Stanley Writers' Walk Preview

Introduction

Writers have been attracted to Auckland's North Shore since the 19th century, and in the middle years of the 20th century it became a meeting point out of which a New Zealand literary identity began to emerge. Some of New Zealand's most enduring short stories, plays, poems and novels were written on, and to some extent inspired by, the North Shore. Today North Shore City continues to be home to many of the country's leading writers. This trail takes you around Stanley Bay and is linked to the Devonport Walk.Terrain: Fairly level with descending steps onSpring Street.Duration: Minimum of one hour.NB: This walk is linked to, and marked on, the Devonport Walk mapParking: Available in front of the supermarket in Bartley Tce. A steep path leads up to Calliope Rd from the intersection of Bartley Tce and Fleet St, near the north-western corner of the car park.Privacy: The walks are along public roads and contain historical facts about the buildings and the area. Most of the sites on the walks are private property and many are used as private residences. Please respect the environment and the privacy of local residents, and do not trespass on private property.

1

Jack Lasenby (1931-)

Walk up Victoria Rd, turn left into Calliope Rd. continue along, turn right into Kiwi Rd and left into Rutland Rd. Jack Lasenby lived at 27a Rotheram House for several years from 1963 onwards. The house, which is down a long drive, was designed for use as a studio by Bruce Rotheram. It was built in 1951 and is listed by North Shore City Council for its exceptional heritage significance.

2

John Graham (1922-)

Turn right into William Bond St and continue along to the cottage at 26 William Bond St John Graham (1922-)

3

Sarah Campion (1906-)

Turn left into Waterview Rd. On the right, down a right-of-way leading to Stanley Bay Park is 29a Glen Rd, once the home of Sarah Campion and her husband Antony Alpers.

4

Anne Salmond (1945-)

AnthropolgistThe elegant villa at 14 Glen Rd is the home of Dame Anne Salmond, (Two Worlds, Between Worlds) and her husband, conservation architect Jeremy Salmond. The villa is listed on North Shore City's Schedule of Heritage Buildings.

5

Barbara Anderson (1926-)

Turn left into Calliope Rd. At 107 Calliope Rd from 1968-72 lived Barbara Anderson.

6

Dorothy Butler (1925-)

On the left, 98 Calliope Rd was one of the childhood homes of Dorothy Butler.

7

Shonagh Koea

After 61 Calliope Rd (Barbara Anderson's house 1961-64) opposite Kiwi Rd, continue a little way along. Between 43 and 45 is a pedestrian footpath leading to Spring St. The cottage at 10 Spring St was the home of Shonagh Koea.

8

Hector Bolitho (1898- 1974)

Turn left into Queens parade, past the naval museum. near the corner, in the two-storey house at 2 Huia St lived Hector Bolitho.

9

Janet Frame (1924-)

Continue along Queens Parade back to Victoria Rd to where Janet Frame lived.