programme Home to the Manukau Symphony Orchestra Home to The Original Art Sale, Auckland's largest art market Host to the Southside Arts Festival Over 1.3 million visitors since opening 65% of events were community-based Design completed for Stage 2 Awards The Due Drop Events Centre has won a number of awards over the years: NZIA Resene, Local Award for Architecture - Category: Community & Cultural (2005) Origin Timber Design Awards - Category: Commercial or Public / Architectural Excellence (Cox Creative Spaces, Sinclair Knight Merz & Mainzeal Construction) / Supreme Award Winner (2005) Property Council of New Zealand / Rider Hunt Property Awards - Category: Special Purpose Property Award of Excellence (Ignite Architects), (2006) AGENZ, Silver Award of Merit - Category: In recognition of an outstanding project (2006) Westpac Manukau Business Excellence Award - Category: Excellence in Tourism - Finalist (2006) Westpac Manukau Business Excellence Award - Category: Excellence in Tourism - Winner (2006) References
Temperzone

Temperzone is a privately owned large-sized organisation specialising in manufacturing air conditioning units and ventilation equipment for both residential and commercial markets. It operates in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and other parts of Asia. Temperzone has over 500 employees. History The Temperzone Group was originally formed in New Zealand in 1956 by founder Eric Kendall. Temperzone's presence in Australia was due to the acquisition of Bradway Engineering in 1985. Today, the business is run by Governing Director and CEO Les Kendall. General It is one of the few manufacturers in Australia & New Zealand that still manufactures within those countries. It is also one of the only companies in the manufacturing industry that has its management structure within Australasia. Temperzone was the first manufacturer to use R-410A refrigerant (with a Zero ODP) as a standard across its entire split-ducted, rooftop package & water source heat pump range. Temperzone is the largest air conditioning manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand. Hitachi Strategic Alliance On 3 August 2009, Temperzone Australia and Hitachi announced a strategic alliance which allowed Hitachi air conditioning products to be exclusively distributed within the Australian and New Zealand markets by Temperzone. 2020 Layoffs Temperzone laid off 85 of its employees after COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand. See also Air conditioning HVAC Refrigerant References External links Official website Temperzone on LinkedIn
Temple Basin

Temple Basin is a club skifield in Arthur's Pass, in New Zealand's South Island. Operated by two clubs, the Temple Basin Ski Club and the Canterbury University Snow Sports Club, the ski area has 3 rope tows, two on-site lodges, two shelters and a ski school and ski shop. The tows cover an elevation range of 1326–1753 metres, for a skiable domain of 320 hectares. The field claim's to have the best big mountain and variety of terrain in New Zealand and has been highly recommended by adventure skiers on several occasions. The ski area is accessed on foot via a walking track from the Temple Basin Car Park within Arthers Pass. Temple Basin Ski Club operates a motorised goods lift to carry patrons gear and other equipment. Temple Basin is approximately 2 hours from Christchurch by car, followed by a 45-minute walk. Like many club fields, a good portion of the skiable area is accessible only by hiking, including some hiking between lifts. The field consists of 4 main basins. Cassidy Tow accesses a smooth open basin with beginner and intermediate terrain. Temple Tow accesses an intermediate slope. Between Cassidy and Temple tows a stream gut offers rock faces and snow traps. A short walk from the top of Temple Tow brings users to Downhill Basin and the fields highest Tow. Downhill consists of a wide open bowl with Blimit and Mt Temples peaks above. A traverse and/or hike from the top of Downhill Tow gives users access to Bills Basin, an intermediate basin with a collection of chutes at the bottom. From the top of Downhill tow one can also hike to the peak accessing the Mingha Valley over the ridge. The Mingha, whilst not patrolled, is commonly used by backcountry skiers and snowboarders. This field is just on the Western side of the Southern Alps and so receives significantly more snowstorms than those areas further east. Accommodation There are two lodges in operation at Temple Basin which together have a maximum capacity of 120 visitors per night. Ferirer Lodge, the larger of the two can accommodate 75 visitors, and boasts hot showers, main's power, wifi and even a chef. CUSSC lodge, maintained by students from Canterbury University accommodates 45 visitors and shares similar amenities. A third building, Lockwood Shelter is maintained by the Canterbury Mountainering Club as a day lodge. New Zealand Snow Safety Institute Temple Basin is home to the New Zealand Snow Safety Institute. The New Zealand Snow Safety Institute runs a series of courses throughout the year on aspects of mountaineering and mountain safety. These courses are aimed for climbers, skiers, snowboarders and trampers. The lodges at Temple Basin allows for students to stay on field and watch the snow pack evolve over time aiding the learning of these skills. References External links Temple Basin official website Canterbury University Snow Sports Club website NZ Snow Safety Institute website
Tui (Brauerei)

Tui ist eine neuseeländische Bierbrauerei mit Sitz in Mangatainoka bei Palmerston North. Sie wurde 1889 von Henry Wagstaff gegründet. Markenzeichen ist der in Neuseeland bekannte gleichnamige Vogel. Auf den Flaschen der Brauerei ist zu lesen, dass Henry Wagstaff im Frühling 1889 am Mangatainoka River eine Rast eingelegt und das Wasser dieses Flusses für seinen Tee benutzt habe. Von der Qualität des Wassers begeistert habe er beschlossen, an diesem Fluss eine Brauerei zu errichten, um das Wasser künftig zum Brauen zu verwenden. Dies sei die Geburtsstunde der Tui-Brauerei gewesen. Heute gehört die Brauerei zu den Dominion Breweries. Weblinks Offizielle Website der Tui Brauerei
Tepid Baths

The Tepid Baths is a public indoor pool complex in Auckland, New Zealand. The baths opened in 1914 on a site that had previously been occupied by a small drydock and were very well-received by the public, with the new baths attracting 30,000 visitors in the first two months after opening. In 2010 the baths closed for a major refurbishment, re-opening in mid-2012 after a two year re-build. The main pool is 1.1m in the shallowest end, and 2.1m in the deepest end. In 1997 the building gained a Category II listing from Heritage New Zealand. History The Tepid Baths was originally leased from the Auckland Harbour Board, and contain two separate pools, a "male" (25 m, 6 lanes) and "female" (18 m, 4 lane). The "male" pool was the largest in New Zealand at the time. The pools were heated with hot water from the nearby tramways power plant, the system being considered an engineering masterpiece of its time. The pools were not only extensively used for both recreational and competitive swimming, but also for some other activities – in one event in the early 1930s, a pentecostal minister baptised a hundred new faithful in the pools. Two local athletes were employed as custodians of the baths, swimmer Malcolm Champion (who frequently swam across the harbour to and from his North Shore home) and runner Billy Savidan. In 1974, the salt water pools (previously fed from the Waitematā Harbour) were transformed into fresh water pools, primarily for maintenance reasons. The facility was refurbished in 1986 and again after the YMCA received the management lease in 1997 from Auckland City Council. Renovations included new sauna and steam rooms, and a gym on the upper level (YMCA club members only). Nowadays, a large part of the Tepid Baths' customers are people working in the Auckland CBD who swim here before or after work. In November 2009 it was announced that the Tepid Baths would close for a period of up to four years for a $12 million restoration project to address structural issues exacerbated by saltwater effects. It was hoped the pool would reopen in time for its 100th anniversary in 2014. The baths closed in April 2010, with the Y-Fitness Centre having already moved to a new purpose-built facility at the ANZ Centre on Albert Street. While the restoration costs rose later to approximately $16 million, the pools were closed only until mid-2012 when they reopened. In late 2012, the restored building won the New Zealand Project Management Institute's (PMINZ) Public Sector Project of the Year award. References External links Media related to Tepid Baths, Auckland at Wikimedia Commons Tepid Baths Photographs of the Tepid Baths held in Auckland Libraries' heritage collections.
Bank of New Zealand Building, Auckland

The Bank of New Zealand Building is a Heritage New Zealand Category 1 Historic Place. History The bank was constructed in 1866-1867 by the Bank of New Zealand. It was founded by Auckland business men in 1861, as part of a push back against the influence of Australian banks. The building was the site of the Bank of New Zealand headquarters. At the time, the three-storey building was one of the most prominent buildings on Queen Street. Architecture Melbourne-based architect, Leonard Terry, designed the building in a Greek Revival Style. Tasmanian sandstone was used for the façade, which was originally proposed to have seven bays. Due to the recession, this was reduced to five bays. In 1866, the Lyttelton Times described the façade as:"The first storey is Doric, the second is Italian, and the third of the somewhat indefinite style which some art critic has called Palatial both of these, however, brought into harmony with that which it supports, by accessories more or less ornate. The total height of the building will be sixty feet, that to the coping fifty-six feet. The building will be entered by a swing-door, massive and elaborately carved, flanked on either side by Grecian pillars, which impart an appearance of strength, which is relieved from heaviness by the lightness of the upper storeys. This storey is 18 feet to height. The storey immediately above this is 17 feet 6 inches, and consists of a row of windows with elaborate scroll-work, architraves, and circular pediments, resting upon substantial yet highly decorative trusses. The elect is exceedingly light, The next or third storey is distinguished by windows supporting a massive but ornate cornice, and is 11 feet in height. The general character of the front elevation is very chaste and elegant, however much a too severe criticism might be offended with an admixture of styles Which have certainly very little in common."The building was extended in 1882 to include the final two bays. The rear of the building was also remodelled at this time to include a banking chamber. This required the reopening of the Tasmanian quarry that had since shut. The original building extended just 4.8m (16 feet) back from the frontage. In 1986, all but the façade was demolished. References External links Media related to Bank of New Zealand building, Queen Street, Auckland at Wikimedia Commons
Bank of New Zealand Building, Dunedin

The Bank of New Zealand Building is a historic building in Dunedin, New Zealand. History The building, designed by the architect William Barnett Armson, one of the first professional architects to work in New Zealand, was constructed between 1879 and 1883 and is considered his masterpiece. The construction was overseen by contractor James Gore who also the city's mayor at the time. The building has been listed as a Category 1 historic place by Heritage New Zealand since 1995. Description The building is located at 205 Princes Street, in the Exchange precinct of central Dunedin, at the corner with Rattray Street. The two-story building follows the format of a Venetian Renaissance palazzo, with symmetrical façades in Oamaru stone enriched by sculptures and classical details. A rusticated base in Port Chalmers basalt supports the two main orders: on the ground floor, giant Tuscan columns and round arches supported by Ionic granite columns prevail, while the upper floor features Corinthian columns and windows set in classical aedicules with segmental arches. A cornice with friezes, surmounted by a balustrade with pilasters aligned with the columns below, completes the composition. The decoration, though rich, is always controlled, with reliefs of human faces, vegetal motifs, and naturalistic scenes above the doorway. Inside, there is a large banking hall with a coffered ceiling embellished with English roses and Scottish thistles. References Sources Knight, H.; Wales, N. (1988). Buildings of Dunedin. Dunedin: John McIndoe. ISBN 0-86868-106-7. External links Media related to Bank of New Zealand Building, Dunedin at Wikimedia Commons
Edificio della Bank of New Zealand (Dunedin)

L'Edificio della Bank of New Zealand (in inglese Bank of New Zealand Building) è un edificio storico della città di Dunedin in Nuova Zelanda. Storia L'edificio, progettato dall'architetto William Barnett Armson, tra i primi architetti professionisti a operare in Nuova Zelanda, fu realizzato tra il 1879 e il 1883 ed è considerato il suo capolavoro. L'edificio è tutelato dal 14 dicembre 1995 come monumento storico. Descrizione L’edificio si trova al 205 di Princes Street, nel centro di Dunedin, all'angolo con Rattray Street. L'edificio, a due piani, segue il formato del palazzo rinascimentale, con facciate simmetriche in pietra di Oamaru arricchite da sculture e dettagli classici. La base rustica in basalto di Port Chalmers sostiene i due ordini principali: al piano terreno prevalgono colonne toscane giganti e archi a tutto sesto sorretti da colonne ioniche di granito, mentre al piano superiore compaiono colonne corinzie e finestre con edicole classiche. Un cornicione con fregi sormontato da una balaustra con pilastrini in corrispondenza delle colonne sottostanti completano la composizione. La decorazione, pur ricca, è sempre controllata, con rilievi di volti umani, motivi vegetali e un portale ornato da scene naturalistiche. All'interno spicca la grande sala bancaria con un soffitto a cassettoni, impreziosito da rose inglesi e cardi scozzesi. Note Altri progetti Wikimedia Commons contiene immagini o altri file su Edificio della Bank of New Zealand
Thames Aerodrome

The Thames Aerodrome serves the town of Thames, in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is 3 km south of the town of Thames. The Aerodrome is named in honour of former Thames resident Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park, Commander of 11 Group Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. See also List of airports in New Zealand List of airlines of New Zealand Transport in New Zealand Sources AIP New Zealand Aerodrome Chart (PDF) References
The Base (shopping centre)

The Base is a regional shopping centre located in Te Rapa, in the New Zealand city of Hamilton. The centre consists of the original outdoor strip mall, and the more recent Te Awa enclosed shopping mall. History The 30-hectare block of land that The Base sits on traditionally belonged to Waikato-Tainui. It was taken prior to World War II by the Crown under the Public Works Act for defence purposes, and became the Te Rapa Air Force Base (hence the name), which eventually closed in 1992. The land came back to the tribe in 1995 as part of the Waikato-Tainui Raupatu (land confiscation) settlement. It was put into what is known as Pōtatau Te Wherowhero title (named after the first Māori king), which means it can never be sold or alienated. In 2002 Tainui Group Holdings announced that they would build a $50 million retail development that would eventually cover over 60,000 square metres of retail and commercial space. The initial resource consents were lodged, requiring a change to the Hamilton City District Plan, which the Council agreed to. However, there was a year of delays while a number of objectors appealed the Council approval to both the Environment and High Courts. Both challenges were lost and work finally began in August 2004. In 2002 The Warehouse Group (TWG) was signed up as the anchor tenant of stage one of The Base. The first 16,000 square metres was to house one of their largest stores, and the first with the new store format that is in use today throughout the country. TWG later became part of a joint venture company with Tainui to operate the mall. In 2007, Tainui Group Holdings paid $37.4M to buy out The Warehouse Group's 50% stake in the joint venture company. At the core of the site are three very important pou (carved poles). The first is symbolic, representing traditional guardianship of the site; the second acknowledges the recent presence of the Royal New Zealand Air Force; the third is a contemporary design that depicts the present day, and modernisation of the tribe. The Base design was awarded a silver medal at the 2012 Asia Pacific Shopping Centre Awards in China. Ownership and value The Base was formerly wholly owned by Tainui Group Holdings, the holding company for the assets of the Waikato-Tainui Iwi, and has been valued at over $250M. However, in 2016 NZX-listed Kiwi Property Group invested $192.5 million in acquiring a 50% stake. This investment values the property at $385 million. Buses See also List of shopping centres in New Zealand Rotokauri Public Transport Hub References