Despite some interior alterations over the years Hulme Court remains as one of the best examples of Regency architecture in New Zealand, and almost certainly the finest built in permanent materials.
The house has very great historical significance having been occupied by a distinguished group of early New Zealanders including: Bishop Selwyn; Colonel Hulme, Commander of British Troops in New Zealand after whom the house is named; Governor Gove Browne who used it as a temporary Government House; and, later, Sir Francis Dillon Bell, Minister of Native affairs and advisor to Governor Grey.
It is the second oldest surviving house in Auckland and the oldest documented dwelling still standing on its original site.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
19
Date Entered
23rd June 1983
Date of Effect
23rd June 1983
City/District Council
Auckland Council
Region
Auckland Council
Legal description
Lot 3 DP 30020 Allot 77 Sect 1 Subs of Auckland
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
19
Date Entered
23rd June 1983
Date of Effect
23rd June 1983
City/District Council
Auckland Council
Region
Auckland Council
Legal description
Lot 3 DP 30020 Allot 77 Sect 1 Subs of Auckland
Construction Details
Start Year
1843
Type
Original Construction
Construction Materials
Stone (basalt) walls with slate roof cladding
Construction Details
Start Year
1843
Type
Original Construction
Construction Materials
Stone (basalt) walls with slate roof cladding
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Northern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Northern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.
Current Usages
Uses: Trade
Specific Usage: Office building/Offices
Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Current Usages
Uses: Trade
Specific Usage: Office building/Offices
Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Location
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