tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post2409887978980167024..comments2024-03-24T14:31:06.532+13:00Comments on Timespanner: Gribblehirst Park -- a reserve without a historyTimespannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-86265827612987531132021-08-30T19:49:10.481+12:002021-08-30T19:49:10.481+12:00No, Nga Anawai spreads from Maungawhau through to ...No, Nga Anawai spreads from Maungawhau through to Arch Hill and Western Springs, so Sandringham is only part of that broader area. See the Te Akitai Waiohua Deed of Settlement documents online.<br /><br />New North Road itself was known as Cabbage Tree Swamp Road at one point in the 19th century, so vaster in length to what Ray White Real Estate thinks it was!<br /><br />Sadly, the early Maori Timespannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-19817554187635152672021-08-30T11:27:16.220+12:002021-08-30T11:27:16.220+12:00Thanks Timespanner for this. I wanted to know the...Thanks Timespanner for this. I wanted to know the Maori name for Sandringham - the main online source I found said: "Sandringham - the Maori name for the land between today’s Gribblehirst Park to Eden Park was Nga- Anawai (The Watery Caves).<br />The Europeans gave it their own name, which wasn't quite so poetic - Cabbage Tree Swamp. By all accounts the watery caves flooded the surface EMWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-77443858295783242022020-12-06T08:27:07.095+13:002020-12-06T08:27:07.095+13:00Hi Mrs L, I am renting on Kenneth Ave, are you als...Hi Mrs L, I am renting on Kenneth Ave, are you also on Kenneth Ave? I’m very interested in the history of this little park. <br /><br />Jay WJay Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16980513180646342938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-91776213564122986832018-02-19T11:31:13.592+13:002018-02-19T11:31:13.592+13:00What's the scope of the work required, and how...What's the scope of the work required, and how many paid hours are you looking at funding? I do historical research on commission.<br />Timespannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-71911615443999067282018-02-19T11:11:19.943+13:002018-02-19T11:11:19.943+13:00Hi, I am a trustee of the Hub, occupying the forme...Hi, I am a trustee of the Hub, occupying the former bowling club. We are keen to start upgrading the area including information as to the natural, cultural and history of the area. please drop a line to welcome@gribblehirsthub.nz if interested in contributingMr Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14565553623502321005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-47272972180304762662018-01-18T14:22:23.021+13:002018-01-18T14:22:23.021+13:00Fabulous! I'm always a fan for interpretation ...Fabulous! I'm always a fan for interpretation in our reserves. I'll cross fingers! :-)Timespannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-61851271061851748012018-01-18T14:20:31.775+13:002018-01-18T14:20:31.775+13:00Hi Lisa, Happy New Year! We are looking at interpr...Hi Lisa, Happy New Year! We are looking at interpretive signage projects, so maybe this could be the year. Funding from an external source would definitely see this happen, and we wouldn't be unreasonable about text. Cheers Peterjafapetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16880675565727083766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-22255430379127563212015-12-14T21:11:15.763+13:002015-12-14T21:11:15.763+13:00If ever you need a hand with it, Peter -- just let...If ever you need a hand with it, Peter -- just let me know. Timespannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-891474449141258802015-12-14T15:33:02.533+13:002015-12-14T15:33:02.533+13:00What you said in 2013 about the Council way taking...What you said in 2013 about the Council way taking ages is true, but that's all the more reason to start the ball rolling now. Or soon, anyway.Peter Haynesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-70146813644028382912015-09-17T07:46:24.669+12:002015-09-17T07:46:24.669+12:00James Gribble was my great great grandfather Henry...James Gribble was my great great grandfather Henry Gribble's brother. Just interested in the park and history now because we have bought a house opposite GribbleHirst park. Mrs Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06101349017881286089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-80809178230823448612013-07-20T18:40:39.379+12:002013-07-20T18:40:39.379+12:00It's a good thought, but chances are that Coun...It's a good thought, but chances are that Council would say no. Their signage has to be their way (and their way takes absolute ages, with lots of excuses!)<br /><br />I think that a mural of some description was added to a circular seat up near the top of the park, but sadly that was just a mix of images, not a history. If I were you, I'd contact the Albert-Eden Local Board to express anTimespannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-47594833225229820582013-07-20T18:30:32.931+12:002013-07-20T18:30:32.931+12:00James Gribble was my great, great, grandfather. I ...James Gribble was my great, great, grandfather. I should make a sign and donate it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-60236520581311229042009-02-17T17:53:00.000+13:002009-02-17T17:53:00.000+13:00Cheers, Jayne!Cheers, Jayne!Timespannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-29226023768826530172009-02-17T17:34:00.000+13:002009-02-17T17:34:00.000+13:00I like those sort of history outings, where the li...I like those sort of history outings, where the little details and things are researched and explained. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13887495757366973130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-50540738689143251442009-02-17T10:49:00.000+13:002009-02-17T10:49:00.000+13:00Thanks, Trade.Thanks, Trade.Timespannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.com