This memorial commemorates George Vesey Stewart (1832-1920), a figure of historical significance in the Bay of Plenty. He organised two special settlements at Katikati, buying the Katikati block off the government and selling it in lots to Irish settlers. He also founded European settlement at Te Puke and was very active in the public affairs of Katikati and Tauranga, becoming Tauranga's first mayor. He is estimated to have settled about 4,000 people in the Bay of Plenty.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Able to Visit
List Number
7124
Date Entered
17th December 1993
Date of Effect
17th December 1993
City/District Council
Western Bay of Plenty District
Region
Bay of Plenty Region
Legal description
Lot 19 DP 67 (RT SA30D/34; NZ Gazette 1984, p.1790), South Auckland Land District
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Able to Visit
List Number
7124
Date Entered
17th December 1993
Date of Effect
17th December 1993
City/District Council
Western Bay of Plenty District
Region
Bay of Plenty Region
Legal description
Lot 19 DP 67 (RT SA30D/34; NZ Gazette 1984, p.1790), South Auckland Land District
Construction Details
Start Year
1926
startYearCirca
Type
Original Construction
Construction Details
Start Year
1926
startYearCirca
Type
Original Construction
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 Lower Northern Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Northern region office. 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.
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 Lower Northern Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Northern region office. 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.
Current Usages
Uses: Commemoration
Specific Usage: Memorial - Particular person or group
Former Usages
General Usage: Commemoration
Specific Usage: Memorial - Particular person or group
Current Usages
Uses: Commemoration
Specific Usage: Memorial - Particular person or group
Former Usages
General Usage: Commemoration
Specific Usage: Memorial - Particular person or group
