53-596: Goldie's Brae (now 4 Goldies Brae and sometimes referred to as "the banana house" or "crescent house") is a historic building in Wadestown , Wellington , New Zealand classified as a "Category I" ("places of special or outstanding historical or cultural heritage significance or value") historic place by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust . It is considered remarkable for its relatively new construction material, concrete, and its eccentricity of design. It
106-613: A chain , made by pick and shovel and horse and scoop. Wadestown was Wellington's first suburb. It takes its name from John Wade who arrived in Wellington in 1840 on the vessel "Integrity". In 1841, together with another early settler, James Watt, he acquired land in the area now known as Wadestown and divided it into one and two-acre lots. South and east boundaries Wade Street and Watt Street carry their names. Wadestown statistical area covers 1.44 km (0.56 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 3,850 as of June 2024, with
159-500: A new single storey wooden building was built in 1852 which provided for 40 patients. It became Provincial Hospital on the establishment of Wellington Province in January 1853. Dr Johnston replaced Fitzgerald in 1854 and served there for 25 years. In the 1870s ten acres were set aside in Newtown for a very much larger Wellington Hospital . It was completed and Thorndon's patients moved there in
212-765: A population density of 2,674 people per km . Wadestown had a population of 3,753 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 237 people (6.7%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 204 people (5.7%) since the 2006 census . There were 1,398 households, comprising 1,836 males and 1,917 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.96 males per female. The median age was 38.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 723 people (19.3%) aged under 15 years, 792 (21.1%) aged 15 to 29, 1,827 (48.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 411 (11.0%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 91.0% European/ Pākehā , 5.8% Māori , 1.1% Pasifika , 8.4% Asian , and 2.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
265-470: A roll of 259 as of August 2024. The school is located on two sites about 1 km apart. The Weld Street campus (previously known as the Side School) is designed for new entrants, and consists of parallel junior classes (Years 1–2). The school grounds include a playing field, a playground, gardens and a small pool. The Deputy Principal has an office at both Rose Street and Weld Street, sharing time between
318-454: A secular, compulsory and free national system of primary education, and 12 Education Boards to oversee state schools. Wadestown School was first opened on the Weld Street site on 1 June 1881, and was one of the earliest state schools to be established in Wellington. It was initially built as a single classroom schoolhouse, but by 1896 it had been extended twice. The original Side School building
371-454: Is for the census usually-resident population count. New Zealanders who declare Māori descent. 18.5% of New Zealanders have at least some Māori descent. Data is for the census usually-resident population count. The largest age group is people aged 25 to 29, who comprise 7.3% of the population. Data is the census usually-resident population count. Data is the census usually-resident population count. Declared sex of New Zealanders Data
424-411: Is for the census usually-resident population count. Results add up to over 100% due to people declaring multiple ethnicities. Most New Zealanders, 48.5% of the population, identify as being irreligious. Data is for the census usually-resident population count. The vast majority of New Zealanders, 95.4%, speak English; in second place is Māori, with 4.0% of the population being able to speak it. Data
477-406: Is laid on to the house. For further particulars apply to . . ." "To Be Let or Sold, that fine property . . . four acres . . . large house, cottage, and stable, all built of concrete. The view of the harbour is unsurpassed . . ." A segmental plan form with a continuous glazed gallery or conservatory providing internal access and solar heating to each of its ten rooms. A road was constructed across
530-431: Is named for original owner James Watt and a match for Wade Street running at right angles from its southern end, the surveyors unaware of the lie of the land. The Lennel Road cutting with Watt Street bridge was made for the tramway at the beginning of the 20th century and after much illicit use by animals, pedestrians and some vehicles expanded to roadway when the tram service finished in 1949. The plan to subdivide beyond
583-407: Is popularly known as the banana house because of its crescent-shaped layout. The house was constructed in 1876. Reports on the sale of the property in 2020 claimed that the unique design is based on Gatcombe Park , a British stately home that is the country residence of Princess Anne . It is unusual because of the continuous glazed gallery (or conservatory) that provides enclosed access to each of
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#1733114073379636-495: Is the best person to finish the remediation work". The 2018 census collected data on the following topics: Statistics New Zealand annually conducts population projections for New Zealand as a whole, which are based on data from the previous census (in this case, the 2013 census) and calculated using a cohort-component method. Population projections also take into consideration births, deaths, and net migration. In 2016, New Zealand's population at
689-698: The Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company in the mid-1880s, as part of the proposed line from Wellington to Palmerston North. This line was the route of the North Island Main Trunk railway out of Wellington until 1938, when it became the Johnsonville branch line after completion of the Tawa Flat Deviation . There are no train stations in Wadestown itself, although there is a Wadestown crossing loop on
742-517: The 125th Anniversary in November 2006. Pre-school education in Wadestown is provided by Wadestown Kindergarten, a part of Wellington's Free Kindergarten Association. The Wadestown Playgroup provides play activities for children under 5 at the Wadestown Playground and Plunket rooms. Wellington City Libraries operates a branch library at the corner of Lennel and Moorhouse Roads. The site is at
795-526: The 1950s, the Court briefly became a miniature ‘Polish village’, as at one point 13 of the 16 houses were occupied by Poles, many of whom had arrived in New Zealand in 1944 as child refugees. By the 1970s, a ‘hippy commune’ was flourishing at the Court. A documentary film ‘A Place to Stay’, was made by Marie Russell in 2009 about the unique design and unusual social history of Salisbury Garden Court. The film explores
848-675: The 2013 census and the planned release date for census information was changed from October of the same year to March 2019. This drop, which already amounted to the lowest census response rate for fifty years, was blamed on a 'digital-first' policy for the census. An independent review was initiated by the Government Statistician in October 2019, and in November Statistics NZ announced that release of census data would be pushed back to at least April 2019 due to "the complex nature of
901-450: The 94% census percent target and a nine percent drop from the previous 2013 New Zealand census . On 13 August 2019 the report was released to the public and Liz MacPherson offered her resignation, taking ultimate responsibility for the results, stating "I'm sorry, the buck stops with me." State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes agreed with her assessment, and asked MacPherson to remain in her role until Christmas of 2019, noting that "she
954-537: The Government Statistician, the Minister of Statistics and the State Services Commissioner , reporting that too little attention had been paid to the non-digital aspects of the census, but also blamed operational complexity and flaws in management. Due to a decision to conduct the census primarily online, the census attracted only an 83% response rate, even lower than the 90% earlier reported, and well short of
1007-563: The Hutt Road to a point below the easternmost extent of Barnard Street. From there, the boundary turns northwest and continues into the Ngaio Gorge to an intersection with Kaiwharawhara Road. It then follows the course of the Kaiwharawhara stream up the Ngaio Gorge to the intersection of Churchill Drive and Blackbridge Road. The boundary then turns south and follows a line along Wilton Road to
1060-523: The Rose Street campus there are four blocks of classrooms at different levels. Although the Rose Street site is hilly, the grounds include a large flat playground, a playing field, landscaped gardens and tennis courts. The majority of Wadestown pupils come from the local suburb but a number also come from Wilton , Chartwell, Thorndon , Khandallah and Crofton Downs . The school has an enrolment zone scheme in place. The Education Act 1877 established
1113-536: The Wellington central business district and the New Zealand Parliament Buildings . It is a residential suburb overlooking Thorndon and the Ngaio Gorge from the northern flanks of Te Ahumairangi Hill (formerly Tinakori Hill). The suburb is hilly and includes Weld Street reportedly one of the steepest streets in Wellington. Wadestown's streets are picturesque and narrow — 10 metres (33 feet), half
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#17331140733791166-533: The added data into account. Population counts for regions of New Zealand . All figures are for the census usually-resident population count. In 2018, 3,370,122 people (71.7%) were born in New Zealand, with 1,329,633 (28.3%) born overseas. Data is for the census's usually-resident population. Birthplace of New Zealanders There was no change in the top five ethnicities between the 2013 and 2018 censuses, which are New Zealand European (64.1%), Māori (16.5%), Chinese (4.9%), Indian (4.7%), and Samoan (3.9%). Data
1219-471: The area are the central court, the bush reserve around the group of houses, and the very steep, pedestrian-only access. Built in 1929–30, the houses show the influence of ‘Garden City’ design ideas. Wellington City Council has designated Salisbury Garden Court a Heritage Area. During the Great Depression and War years, the earliest tenants made full use of the tennis court as a central activity area. In
1272-522: The bottom of a landfilled tip that is now a green space known as Philip Myers Park. The Wadestown Tennis Club which operates at Wadestown School was founded in 1924. The Wadestown Community Centre was located in Pitt Street. The Centre accommodated a number of community groups including the Wadestown Toy Library. A community creche with 30 years of service to the Wadestown community operated in
1325-564: The building until it was closed in June 2019. The Centre itself was closed by the Wellington City Council in 2024. Wadestown is served by the No 14 Wilton bus route. Wellington had a tramway system between 1878 and 1964. Wadestown was part of the network from 1911. The narrow and steep cutting that forms part of Lennel Road between Barnard Street and Sefton street was specifically created for
1378-601: The bungalow courts so popular in America. Separate homes with all the convenience of flats." The pressures of the inner-city housing refurbishment boom of the 1970s eventually brought legitimate subdivision of their one site and the ability to deal in and finance individual buildings. Another historic place in Wadestown (although now strictly located just inside the Thorndon boundary), is the house at 4 Goldies Brae built for original settler Dr Alexander Johnston and designed by him. It
1431-604: The church closed permanently. The last service was held on 26 March 2023. The route of Wellington's Northern Walkway passes through Wadestown, from the Kaiwharawhara stream in Trelissick Park up Hanover Street and Weld Street, and onto Te Ahumairangi Hill. This part of the Northern Walkway is also part of the national walkway, Te Araroa . Highland Park run belonged to W B Rhodes , "the richest man in New Zealand". It
1484-414: The country on census night (6 March 2018), and excludes overseas visitors and New Zealand residents who are temporarily overseas. Due to the high rate of non-response in the census, the published results combine answers from census forms with data from the 2013 Census and from government administrative data. Reports from an External Data Quality Review Panel include quality ratings for each variable, taking
1537-587: The exceptions of those in 1931 and 1941 and the one in 2011 which was cancelled due to the February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch , which displaced many Canterbury residents from their homes only a few weeks before census day. It was rescheduled for March 2013, so the 2013 census is the previous census completed before this one. In July 2018, it was estimated that the 2018 census had a "full or partial" response for 90 percent of individuals, down from 94.5 percent in
1590-530: The first fort capable of defending Wellington's port from a naval attack. It is of national historical importance because the battery is one of the least altered examples of the first defences constructed in the late nineteenth-century in preparation for an expected Russian naval invasion. Fort Buckley is part of a wider network of coastal defences erected around that time, and its construction reflects New Zealand's increasing independence from Britain on military matters during that period. Heritage New Zealand gave
1643-481: The fort a Category 1 historic place listing in 2004. It is now a recreation reserve managed by the Highland Park Progressive Association (HPPA) in partnership with the Wellington City Council (WCC). Salisbury Garden Court is a group of 16 houses clustered in matching pairs around a tennis court between 131 and 133 Cecil Road near the top of Te Ahumairangi Hill in Wadestown. Special aspects of
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1696-521: The grounds of Mrs Rhodes' house was announced in 1901 but an act of parliament to permit the sale and disputes with the Onslow Borough Council delayed even the first sales until 1912. The fort is located on a steep hill below Barnard Street, overlooking Wellington harbour. It was built in 1885 in response to concerns that Russia was planning to expand its empire in the South Pacific, and was
1749-526: The interaction of urban design and community. Built on the one title as an investment by neighbour and builder Herbert Stanley Pillar at what proved to be the very beginning of the Great Depression it turned out to be difficult for Pillar to attract tenants even when furniture was provided. Each separate bungalow contained "a large sitting room, 2 bedrooms, kitchenette, bathroom etc, electric light, gas cooker, caliphont , blinds provided" . . . "similar to
1802-597: The intersection with Norwich Street. From there, it takes a line to the top of Te Ahumairangi Hill above Salisbury Garden Court. The southern boundary descends along the top section of Weld Street and then runs east above Wade Street, descending southwest of Orchard Street into Thorndon. Prior to 2014, Wadestown was in the Wellington Central electorate . In 2014, the Electoral Commission announced various changes to electorate boundaries. One of these changes
1855-418: The line. The nearest station is Crofton Downs . The steep hillsides in Wadestown occasionally cause difficulties for the commuter train service deep in the valley. Wadestown has two main churches: Wadestown Presbyterian and St Lukes Wadestown (Anglican). Both churches are located on Wadestown Road, and both trace their history back to original establishment in Wadestown in 1881. A Catholic church, St Brigid's
1908-478: The property from Grant Road, it is now Grosvenor Terrace but was then named Queen's Terrace, and J H Bethune & Co auctioned ten building sites within the property in July 1904. [REDACTED] Media related to Banana House at Wikimedia Commons Wadestown, New Zealand Wadestown is a northern suburb of Wellington , (the capital city of New Zealand) located about 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi) by road from
1961-638: The street of the same name was subdivided at the same time as adjoining Highland Park and its subdivision suffered the same decade of Onslow Borough Council obstructions. Until April 1907 Wadeston was administered (as its most populous part) within the Borough of Onslow . The boundary placed Goldies Brae in Onslow which extended right through to modern Ngaio and Khandallah. Modern Northland was administered separately. The difficulties of building for early-established Wadestown houses adequate drainage within Onslow's boundaries,
2014-547: The subdivision of the Highland Park estate and the appeal to the residents of this very steep area of joining Wellington's tramway system led to amalgamation in April 1907. Notable people who have grown up, lived or worked in Wadestown include: 2018 New Zealand census The 2018 New Zealand census , which took place on Tuesday 6 March 2018, was the thirty-fourth national census in New Zealand . The population of New Zealand
2067-433: The task". In early April 2019, the Government Statistician, Liz MacPherson was facing possible charges of contempt of parliament. She had twice refused, on 13 February and in early April, to disclose the number of partially and fully completed responses. On 9 April, she reported that one in seven New Zealanders, 700,000 people, failed to complete the census. In July 2019 the independent inquiry returned its findings to
2120-487: The ten rooms. This gallery provides solar heat to the rest of the house. The house has a Category 1 listing from the Heritage New Zealand. Silston Cory-Wright lived in this house from 1928 until his death in 1976. Goldie's Brae estate with 5 acres of grounds included the area now crossed by Grosvenor Terrace — and some of Orchard Street — all beyond Queen's Park at the north end of Grant Road. Its land north of
2173-421: The time of the 2018 census was projected to be between 4,807,000 and 4,944,000. Data uses fixed random rounding to protect confidentiality; each data point is rounded either to the nearest multiple of 3 ( 2 ⁄ 3 chance) or the next-nearest multiple of 3 ( 1 ⁄ 3 chance). The census usually-resident population count of New Zealand is a count of all people who usually live in and were present in
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2226-406: The tramway. In c. 1918 a tram shelter was built on the corner of Sefton Street and Hosking Lane/Lennel Road. It continues to be used as a bus shelter and is preserved for its architectural and historic value. The Wadestown tram line was closed in 1949 and replaced by a bus service. The Johnsonville line runs along the lower slopes of Wadestown, above the Ngaio Gorge. It was originally built by
2279-481: The two locations. The Rose Street campus (previously known as the Main School) is located on multiple levels of a hilly site between Rose Street and Purakau Avenue, above Wadestown Road. It provides for children from Years 2–8. Access to the Rose Street campus is by footpath from Mairangi Road at the top of Rose Street. The school has only limited vehicular access. Pedestrian access is available via Purakau Avenue. At
2332-576: The winter of 1881. "To Be Let, that delightfully situated Villa Residence, known as Goldie's Brae, Wadestown, the property of Dr Johnston, with about five acres of land, ornamentally laid out and planted, and the whole commanding a magnificent view of the city and harbour. The house contains drawing, dining, and morning rooms, five bedrooms, kitchen etc., all on the ground floor, and fitted with every modern convenience. Stable, cart-house, and other out-offices. Large garden and orchard, with numerous fruit trees in full bearing. A never-failing spring of pure water
2385-439: Was $ 60,800, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 1,311 people (43.3%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,854 (61.2%) people were employed full-time, 423 (14.0%) were part-time, and 99 (3.3%) were unemployed. From a boundary between Wadestown and Thorndon at the northern end of Grant Road, the Wadestown boundary follows a line along Frandi Street and Sar Street, above
2438-468: Was 26.3, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 61.4% had no religion, 29.3% were Christian , 0.2% had Māori religious beliefs , 1.0% were Hindu , 0.2% were Muslim , 1.1% were Buddhist and 3.1% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 1,863 (61.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 108 (3.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
2491-490: Was built in 1910 and operated until mid-2007. It was then deconsecrated and converted to residential accommodation. In August 2012, the Wadestown Presbyterian Church building and church hall were identified as earthquake prone, and were closed pending earthquake strengthening. Services were transferred to alternative locations. The hall was strengthened in 2013, and the main church building in 2016. In 2023,
2544-458: Was built on land donated by Māori for that purpose (now the site of Thorndon's Wellington Girls' College ) and was opened in September 1847. The medical officer in charge was Colonial Surgeon Dr John Patrick Fitzgerald. The surgery and other offices were on the ground floor. A ward for eight to ten patients was on the first floor of the brick and plaster building. Following a bad earthquake in 1848
2597-570: Was counted as 4,699,755 – an increase of 457,707 (10.79%) over the 2013 census . Results from the 2018 census were released to the public on 23 September 2019, from the Statistics New Zealand website. The most recent New Zealand census was held in March 2023. The Census Act 1877 required censuses to be held every fifth year and is well embedded in legislation and government systems. Since 1881, censuses have been held every five years, with
2650-541: Was demolished after the Second World War and rebuilt in the current design. The replacement building was officially opened on 15 June 1946. The Rose Street campus began as two classrooms on the present Rose Street site, and was opened in February 1917. There have been multiple renovations and building developments on the site since the first opening. A detailed history of the school was published in 2006 in preparation for
2703-589: Was designed by its original owner Dr Alexander Johnston, the Provincial Surgeon of Wellington. Alexander Johnston M.D. (c.1825—1895) was coroner and (Wellington) Provincial Surgeon in charge of the Provincial Hospital in Thorndon for twenty-five years until 1879. He retired in 1889 and returned to England settling in London where he died in September 1895 aged 70. Wellington's first Colonial Hospital
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#17331140733792756-679: Was the site of The Grange, his run's homestead overlooking the harbour. Highland Park had been bought by Rhodes before 1849 and was part of the original James Watt and John Wade holding. Controlled subdivision in the 20th century after his widow died in 1914 resulted in much more generous houses of much better quality. Rhodes family members are commemorated in Highland Park's street names: Barnard Street (W Barnard Rhodes known as Barnard), Anne Street (first recorded as Ann, unknown, perhaps for his daughter Mary Ann), Sar Street (Sarah Ann Rhodes née Moorhouse (second wife)), Sefton Street and Moorhouse Street for her brother Older than any of them Watt Street
2809-460: Was to extend the boundaries of the existing Ōhariu electorate to now include Wadestown. The suburb of Wadestown is within the enrolment zones of Wellington High School , Wellington College , Wellington Girls' College , Onslow College and Wadestown School. The eastern parts of the suburb, including Highland Park, are within the enrolment zone of Thorndon School. Wadestown School is a co-educational state school for Year 1 to 8 children. It has
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