HH-09: Main Estate Woolshed

Location and Zoning Information

Address

Okoroire Rd, Tirau
(Located in paddock behind house)

Current Owner

J Gibson & A Candy

Legal Description

Part Lot 22 DP 3612 Pt DP 3606 Blk XIV Tapapa SD Blk II Patetere SD

Zoning

General Rural Zone

Valuation Number

0541010200

Google Maps Link

Architecture

Date of Construction

1881 - 1882

Materials

Weatherboard with corrugated iron roofs.

Architecture/Engineer/Builder

Unknown

Condition

Poor condition. Lean-to removed. HNZPT

Original Site Recommendation

HNZPT Ref: 4231. Heritage Advisor, HNZPT.

Current Use

Farm sheds

Statement of Significance

(1 Historical) - reflects important or representative aspects of South Waikato history, early settlement and farming. Dates from periods of early settlement in South Waikato, early 1800's. Was associated with events, persons, or ideas of importance in South Waikato history, Agricultural Company development of large farms in the area. (7 Archaeology, pre 1900) - the site is protected under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014, has the potential through archaeological investigation to provide information about NZ and South Waikato history. (11 Context) - forms part of a wider historical and cultural complex, work building complex associated with Main Estate. (13 Integrity) - has a good level of integrity, poor condition but no alterations.

District Plan Rules

Demolition - DIS.  Protection focus - 1, 7 and 11. Mitigate the effects of demolition by requiring the applicant to provide Historical Building Documentation (HBD) which should include: the structure history, photographic documentation and measurements of the item prior to removal.

Alterations necessary for the primary purpose of improving structural performance, fire safety or physical access – CON -Refer to HH-R2.  Other Additions/Alterations - DIS.  Protection focus - 1, 11 and 13.

Repair of the Structure - PER. Refer to HH-R1  Protection focus - 11 and 13. Building Materials Rule: If repair of the buildings is proposed the materials used for the exterior walls should be similar in type, dimensions and profile as the existing exterior fabric of the building. Design Rule: Repair or replication work should match the existing design and profile of element.

Re-use/Change of Use - PER.  Refer to HH-R1.  Protection focus - 13.

Internal Changes - PER.

Relocation - DIS. Protection focus - 1, 7, 11 and 13.

Disturbance of the site surface/earthworks - Protection focus - 7. Note: Any place that was associated with human activity prior to 1900 and is able to provide evidence relating to the history of New Zealand is an 'archaeological site' (refer to definition of 'archaeological site' in Section 2 of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014). All archaeological sites are protected under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 and approval from Heritage New Zealand must be obtained prior to destroying, damaging or modifying any site. Accordingly, where the site on which a building is located is an 'archaeological site' and the building is to be repaired, added to, relocated or demolished and this involves disturbance to the surface and/or subsurface of the site, approval from Heritage New Zealand is required.

History

Possibly largest and oldest in area (HNZPT). Once served the whole District and was powered by a steam engine (R Main). 16 stand wing presses. Machines introduced when available. These are some of the earliest examples of farm buildings on what was Auckland Agricultural Co. Land  (originally the McLean partnership).  The company was formed by James Williamson, Thomas Russell, Robert McLean and Thomas Every McLean and in 1883 owned 107,271 acres in the area.  In 1897 all company buildings were sold to the BNZ Asset Realisation Board. (HNZPT). Later associated with Harold Main 'Main Estate'.