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River Stone Drive in Halswell – River Stone is the developers name for the subdivision, which has taken its name from the stones that are found in numerous waterways and rivers around the area. A small amount of information from the council minutes about the naming of streets in the subdivision. Not a lot that …

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Baker Estate Lane in Halswell – A significant portion of this property formed part of the Baker Estate with a portion of the tramway running along the southern boundary. In 1873 Mr Baker passed away and the property was transferred to Rev Lorenzo Moore. A small amount from the council minutes about the naming of …

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Comer Street in Halswell – C.W. Comer, arrived in NZ 1866, was a farmer down Lincoln Road. He was Secretary and Surveyor of the Halswell Road Board. The Halswell Road Board established and/or maintained many of the roads around Halswell, including Quarry Road (now Kennedys Bush Road) and Glovers Road. This board was a significant …

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Hiller Green Street in Halswell – Thomas Hiller Green purchased part of the property in the late 1800’s where it is believed he grazed animals for “Greens Chop House” – his ham and bacon curing business. A small amount of information from the council minutes about the naming of streets in the subdivision. I searched …

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Oakvale Lane in Halswell – Oakvale Farm Limited, has been the naming entity of this land for circa 20 years. It reflects the large Oak trees that have been established in the area (such as Halswell Domain). A small amount of information from the council minutes about the naming of streets in the subdivision. Oakvale …

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Songpa Street in Halswell – Songpa-Gu, South Korea is one of Christchurch’s sister cities. Halswell Quarry is known for the sister city gardens, and naming the streets after the sister cities strengthens the areas connection to the sister cities. A small amount of information from the council minutes about the naming of streets in the …

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Hean Road in Halswell – Victor Hean (1901-1979) designed the former Halswell Quarry Manager’s house in Halswell Quarry. The house was built in 1926-1927. Hean was Christchurch City Council’s architect at the time he designed the house. During his time at Christchurch City Council he was responsible for designing many other Christchurch notable buildings, such …

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Ned Place in Halswell – Ned Paterson was Quarry Manager of Halswell Quarry from 1901 to 1938. Paterson House in the Quarry Park is named after Ned Paterson. Ned worked under owners R Pitcaithly and Son (1899 -1925) and Christchurch City Council from 1925 to his retirement in 1938. Under Ned’s watch the quarry development …

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Pitcaithly Street in Halswell – Pitcaithly and Co purchased the Halswell Quarry in 1899. The quarry supplied stone for the Sign of the Takahe, the Robert McDougall Gallery and some Dunedin buildings during their tenure. The quarry was made into a public company during their ownership, and was sold to the Christchurch City Council in …

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Piopio Lane in Halswell – A now extinct bird that use to inhabit the forest margins and riverbanks of the area. Piopios are part of the Oriolidae family of birds being the Old World family of passerine birds. Passerine birds are also known as songbirds, with the Piopio is particularly known to mimic calls of …

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