Down your street
Behind every street name is a story. Every month we look at some well-known Taranaki streets and the origin of their names. If you want to know more about a particular street, please email us.
Autere Street, New Plymouth
Named after the Maori waka (canoe) landing and fishing village situated below its Northern end. The site is now occupied by the East End Rotunda.
Blake Street, Waitara
Named after Lieutenant Blake of HMS Niger.
Nugent Street, Bell Block
Major Major C.L. Nugent commanded the 58th and 65th Regiments during the New Zealand Land Wars and was the first man to bring troops to New Plymouth.
Did you know?
Giant crabs, "vegetable soup", telltale terraces, brazil-nut rocks, undersea mountains and a surprisingly warm heart are all among Taranaki's hidden mysteries.
Geologist Vincent Neall has studied the New Zealand region's earthy wonders since 1968 and continues to be stunned by his findings.
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Taranaki Teaser
A Chinese immigrant was a key figure in helping to develop Taranaki's dairy industry, especially in the making and refrigeration of butter. He is even responsible for producing one of New Zealand's most recognisable food items - the pound of butter.
Can you name him?
The answer will be revealed in the June Edition of Taranaki Trivia!
Last month's answer: AW Reid.
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