The Onehunga district has a colourful and interesting history stretching back to early Māori settlements in the area.
Did you know?
- In 1848 it took a day to travel by carriage between central Auckland and Onehunga.
- Elizabeth Yates, the mayor of Onehunga 1893-1894, was the first female mayor in the Commonwealth.
- The Royal New Zealand Fencibles began arriving in 1847 and in 1848 a library was established for the four Fencible settlements. It was based in Onehunga and after the Auckland Mechanics' Institute is the second oldest in Auckland. The first 250 books were purchased in England and cost £100.
Resources:
Onehunga Community Library has a collection of historical material about the area. There is also a video available.
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