Tinakori Road has some of the finest houses in Wellington. The northern Tinakori Road area was home to some of the wealthiest and most influential Wellingtonians, whose names are linked with well-known companies, towns, streets or parks.This part of Thorndon, though, nearly had an even more distinguished history. In 1865 Parliament authorised the purchase of the area in front of Katherine Mansfield Birthplace as the proposed site of the Governor's residence, General Assembly and government offices. This was part of the preparations for the shift of central government from Auckland to Wellington. Eventually, the site at Molesworth Street was chosen.
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Though I now live in Hamilton, I love Wellington and lived in Wellington and Lower Hutt for over 30 years. Originally from Hamilton I set out at 21 to see NZ then the world. Landed a good job there, met my wife and had a family before returning to Hamilton. Good to see your photos and commentry. Thanks. Keep it up!
- Dave.
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