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The Odeon Theatre in Christchurch was the oldest masonry theatre in New Zealand, and one of only three remaining purpose-built 19th-century theatres in the country. The building has had different names over the years, and was put to many different uses.
Gisborne's Kaiti Beach is the place where British navigator Captain James Cook made his first landing in New Zealand upon the Endeavour. [13] Cook had earlier set off from Plymouth, England, in August 1768 on a mission bound for Tahiti. Once he had concluded his duties in Tahiti, Cook continued south to look for a large landmass or continent ...
Following the upgrades to the reserve, the British High Commissioner to New Zealand expressed the United Kingdom's regret for Te Maro's death during a ceremony at the site. [13] The 2019 upgrades also saw the reserve renamed with the current dual name of Puhi Kai Iti / Cook Landing National Historic Reserve, to further recognise the dual ...
Te Hapara is a suburb of the New Zealand city of Gisborne. It is located in the northwest of the city. It contains one primary school, Te Hapara School, which is located in Mill Road. [3] The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "the dawn" for Te Hāpara. [4]
Mangapapa is a suburb of the New Zealand city of Gisborne. It is located in the north of the city. Whataupoko lies to the southeast and Te Hapara to the south, separated from Mangapapa by the Taruheru River. Gisborne Hospital is located in Mangapapa, as was the former Cook Hospital. [3] The population was estimated to be 5,160 in June 2024. [2]
The Gisborne District or Gisborne Region has a deep and complex history that dates back to the early 1300s. The region, on the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island, has many culturally and historically significant sites that relate to early Māori exploration in the 14th century and important colonial events, such as Captain Cook's first landfall in New Zealand.
Henry Eli White (21 August 1876 – 3 March 1952), also known as Harry White, was a New Zealand-born architect best known for the many theatres and cinemas he designed in New Zealand and Australia in the 1910s and 1920s.
The Odeon Theatre is also a venue for Hobart’s Festival of Voices, featuring live performances, vocal workshops, and choral presentations that attract both local and visiting participants. [35] The venue has hosted experimental music and multimedia installations as part of MONA FOMA and Dark Mofo, known for their diverse and contemporary ...