The Near West

Name: The Near West
Brand: Massey University Press
SKU: 9780995146501
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A History of Grey Lynn, Arch Hill and Westmere

By Tania Mace

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The Auckland neighbourhood of Grey Lynn has near legendary status. Sometimes referred to as 'The People's Republic of Grey Lynn', history is everywhere here despite its recent gentrification. From the eeling ground of mana whenua and its colonial carve-up into farmland, to the gradual progression of... Read More

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The Near West

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The Near West

A comprehensive history of three fascinating Auckland neighbourhoods

Description

The Auckland neighbourhood of Grey Lynn has near legendary status. Sometimes referred to as 'The People's Republic of Grey Lynn', history is everywhere here despite its recent gentrification.

From the eeling ground of mana whenua and its colonial carve-up into farmland, to the gradual progression of residential development through Victorian and Edwardian times and beyond, early industry, the rough and tumble of left-wing politics, the wave of post-war migrants from rural Maori communities and the Pacific, the boho scene of artists, filmmakers, writers, journalists, musicians, the students and the safe haven it has always been for the queer community... there is probably no other New Zealand neighbourhood quite as fascinating.

This comprehensive, engaging and richly illustrated history of Grey Lynn and its neighbours Arch Hill and Westmere surveys it all.

The Near West by Tania Mace delves into these compelling narratives, offering readers an insightful exploration of one of New Zealand's most unique and vibrant areas.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780995146501

Publisher: Massey University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 September 2024

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Massey University Press

Illustration: 250 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 420

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Stunning gift for anyone living in central west-auckland

People love where they live - and residents of Grey Lynn, Westmere etc are no different! This is a stunning coffee table book and the perfect give for residents of Auckland's inner western suburbs. Highly recommended!

A Near West treasure

This book is a detailed account of the history of Grey Lynn, Westmere and Arch Hill. I never could have imagined the wealth of knowledge in what looked like a coffee table book. It’s an absolute treasure and a MUST HAVE for any resident. Every suburb should have one.

About the Author

Tania Mace is a freelance historian with a Master of Arts with honours in history. For more than two decades she has worked in the heritage field, researching and writing histories of buildings and places. Her first book was a history of St James Kindergarten (now known as Grey Lynn Kindergarten), written for the centenary in 2013. She has lived in Grey Lynn for more than 30 years.