Tūpare is a historic homestead and garden in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
| Tūpare | |
|---|---|
 Entrance to Tūpare | |
| General information | |
| Type | Homestead |
| Architectural style | Arts and Crafts |
| Location | New Plymouth |
| Address | 487 Mangorei Road, New Plymouth |
| Coordinates | 39°05′19″S 174°06′35″E / 39.08851°S 174.10976°E |
| Year(s) built | 1932–1944 |
| Owner | Taranaki Regional Council |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | James Chapman-Taylor |
| Main contractor | Russell Matthews |
Tūpare is operated by the Taranaki Regional Council as a public park and event venue.[1]
Description
editTūpare is an Arts and Crafts homestead that overlooks the Waiwhakaiho River.[2]
History
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In 1932 the land of the property was purchased by Russell Matthews and his wife. Russell had a passion for horticulture and was inspired by English gardens.[2]
Russell spent 12 years building the home to a design from James Chapman-Taylor alongside developing the garden with it.[2]
The garden was one of the four (public) gardens that formed a core of the original garden festival of New Plymouth.[3]
Tūpare is now owned by the Taranaki Regional Council and is open as a public park.[2]
Legacy
editThe garden has the highest possible rating from the New Zealand Garden Trust and is 'considered a garden for international significance'.[2]
It has also been named as one of Top 50 New Zealand Gardens by a garden guide book.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Tūpare Gardens". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Skyes, Caitlyn, ed. (Winter 2024). "House and garden". Heritage New Zealand. No. 173. Heritage New Zealand. p. 7. ISSN 2253-5330.
- ^ "Festival bloomin' lovely for all". Taranaki Daily News. 27 October 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
- ^ "Lacklustre editing, photos detract from guide book". Otago Daily Times. 13 October 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
External links
edit- Tūpare Official website
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