HH-22: House (Formerly Raparahi Hotel)

Location and Zoning Information

Address

1338 Wiltsdown Rd
Corner of Wiltsdown and Stringer Roads Waotu

Current Owner

D Graham

Legal Description

Lot 1 DPS 23922 Blk I Patetere Sth SD

Zoning

General Rural Zone

Valuation Number

0541247000

Google Maps Link

Lat:-38.16574, Long:175.713384

Architecture

Date of Construction

1882 - 1883

Materials

Totara framing, sawn weatherboards, chimney of sawn rhyolite, corrugated iron roof, shingles underneath on earlier part. (HNZPT)

Architecture/Engineer/Builder

Unknown

Condition

Interior reorganised around 1930, reconditioned 1963 and now farmhouse. Fully fenced. Excellent condition.  More research required regarding what remains as orginal and what has undergone alteration

Original Site Recommendation

HNZPT Ref: 4239. Heritage Advisor, HNZPT.

Current Use

Private residence.

Statement of Significance

(1 Historical) - reflects important or representative aspects of South Waikato history, early settlement history 1882, transportation history in South Waikato. Dates from periods of early settlement in South Waikato. (7 Archaeology, pre 1900) - the site is protected under the Historic Places Act, has the potential through archaeological investigation to provide information about NZ and the South Waikato history.

District Plan Rules

Demolition - DIS.  Protection focus - 1 and 7. 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. Effects can be mitigated/remedied through; a) HBD - See mitigating the effects of Demolition. b) Design rules: 1.The overall visual character/shape of the original building should be identifiable. The addition should not dominate the existing building. 2. New work should be restricted to the rear of the building and not be evident from the road frontage. 3. The following special elements that are associated with the rarity or architectural uniqueness or craftsmanship of the structure should be retained: Elements of the structure that should be retained are those elements associated with the structures historic character, use, rarity, landmark values, craftsmanship, etc  i.e.: exterior walls, openings, landscape, and any other elements identified in the Historic Building Documentation. c) Building materials rule: If repair of the structure is proposed the materials used for the exterior walls and elements should be similar in type, dimensions and profile as the existing exterior fabric of the building.

Repair of the Structure - PER. Refer to HH-R1.  Protection focus - 1.

Re-use/Change of Use - PER.  Refer to HH-R1.  Protection focus - 1.

Internal Changes - DIS.

Relocation - DIS. Protection focus - 1 and 7. Mitigate the effects of relocation by 1) Consultation with the community, and/or consultation with Iwi or special interest groups. 2) Relocate to a similar setting. 3) Documentation.

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 this 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

Constructed in 1882-1883 for use as a hotel, it was licensed in 1902.  Was first overnight stop for coaches between Cambridge and Taupo (second stop Atiamuri) on road built by Armed Constabulary.  Coach service by Quicks.  One of two hotels in this area.(HNZPT).