A Historical Walk of Howick Village
Māori called Howick Owairoa, meaning ‘long waters’ when viewed from Stockade Hill. Ngāi Tai Iwi have lived here for over 800 years.
Howick was named after the third Earl Grey, formerly Viscount Howick, Minister for State & Colonies in the British Government who was responsible for sending soldier-settlers, called Fencibles, to Howick in 1847.
Tamaki Makaurau: Land of one hundred lovers
The Fencibles and their families came as part of the first NZ Government assisted immigration scheme. Their arrival from 1847–1854 almost doubled the number of European settlers in Auckland. Howick, the largest, and Panmure, Onehunga and Otahuhu were the four Fencible settlements strategically located to protect Auckland.
Download the Howick Historical Walk Map now and plan your trip around the sights!
Download the Howick Historical Walk Map now and plan your trip around the sights!
Download Howick’s Heritage App for more information at www.stqry.app/projects/970
