30-555: Ohinetahi ( Māori : Ōhinetahi : "The Place of One Daughter") is a valley, historic homestead, and formal garden on Teddington Road, Governors Bay , Christchurch , Canterbury region, New Zealand. Ohinetahi valley is situated at the head of Lyttelton Harbour , at the base of the Port Hills . While the Ohinetahi Homestead is considered to be a significant historic building in the small settlement of Governors Bay,
60-407: A cottage for the housekeeper, were constructed on the property. One gallery contains works by prominent New Zealand artists including Shane Cotton , Julian Dashper , Pat Hanly , Ralph Hotere , Richard McWhannell and Peter Robinson . The other gallery contains 3D models and architectural photographs of building projects undertaken by the architectural firm of Warren & Mahoney. The main house
90-634: A hedge of Monterey Cypress , as well as densely planted rhododendrons , camellias , and Buxus . Though Potts introduced grasses, he found the Poa to be hard to eradicate. Ohinetahi has received the Garden of Distinction and Garden of Excellence Award. The homestead is registered as a Category I heritage building with Heritage New Zealand . Governors Bay Governors Bay is a small town in Canterbury , New Zealand. The settlement of Governors Bay
120-438: A more substantial building either by adding rooms onto each end of the existing cottage or more likely by replacing it with an entirely new house. Moorhouse sold the entire 255-acre property to Thomas Potts in 1858. Potts proceeded to buy more of the surrounding land until the property covered 572 acres, reaching as far as the seashore at Governors Bay, along the main road as well as Quail island. Between 1863 and 1867 Potts pulled
150-500: A number of setbacks, Miles Warren heard that Ohinetahi was for sale by its current owners Mr and Mrs Herbert Ensor, who would be remaining on an adjacent property. They subsequently bought it for $ 100,000, financing the purchase by selling other properties. During the period between purchase and possession, the three new owners embarked on a six-week tour of gardens in England in a search for ideas to include in their proposed garden. Among
180-756: A population density of 299 people per km . Governors Bay had a population of 864 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 48 people (5.9%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 63 people (7.9%) since the 2006 census . There were 339 households, comprising 423 males and 441 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.96 males per female. The median age was 47.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 159 people (18.4%) aged under 15 years, 105 (12.2%) aged 15 to 29, 462 (53.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 141 (16.3%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 95.8% European/ Pākehā , 3.8% Māori , 1.4% Pasifika , 2.1% Asian , and 3.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
210-557: A population of 297 at the 2018 New Zealand census , a decrease of 9 people (−2.9%) since the 2013 census , and unchanged since the 2006 census . There were 105 households, comprising 153 males and 141 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.09 males per female, with 54 people (18.2%) aged under 15 years, 39 (13.1%) aged 15 to 29, 129 (43.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 72 (24.2%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 98.0% European/ Pākehā , 3.0% Māori , and 1.0% Asian . People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer
240-422: A translation of "place of the stake for a decoy parrot " for Ōhoka . A new subdivision proposed in 2022 would add 800–850 houses, shops and a village square to Ohoka. Some residents are campaigning against the subdivision. Ohoka straddles two SA1 statistical areas which cover 3.74 km (1.44 sq mi) Ohoka is part of the larger Mandeville-Ohoka statistical area . The SA1 statistical areas had
270-542: Is a 150-year-old hotel located in Governors Bay. The hotel recently dropped its connection with Sir George Grey , a controversial colonial former Governor of New Zealand. Cholmondeley Children's Centre in Cholmondeley Lane is a children's home providing short-term or emergency residential care for children, usually between the ages of 3–12 years, and support for their families. Governors Bay Jetty
300-401: Is a 300 m (980 ft)-long wooden jetty that juts out into the bay. It is open to the public and free to use. The jetty is generally used for walking, fishing, and jetty jumping. It provides a great view of the surrounding volcanic landscape and access to the water at tide times when it is not possible to access from the shore due to the mudflats. The original short jetty (approx. 20m long)
330-466: Is a Category I heritage building, and the associated formal garden is considered to be one of New Zealand's finest. A partnership of three purchased the property in 1977 and one of them, prominent Christchurch architect Sir Miles Warren , has lived in the property since soon afterwards. Damage from the September 2010 quake forced changes to lighten the upper story of the building. Sir Miles gifted
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#1732794596794360-513: Is characterised by a herb potager , box-edged rose garden, and herbaceous borders. Other features of the English-inspired landscaping include a Red Garden (formerly white), ogee gazebo, pond, bridge, statues, stone and metal sculpture, and an Oamaru stonewall. The central lawn fronts the house's main façade, which has arched colonial verandas. A stream flows from the garden down to the harbour. Flora include Black Locust shade trees,
390-645: Is located on Banks Peninsula near the head of Lyttelton Harbour . It is connected via Governors Bay Road to Lyttelton , via Dyers Pass Road over the Port Hills to the Christchurch suburb of Cashmere , and via Main Road to the south side of the harbour basin and Banks Peninsula. Governors Bay is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement and covers 3.24 km (1.25 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 970 as of June 2024, with
420-417: The advice of a friend at Kew Garden . Pott's four hectare garden included a quince and variegated elm that still survive. After his death in 1888, the garden was left untended until it was mostly just a lawn around the house. The 572-acre property was then sold in 1896 to William Cook, who sold off several acres and the property was once again subdivided when Cook died with a Mr Beckett and a Mr Stewart buying
450-562: The benefit of the public. In early February 2017 a major fire on the Ports Hills which required the evacuation of 107 local residents came within 300 to 400 metres of the house coating the property with falling ash. The woodland that surrounds the home is well structured and designed with views down to the harbour. Ohinetahi uses the concept of "rooms" to create effect. The terraced garden is sectioned into groupings. Hedges shelter those plants that have difficulty in high winds. The garden
480-503: The census's question about religious affiliation, 38.4% had no religion, 46.5% were Christian and 1.0% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 63 (25.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 30 (12.3%) people had no formal qualifications. 63 people (25.9%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 117 (48.1%) people were employed full-time, 48 (19.8%) were part-time, and 3 (1.2%) were unemployed. Ohoka School
510-562: The children’s novel The Runaway Settlers. The original 1868 Governors Bay School and the associated school house are both Category II heritage structures, significant because there are very few remaining school buildings from provincial government times. The school is located on land donated by Thomas Potts . Ohoka Ohoka is a small semi-rural township on the northern outskirts of Christchurch in New Zealand . The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives
540-442: The existing house apart and built a three-story sandstone structure between the two wooden halves. Potts, one of New Zealand's earliest conservationists, established in 1865 a large garden on the property which as well as a vegetable garden and orchard included trees such as araucarias, ashes, blue gums, Lombardy poplars, New World conifers, oaks, sycamores and walnuts. The variety of exotic trees and shrubs that Potts selected were on
570-521: The formal garden of Ohinetahi is considered to be one of New Zealand's finest. Amongst the early owners of Ohinetahi were Canterbury pioneer William Sefton Moorhouse and Thomas Potts , New Zealand's first conservationist. Sir Miles Warren , architect of the Christchurch Town Hall , was the last private owner, and gifted it to New Zealand. Ohinetahi was the site of a heavily fortified Ngāti Māmoe pā . Approximately 300 years ago, it
600-469: The gardens visited were Sissinghurst , Wilton House and Hidcote Manor . First they restored the large stone colonial villa. Work commenced on creating the present garden in 1977. After about ten years John and Pauline decided to build a new house and create a garden on 10 acres of land at Ohoka . To fund their new project Warren purchased their share of the property to become Ohinetahi's sole owner. In subsequent years two small art galleries, as well as
630-546: The property "to the nation" in early 2013. St Cuthbert's Church in Governors Bay Road, built in 1860, is also a Category I building. It was extensively damaged in the September 2010 quake. The local community worked with the Church Property Trust to repair and restore the church and it was reopened in 2017. The church grounds contain the grave of Mary Elizabeth Small whose story is told in
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#1732794596794660-403: The property which contained the house. They, in turn, sold off parts until in 1946 the house and the surrounding 9 acres was purchased by Basil Quaife. Quaife subsequently sold this property in 1952 to Herbert Ensor. Deciding in the mid-1970s that they would like to create a large garden together John and Pauline Trengrove and Pauline's brother Miles Warren began looking for a suitable site. After
690-517: The structure of the art gallery was undamaged the Oamaru stone exterior was badly cracked and had to be rebuilt, only to then be damaged again by the February 2011 earthquake. After Mrs Ensor died in 2008 Warren was able to purchase from her heirs a 0.76-hectare strip of land which allowed Ohinetahi to be expanded towards the harbour side. Terraces were constructed on this land using stone removed from
720-525: The upper storey of the house when it was restored after the earthquake. In recent times a number of large modern sculptures by renowned New Zealand artists have been installed in both the park and garden. The housekeeper's cottage has been converted to a tearoom. In 2012 Miles Warren gifted the homestead and gardens as well as an endowment to the Ohinetahi Charitable Trust to ensure that the property and its contents are preserved for
750-573: Was $ 46,700, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 240 people (34.0%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 384 (54.5%) people were employed full-time, 135 (19.1%) were part-time, and 15 (2.1%) were unemployed. Governors Bay School in Jetty Road caters for students from year 0 to year 8. It had a roll of 89 as of August 2024. From year 9 onwards, students attend Cashmere High School. Ōtoromiro Hotel (previously known as Governors Bay Hotel)
780-410: Was 33.0, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 61.1% had no religion, 28.5% were Christian , 0.3% were Muslim , 0.3% were Buddhist and 4.2% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 297 (42.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 42 (6.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
810-400: Was badly damaged by the 4 September 2010 Christchurch earthquake The stone walls of the three storey block were badly cracked and the four gables fell. As a result, it was decided to reduce the central block of the house from three to two stories, while at the same time the house was earthquake strengthened and given a strengthened masonry ground floor and a new timber-framed first floor. While
840-668: Was built in 1874 and extended to 300m in 1913. After the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes, the jetty was closed to the public and the Council did not plan to repair it. However, a group of local volunteers set up Governors Bay Jetty Restoration Trust and raised money to rebuild the jetty. The rebuild project started in October 2022 and finished in September 2023 and was managed by the trust. The Ohinetahi historic homestead, in Ohinetahi ,
870-504: Was overtaken by Te Rakiwhakaputa of Ngāi Tahu . After the pā's capture, Manuhiri, son of Te Rakiwhakaputa, resided here, fathering many sons and one daughter after whom the pā is named. The first European owner of the land was Christopher Alderson Calvert (1811–1883), a lawyer practicing in Lyttelton and Christchurch who purchased the land in 1852. He had a one-room cottage designed by Benjamin J. Mountfort and built in Lyttelton before it
900-420: Was transported in sections by boat and carried up to the site. He named the cottage Rosemary Cottage after one of Bishop Selwyn 's daughters. On consulting local Maori about a name for the property, they suggested and he was delighted to adopt the name, Ohinetahi. Four subsequent owners followed in a short period of time before William Sefton Moorhouse purchased the property in the mid-1850s. Moorhouse then built
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