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Kapuka Lane in Kennedys Bush – In a subdivision at 28 Kennedys Bush Road by Contract Construction. Named in 2015. A tiny amount of information from the library website. The valuation website said that there are 6 properties here but only one house has been built. It was well beyond my budget. Kapuka is a …

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Kokomea Street in Kennedys Bush – the sunsets as seen from this subdivision can be amazing. Kokomea is Maori for “glow” – in this case the glow of the sunset. The word also has a pleasing sound to it. The local Rūnanga were consulted and no concerns were raised. A small amount of information from …

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Minsons Lane in Kennedys Bush – the subdivision is bounded on two sides by Minsons Drain. These drains run into the Halswell River and then Lake Ellesmere. A small amount of information from the council minutes. The valuation website says that there will be 11 sections here and 3 houses are being built. I had …

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Larnder Lane in Kennedys Bush – This subdivision is being developed by Andrew and Bridget Thomas. They have owned the property for 28 years. They have taken it from a gorse and broom filled paddock to what it is today with extensive native plantings. Bridget Thomas’s maiden name is Larnder. She is one of four …

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Whites Tramway Road in Halswell – In 1862 William White first obtained approval to build a tramway from Christchurch to Little River which included a tramway line from the Halswell Quarry to Christchurch. The tramway was used to take rubble stone from the Halswell Quarry to the old Addington Prison site. The tramway remained in …

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Waterford Farm Road in Halswell – In the late 1800’s Thomas Kennedy leased 60acres in the area and built a thatched sod cottage which became known as “Waterford Farm”. Upon Mr Kennedy’s death the family were unable to maintain the mortgage and the property was sold as “Kennedy’s Farm”. A small amount from council minutes …

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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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