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Sir
Henry's various business and philanthropic activities often made the
news. |
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Kelliher
House; 1940s. Sir Henry and Lady Kelliher stand at the entrance, whilst
family members sit near the pond. The Manukau Harbour is visible through
trees on the right (looking out towards Hillsborough / Titirangi on
the mainland). Inset - Kelliher House during the 1980s; a fountain
and tiled pool have replaced the informal rock pool. |
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Nestled
in the grounds at Kelliher House is an authentic Samoan Fale, built
during the 1930s, which has recently been identified as being of cultural
and historic significance in the region. |
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The
discovery of an underground aquifer transformed the once barren island…
gardeners were employed to maintain extensive gardens and exotic trees
that were planted in the grounds of Kelliher House. Central image
- looking past the Fale towards the house. |
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Cows
graze on lush pasture at Puketutu Island; in the background is Mangere
Mountain, once a significant early Maori pa site; 1950s. |
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This
impressive Puketutu Aberdeen Angus Bull was Reserve Champion at the
Auckland Show; also pictured (insert) is a pedigree Ayrshire Bull;
late 1950s. |
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The
Puketutu Stud quickly gained a reputation for quality breeds; sales
at Puketutu Island were regularly attended by both local and international
buyers. |
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Many
horses from the Puketutu Stud were sold to buyers in Africa, Malaysia
and Australia. Pictured is a mighty stallion, with Myocard (inset).
Myocard, from Double Game (a brood mare imported by Sir Henry in 1971)
and sired by Ivory Hunter, has been acclaimed as the best Australasian
three year old of the 20th century. Other champions from the Puketutu
Stud include Mister Pompous, Lumley Lass, Darling Order, Dee Bee Lass,
Silver Darling, Young Shaun, and Lassie Come Home. Puketutu was also
the retirement home of the great pacer, Cardigan Bay. |
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Sir
Henry with Queen Elizabeth II, having just received his knighthood;
Wellington, 12 February 1963. |
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Puketutu
Island as viewed from the Mainland via Island Road (the causeway);
early 1960s. |
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Godwits
fly over sand-flats that were "stirred up" during the historic
Battle of Te One-rangaa. Although much has changed since this photo
was taken during the 1950's, it is pleasing to note that of the 100,000+
Godwit (Kuaka [M], Limosa [L]) that migrate from New Zealand to the
Arctic Circle every year to breed, many return to spend the Southern
Summer in the environs of Puketutu Island - the longest non stop flight
of any bird species. A symbolic image of this bird's remarkable journey
has been adopted by The Kelliher Charitable Trust as part of its logo. |
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Veteran
Hollywood actor, Mickey Rooney (centre front) relaxing at Kelliher
House with Trust staff and the cast and crew of Disney's "The
Black Stallion", filmed at Puketutu in 1992. The Island remains
popular (by word of mouth) for a variety of film projects, ranging
from major motion pictures to advertisements for television. This
private island is easily accessed via a sealed, two lane causeway
(by prior arrangement only) and is situated 10 miles from Auckland's
CBD, three miles from Auckland's domestic and international airports,
and is also handy to the main trunk railway and a commercial sea port.
Expansive garden, rural, forest and harbour views are complemented
by a number of dwellings and farm structures, of varying age and styles.
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Motu Ohiaroa (Puketutu Island)
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