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  • By keeweechic on January 16, 2005
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  • Parnell - Auckland
    by keeweechic
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    Parnell sits up on a hill overlooking Auckland city and harbour. It is Auckland’s oldest suburb. The Auckland Domain backs into Parnell as there are some wonderful old Victorian homes here. Bishop Selwyn made an early decision that Parnell was where he wanted the focus of the Church of England to be based in Auckland and chose the site for a future cathedral in 1842. He also established St Barnabas Church, Ste Stephen’s School (which was initially for Maori girls), St Stephens Chapel, Church Grammar School, Cathedral Library, Bishopscourt and the first St Mary’s Church. During the 1870’s a railway bridge went over Parnell Road and a tunnel through Parnell Hill and there were tramcars running up Parnell Road in the early 1900’s.In the 1870s a railway system saw a bridge over Parnell Road and a tunnel through Parnell Hill. Tramcars ran up Parnell Road in the early 1900s. When Tamaki Drive was cut out of the foreshore, Parnell was then severed from the open harbour. Since this time, much of the old buildings and homes have been refurbished and restored and a unique olde world shopping centre ‘Parnell Village’ has been created up Parnell Road making it a prime tourist and residential area.

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    Parnell: Kinder House
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  • Updated By keeweechic on January 12, 2005
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    Kinder House is just up the street from Ewelme Cottage. Built of stone in 1857 for the Reverend Dr. John Kinder and family. The Reverend was known not only for being a clergyman and teacher but also for his prolific paintings and photography. There are two galleries of his works and memorabilia which concentrates on architecture and landscape and much can be learned about Auckland’s early years from these paintings and photos. The house is set in a lovely old cottage style garden. Admission is charged.

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  • Address: Ayer Street, Parnell
  • Directions: Suburb of Auckland, near the inner city.

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    Parnell: Ewelme Cottage
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  • Updated By keeweechic on December 27, 2004
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    Parnell is full of old world homes and Ewelme Cottage is one of these. It was built for the Rev Vicesimus Lush and his wife Blanche in 1863-4 of kauri wood. During the 1880’s it was extended but since then it has remained largely unchanged. The family lived in the home until 1968 and many of their possessions and furniture pieces are display in the home, not to mention an important collection of over 800 books. Ewelme Cottage is open Friday to Sunday from 10.30am – 12 noon, 1.00pm – 4.30pm. It is closed on Monday – Thursday, Christmas Day and Good Friday.

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  • Address: 14 Ayr Street, Parnell

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    Parnell: AUCKLAND'S BEST EAT STREET
  • Updated By I-Believe-I-Can-Fly on August 12, 2004
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  • A beautiful street boats retail specialty shops and cafes, known as Auckland's "best eat street", Parnell is also home to upscale neighborhood home to historic buildings and vast estates. Along side of Parnell Road, there are many Victorian homes-turned-boutiques. At the top of the road sits an Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.

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  • Directions: Suburb of Auckland, near the inner city.

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    Parnell: Parnell Village
  • Updated By sunnywong on December 11, 2002
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  • Parnell Village boasts some of Auckland's finest speciality shops and restaurants. Beautiful brick-paved paths lead you through gracious old buildings, designer boutiques, galleries, fine jewellery and craft shops. Take time to relax in one of the world-class, deli-style cafés, restaurants or bustling bars.

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  • Address: Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
  • Website: http://www.parnell.net.nz/

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