The Cook Statue in Victoria Square, Christchurch, commemorates the three journeys of James Cook to New Zealand. The statue was sculpted by William Trethewey and was unveiled on 10 August 1932 by the G
Cook Statue, unveiling
Matthew Barnett (benefactor)
William Trethewey (sculptor)
Wharetiki House
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Wharetiki, for some time known as Glenfell House, was an Edwardian timber dwelling in Colombo Street, Christchurch in New Zealand. Built in 1904 for businessman and philanthropist Matthew Barnett, it
Wharetiki House in March 2011
Wharetiki House in May 2011
The Barnett family – standing from left: Tui, Olly, Ethel – sitting from left: Alice May (Topsy), Ivy, Mary (née Whelan), Matthew, Kate
Wharetiki house in 2006