Papatoetoe
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Papatoetoe is a suburb
in the Auckland
conurbation
in northern New Zealand
. One of the larger suburbs of the area commonly known as South Auckland
, it is located to the northwest of central Manukau, and 18 kilometres southeast of Auckland city centre.
Papatoetoe is a Māori which can be loosely translated as 'undulating area where the toetoe is the predominant feature', making it named after the 'Prince of Wales' feather (or toetoe
/ toi toi), which grew abundantly in the swampy parts of the region. Due to some confusion over the spelling, the area was known as Papatoitoi for many years.
settlers, the Papatoetoe area was handily located close to the narrowest points between Auckland's two great harbours, where waka
could be ported
over land. It was also rich in fertile soil.
Inlet
s run from Papatoetoe eastward to the Waitemata Harbour
and westward to the Manukau Harbour
. Thus for travellers past and present the routes south to the Waikato River
and the north to the Auckland isthmus
- Tamaki-makau-rau (Tamaki coveted by many) - have always been through Papatoetoe.
The area's main population growth occurred after World War II, when many returning service men received housing in the area. By 1980, population growth had mostly ceased, with all available land taken up, though some infill housing growth occurred later. The population in 2006 had a median age of 31, with 34% being NZ Europeans, 33% Asians, 26% Pacific Islanders and 16% Maori.
Material held includes - a collation of information on Local Body members, schools as they developed, the origin and meaning of street names, women of the district (book available), people of the surrounding farming district, newspaper cuttings and information on local organisations.
Address:91 Cambridge Terrace, Papatoetoe
Phone:09 266 0194
Attraction Types: Museum, Club & Society
Restrictions:All Ages
.
Papatoetoe has two intermediate schools:
The Papatoetoe Seventh-day Adventist Church
is a large Protestant Christian
church in Papatoetoe. It is commonly abbreviated as "Papsda". The Papatoetoe Adventist church has over 1000 members and over 625 regular attenders. The church was founded in 1923, and the current building was built in 1988 at 16 Puhinui Road.
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
in the Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
conurbation
Conurbation
A conurbation is a region comprising a number of cities, large towns, and other urban areas that, through population growth and physical expansion, have merged to form one continuous urban and industrially developed area...
in northern New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. One of the larger suburbs of the area commonly known as South Auckland
South Auckland
South Auckland is an imprecisely defined area of Auckland, New Zealand, often stereotyped as a socio-economically disadvantaged, and sometimes rough, urban area with a relatively large Polynesian and Māori population. The name South Auckland is not an official place name but is in common use by New...
, it is located to the northwest of central Manukau, and 18 kilometres southeast of Auckland city centre.
Papatoetoe is a Māori which can be loosely translated as 'undulating area where the toetoe is the predominant feature', making it named after the 'Prince of Wales' feather (or toetoe
Toetoe
Toetoe are four species of tall grasses native to New Zealand and members of the Cortaderia genus. The species are C. toetoe, C. fulvida, C. splendens and C. richardii. The name toetoe comes from the Māori language.Two closely related South America species of Cortaderia, C. jubata and C...
/ toi toi), which grew abundantly in the swampy parts of the region. Due to some confusion over the spelling, the area was known as Papatoitoi for many years.
History
People have lived in the Papatoetoe area for almost the entire time of human settlement in New Zealand. For both the original Māori and the first EnglishEnglish people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
settlers, the Papatoetoe area was handily located close to the narrowest points between Auckland's two great harbours, where waka
Waka (canoe)
Waka are Māori watercraft, usually canoes ranging in size from small, unornamented canoes used for fishing and river travel, to large decorated war canoes up to long...
could be ported
Portage
Portage or portaging refers to the practice of carrying watercraft or cargo over land to avoid river obstacles, or between two bodies of water. A place where this carrying occurs is also called a portage; a person doing the carrying is called a porter.The English word portage is derived from the...
over land. It was also rich in fertile soil.
Inlet
Inlet
An inlet is a narrow body of water between islands or leading inland from a larger body of water, often leading to an enclosed body of water, such as a sound, bay, lagoon or marsh. In sea coasts an inlet usually refers to the actual connection between a bay and the ocean and is often called an...
s run from Papatoetoe eastward to the Waitemata Harbour
Waitemata Harbour
The quite famous Waitemata Harbour is the main access by sea to Auckland, New Zealand. For this reason it is often referred to as Auckland Harbour, despite the fact that it is only one of two harbours surrounding the city, and is crossed by the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The Waitemata forms the north...
and westward to the Manukau Harbour
Manukau Harbour
Manukau Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in New Zealand by area. It is located to the southwest of the Auckland isthmus, and is an arm of the Tasman Sea.-Geography:...
. Thus for travellers past and present the routes south to the Waikato River
Waikato River
The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand. In the North Island, it runs for 425 kilometres from the eastern slopes of Mount Ruapehu, joining the Tongariro River system and emptying into Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. It drains Taupo at the lake's northeastern edge, creates the...
and the north to the Auckland isthmus
Isthmus
An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas usually with waterforms on either side.Canals are often built through isthmuses where they may be particularly advantageous to create a shortcut for marine transportation...
- Tamaki-makau-rau (Tamaki coveted by many) - have always been through Papatoetoe.
The area's main population growth occurred after World War II, when many returning service men received housing in the area. By 1980, population growth had mostly ceased, with all available land taken up, though some infill housing growth occurred later. The population in 2006 had a median age of 31, with 34% being NZ Europeans, 33% Asians, 26% Pacific Islanders and 16% Maori.
Town centre
Manukau City Council has in early 2009 announced plans to spend millions revitalising the town's centre in the St. George Street area. New apartment buildings and nearby sports facilities (centred around a NZ$12 million multisports centre) are to encourage new shops to the area, which has deteriorated in the past, partly due to competition from shopping malls.Papatoetoe Historical Society
A general local museum with an emphasis on showing how people lived in Papatoetoe.Material held includes - a collation of information on Local Body members, schools as they developed, the origin and meaning of street names, women of the district (book available), people of the surrounding farming district, newspaper cuttings and information on local organisations.
Address:91 Cambridge Terrace, Papatoetoe
Phone:09 266 0194
Attraction Types: Museum, Club & Society
Restrictions:All Ages
Association football
Papatoetoe is home to Papatoetoe AFC who compete in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 1ALotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 1
The Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 1 is a New Zealand Association football semi-professional status league competition that is run by the Auckland Football Federation and includes soccer clubs located in the northern part of the North Island, New Zealand...
.
Cricket
Papatoetoe is home to the Papatoetoe Cricket Club who play in the Auckland Cricket Championship. In the 2009-2010 season, the Raj cricket team entered the 4th grade competition lead by Warwick Troup the son of former New Zealand cricketer Gary. They finished 4th.Primary education
Papatoetoe has eight primary schools in its zone:- Holy Cross School is a coeducational full primary school (years 1-8) integrated with the state system. Founded in 1953, it has a roll of 596 and a decile ratingSocio-Economic DecileDecile, Socio-Economic Decile or Socio-Economic Decile Band is a widely used measure in education in New Zealand used to target funding and support to more needy schools....
of 2. - Papatoetoe Central School is a coeducational state contributing primary school (years 1-6) with a roll of 707 and a decile rating of 4. Founded in 1857, the school moved to its current site in 1871.
- Papatoetoe East School is a coeducational state contributing primary school (years 1-6). It was established in 1958 and currently has a roll of 503 and a decile rating of 3.
- Papatoetoe North School is a coeducational state contributing primary school (years 1-6). It was established in 1959 and currently has a roll of 751 and a decile rating of 3.
- Papatoetoe South School is a coeducational state contributing primary school (years 1-6). It has a decile rating of 2 and a roll of 605.
- Papatoetoe West School is a coeducational state contributing primary school (years 1-6) which opened in 1949. It has a decile rating of 3 and a roll of 758.
- South Auckland Seventh-day Adventist School is a coeducational full primary school (years 1-8) integrated with the state system. it has a roll of 248 and a decile rating of 2.
- Puhinui School is a coeducational state contributing primary school (years 1-6). It has a decile rating of 3 and a roll of 575.
Papatoetoe has two intermediate schools:
- Papatoetoe IntermediatePapatoetoe IntermediatePapatoetoe Intermediate School is an intermediate school in Papatoetoe, a suburb of Manukau Ward, Auckland Region, New Zealand.The school opened in 1953 on a site adjacent to Dominion Breweries on Great South Road in Papatoetoe. The school was called Otara Intermediate School, the name used then...
- Kedgley IntermediateKedgley IntermediateKedgley Intermediate School is an intermediate school in Papatoetoe, a suburb of Manukau City, Auckland Region, New Zealand.The school opened in February 1958 as Papatoetoe Intermediate School. Classes were held in part of Papatoetoe High School for the first year. After principal Maurice F...
.
Secondary education
Papatoetoe has two secondary schools:- Papatoetoe High SchoolPapatoetoe High SchoolPapatoetoe High School is a secondary school in Papatoetoe suburb of Manukau city, Auckland Region, New Zealand.PHS hosts a satellite unit of the Kelston Deaf Education Centre, including a full-time educational interpreter....
- Aorere CollegeAorere CollegeAorere College is a co-educational state secondary school that was established in 1964 in Papatoetoe, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand. Patrick Drumm is the principal of the college...
.
Mayors
- 1959-1965 C.J. Mahon
- 1965-1986 Bob WhiteRobert Howard WhiteRobert "Bob" Howard White, QSO, CStJ, JP was a New Zealand politician.He served in the RNZAF and was Mayor of Papatoetoe from 1965 to 1986....
- 1986-1987 Allan Brewster
Notable people
- Barry CrumpBarry CrumpBarry John Crump MBE was a New Zealand author of semi-autobiographical comic novels based on his image as a rugged outdoors man...
- Author, poet - Ricki HerbertRicki HerbertRicki Lloyd Herbert, CNZM is a New Zealand former association football player who represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain...
- Soccer player - Played National Level for the All Whites and is their current coach. Also played for New Zealand in Soccer World Cup Finals 1982 - Trevor MealeTrevor MealeTrevor Meale was a New Zealand cricketer who played in two Tests in 1958. Meale was born in Papatoetoe, Auckland and died in Orewa, Auckland....
- Cricketer - Gary TroupGary TroupGary Bertram Troup is a New Zealand former cricketer and local politician who played 15 Tests and 22 One Day Internationals for New Zealand.-Cricket career:Troup made his Test debut for the New Zealand on 18 November 1976 against India...
- Played club cricket in Papatoetoe going on to represent New Zealand 1976 - 1986 - Heather Matthews (née Thompson) - Silver Medalist 1978 Commonwealth Games1978 Commonwealth GamesThe 1978 Commonwealth Games were held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, from 3 to 12 August 1978, two years after the 1976 Summer Olympics were held in Montreal, Quebec...
(3000 m). MBEOrder of the British EmpireThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
- Services To Sport, Papatoetoe Sports Person of the Year. - Tyree Tautogia - Part of highly successful rap group SmashproofSmashproofSmashproof is a New Zealand Hip hop/Rap male group. Smashproof consists of Young Sid, Tyree and Deach. They are best known for the single "Brother" which spent eleven consecutive weeks at number one on the New Zealand RIANZ singles chart in 2009. The song "Brother" features singer Gin Wigmore.The...
- David DallasDavid DallasDavid Dallas is a New Zealand hip-hop artist of Samoan/European descent. Formerly known as Con Psy as part of the rap duo Frontline.- Career :...
- Hip Hop Artist
Attractions
- Murals in Old Papatoetoe
- “Picnic Scene” by Ron van Dam (near Wallace Road corner)
- “Papatoetoe General Store” by Christine Trout (Papatoetoe Mall)
- “Bottle O” by Christine Trout (Papatoetoe Mall)
- “Cameos” by Claudia Pond-Eyley (near Town Hall)
- “Sports People” by Ron van Dam (Opp Rangitoto Road)
- “Old Papatoetoe Logo” by Ron van Dam (near Shirley Road)
- “St George St – 1930” by Merv Appleton (Rangitoto Road.
- “Maori History” by Jason Te Whare (Kolmar Road)
- Historical cemeteries at Manukau Memorial Gardens and St John's Presbyterian Church.
- Historic landmarks including
- Old Railway StationPapatoetoe Train StationPapatoetoe train station is on the Southern Line of the Auckland railway network in New Zealand. It is between Station Road and Shirley Road, across the street from Papatoetoe West School, and has an island platform layout.-History:...
- Cambria House and associated historic gardens (Puhinui Road http://www.wises.co.nz/map/default.asp?street=PUHINUI+Road&suburb=PAPATOETOE&town=Auckland&sttype=&id=57831|2&svctype=1&mapaction=0&mapwhich=0&mapsize=2&width=512&height=512&businesses=1&brad=25&color=-1&filled=0&e=2674404&n=6465948&routemethod=0&s_id=&radius=&zoom=3&move=true&zoomin=true)
- Old Children's home (now in Wyllie Road)
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
is a large Protestant Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
church in Papatoetoe. It is commonly abbreviated as "Papsda". The Papatoetoe Adventist church has over 1000 members and over 625 regular attenders. The church was founded in 1923, and the current building was built in 1988 at 16 Puhinui Road.