PRELIMINARY HERITAGE SCHEDULE MAPS PARANA PARK Prepared by Waikato Tree Trust and Laura Kellaway September 2010

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1 PRELIMINARY HERITAGE SCHEDULE MAPS PARANA PARK 2010 Prepared by Waikato Tree Trust and Laura Kellaway September 2010 [Note Preliminary Identification only and subject to research]

2 TREE SCHEDULE PARANA PARK SIGNIFCANT NOTABLE TREES TABLE APPENDIX 1 Tree No. Common Name Botanical Name Estimated NOTES age 1 Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides 60+ Uncommon in area, specimen with great form, notable size (trunk to bench seat ) 2 English Oak Quercus robur 100+ Similar in stature to trees at Ferry Bank (Band rotunda area & Bridge St) planted in English Oak Quercus robur 100+ Probably part of original planting by George Parr 4 English Oak Quercus robur 100+ Probably part of original planting by George Parr 5 English Oak Quercus robur 100+ Probably part of original planting by George Parr 6 English Oak Quercus robur 100+ Probably part of original planting by George Parr 7 Rimu Dacrydium cupressinum 50+ Planted tree 8 Califonia Redwood (group) Sequoia sempervirens 60+ Planted tree, similar in age to others i.e. Old Farm Rd planted early 1900s by Ruakura Horticultural students first intake. 9 Italian Poplar (group) Populus nigra Italica 80+ Possibly part of a shelter planting, similar in stature as trees on Bridge St, removed 1995, age 83 years. 10 Karaka Corynocarpus laevigatus 30+ Possibly self seeded, Karaka in Waikato River margins often an indication of Maori occupation in area. 11 Osage Orange Maclura pomifera 45+ Uncommon, rare tree in Waikato, specific botanical interest, autumn colour, C.&S. USA 12 Wych Elm Ulmus glabra Pendula 30+ Donated by Councillor Ted Armstrong, transplanted from his property in Dinsdale to Parana Park in 1994 by students studying Advanced Certificate in Arboriculture at Waikato Polytechnic. 13 Italian Cypress Cupressus sempervirens 50+ Amenity planting at entrance way 14 Italian Cypress Cupressus sempervirens 50+ Amenity planting at entrance way 15 California Redwood Sequoia sempervirens 60+ Probably planting by HCC Parks & Gardens 16 Holm Oak Quercus ilex 60+ Probably planting by HCC Parks & Gardens 17 Hiba Thujopsis dolabrata 45+ Uncommon tree, Endemic to Japan, Conifer in Cypress family, Valuable scented wood 18 Japanese Cedar Cryprtomeria japonica Elegans 60+ Probably planting by HCC Parks & Gardens 19 Elm Ulmus 80+ Probably part of original planting by George Parr 20 London Plane Platanus x acerfolia 80+ Probably part of original planting by George Parr 21 London Plane Platanus x acerfolia 80+ Probably part of original planting by George Parr 22 Red Oak? Quercus rubra 80+ Probably part of original planting by George Parr 23 Rhododendron (Group) Rhododendron Sir Robert Peel 80+ Old cultivar within Waikato, another large specimen similar age at Anglican Church Tamahere. 24 London Plane Platanus x acerfolia 80+ Probably part of original planting by George Parr 25 London Plane Platanus x acerfolia 80+ Probably part of original planting by George Parr 26 Lawsons Cypress Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 45+ Probably planting by HCC Parks & Gardens 27 Paper Bark Melaleuca squarrosa 45+ Uncommon tree from Tasmania, probably planted by HCC Parks & Gardens

3 APPENDIX 2 HISTORIC PLACE SCHEDULE PARANA PARK PRELIMINARY Item No. Name Estimated age NOTES A Historic Landscape pre 1864, s] Natural heritage Cultural heritage Historic Place- should be registered Includes vistas from and to place B Historic Landscape 1920s-50s Natural heritage - 80 years Design and Planning of Parana Park Cultural heritage C Archaeological site Pre 1900 use of site Parr's property including orchard, stables and trees removed for park.[on site] Site of first bridge 1864 [ on site] D Site of first bridge circa Probable Archaeological site includes ol militia road see photo E Creek & Gully [Gibbon's ] Natural heritage Cultural heritage F Gibbon's Creek & Gully Militia boundary Used for industry 1864 onwards and for moving up to Hamilton East settlement G Row of oaks [Item 2, 3,4,5,6] Quercus robur. Probably part of original planting by George Parr H Poplar group [Item 9] 80 I Rangiriri 146 years Historic wreck now located on river bank promenande. Was until recently the boundary point of property. Recently restored by the community. J George Parr's Home Circa Historic Place- should be registered K Memorial Bridge Gifted by A McPherson. Has two memorial plaques. Historic Place- should be registered L Paddling Pool Changes made in 1990s and earlier [more research needed] M [ Park Toilet] 1950s? Located between two parks but seen as Parana by community N [Colonade] 1950s? Located between two parks but seen as Parana by community O [Circular gardens] Located between two parks but seen as Parana by community P [Parks Cottage- stucco finish] circa 1920s Located between two parks but seen as Parana by community Q Girl Guide Memorial R Maori Women's Memorial Nga Roopu Wahine Kai Whakiro? S Sculpture T Historic Trees As per Waikato Tree Trust Schedule U Italian Poplar (group) Populus nigra Italica Possibly part of a shelter planting, similar in stature as trees on Bridge St, removed 1995, age 83 years. V Old waste pipe At mouth of creek Undated perhaps 1940s?

4 HISTORIC PLACES SCHEDULE AROUND PARANA PARK PRELIMINARY Gibbon's Gully & Creek Parana Park Beale Cottage Historic Reserve Memorial Park Hamilton East Traffic Bridge

5 Gibbon's creek 1864 Bridge site Hamilton East Primary on main Hamilton East platform Parr's Home Memorial Bridge Park Cottage & colonnade Waikato River Paddling Pool Mouth of Creek Rangiriri Parana Park- land title Additional land considered to be part of Park by community- between Parana & Memorial.

APPENDIX 2 18 17 19 20 16 21 22 15 14 23 Waikato River 25 24 J K 12 13 26 11 27 1 2 Paddling pool 10 3 4 5 9 6 8 Rangiriri 7 RRangariri PARANA

6 APPENDIX Waikato River J K Paddling pool Rangiriri 7 RRangariri PARANA PARK Showing Significant Notable Places, Items and Trees required to be registered Historic Place or item Historic Creek & Gully Historic Tree

Appendix N4 - Protected Trees

Appendix N4 - Protected Trees Map 4 165 3/1215 Kaipaki Road, Cambridge LOT 3 DPS 66088 1 Juglans nigra (Black Walnut) 24 7 2 Kelly Road, Cambridge LOT 2 DP 410038 1 Rhododendron species (Rhododendron) 24 8 1 Vogel Street, Cambridge