Whitford, New Zealand

Whitford is a suburb in south-east Auckland, New Zealand. There are multiple versions of how the town was named.[1][2] It may be named after Richard Whitford, a man who operated a flax mill on the Waikopua near Housons Creek[1] and was the postman.[2] Others think Whitford referred to the White-ford over the Turanga Creek at the end of Sandstone Road, where the salt dries when the tide is out.[1][2] Another possibility is that it is named after Whitefoord Park part of a vast property belonging to L.D. Nathan was initially listed as ‘Whitefoord Park’ in Wises Post Office Directory for 1875-6, but by the time it went on sale for subdivision in 1903 it was known as Whitford Park.[2]

The Pacific Coast highway near Whitford has views of the surrounding countryside, farms, and Hauraki Gulf.

Historical facts

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Howick Welcome Guide" (web). History of Howick, Pakuranga and surrounding areas. Times Newspapers (Greenmount, Auckland). 11 April 2005. Retrieved 2008-01-23.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rod Clough (PhD), Kate Hill (MA Hons), Simon Bickler (PhD) (April 2005). "Whitford Bypass:Archaeological Assessment" (PDF). Manukau City Council. Retrieved 2008-01-23.

Coordinates: 36°56′S 174°58′E / 36.933°S 174.967°E / -36.933; 174.967


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