New Zealand - Auckland - Admiralty House and the Waitamata Harbour beyond viewed from the Grand Hotel in Princes Street. The two buildings on the right, on the corner of Eden Crescent, are the Auckland Museum (from 1876-1929) and its caretaker's cottage. New Zealand's Lost Heritage - The Stories Behind Our Forgotten Landmarks New Zealand has a disappointing record of preserving our oldest and proudest buildings. In this book well known historian Richard Wolfe features 20 notable structures which, for various reasons, no longer exist. Most of the buildings have been demolished in the name of urban development, creating controversy and representing a damning indictment of this country’s sense of heritage. Each building is discussed and illustrated including the circumstances of its demise. The selection includes: Ruapekapeka pa in Northland (burned down deliberately), Admiralty House in Auckland (demolished to make way for new roads) Wellington’s Parliament Buildings (accidental fire) Dunedin’s Seacliff Asylum (fire), TJ Edmonds landmark factory (bulldozed). What emerges is a fascinating social and historical narrative that sheds light on parts of New Zealand’s cultural history and reveals the truth of the old adage that history repeats. Wolfe’s emphasis on the significance of lost architecture presents a powerful appeal for preservation of the important works that remain. Author: Richard Wolfe ISBN: 9781869663872 © New Zealand's Lost Heritage Reprinted with permission by New Holland Publishers. (www.newhollandoublishers.com ) RRP – $49.99 NZD Click the link provided at the top to purchase the book through the MAD on New Zealand Shop - Supporting New Zealand Authors and Artists