Parliament Reserve — Attraction in Waitematā

The Statesman (without doubt, a Greek word), was Sir John Logan Campbell, the Father of Auckland, his Tent and his piece of land, 1841.

Opposite the Road was "the pitching of the Government officials' tents" 1840.

"When the canoe reached the beach (Beach Road) the two Pakehas (Non-Moari) landed, not only themselves, but also some picks and shovels....we were informed that the Deputy-Governor -- here indeed we were face to face with civilization -- yes, the Deputy-Governor was following in their wake; meanwhile they were to go to top of the hill, and there dig a deep hole, into which the spar they had brought, and the native (Moari's) were going to drag up, was to be put; from it was then to float the British ensign, as the Deputy-Governor was going to take possession of the island in the name of Her Majesty the Queen !" The romance

The reality "one of the boat's crew had been told to quickly splice the ensign to the end of an oar and stick it into the soft sand of the Beach (Beach Road)."

"hardly anyone noticing it"

"And the spar lay washed up at high-water mark, now and again at spring tides shifting a little its position along the beach; but there it lay until its sap rotted away "

Poenamo by Sir John Logan Campbell 1881. Pounamu Maori Jade Greenstone, South Island Te Wai Pounamu, Water...

Having just enjoyed our relaxing breakfast at iPress Mount Eden, we have enjoyed our relaxing walk at Parliament Reserve today, 21/2/2024.

There are a few benches for people to sit down, rest and enjoy the breeze near Auckland High Court.

Just pop in their of you live in downtown Auckland or happen to drive past...

Nice rest spot in the city. Quite tiny with a number of seats and a grass area. There is some tree coverage. There are no toilets or...