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The Hokitika Clock Tower, initially called the Westland War Memorial and then the Coronation and War Memorial, is a prominent landmark in Hokitika, New Zealand.The memorial was initiated, fundraised for, and carried out by a committee, to commemorate the region's contribution to the Second Boer War; not just the four local men who had died but all 130 who had gone to war in South Africa.
The ClockTower at the University of Auckland was designed by Roy Alstan Lippincott, a Chicago-trained architect and brother-in-law of Walter Burley Griffin. [1] In 1921, Lippincott and draughtsman Edward F. Billson won the competition for the design of the then Auckland University College Arts Building out of 44 entries.
The tower has been used at times in New Zealand as a signifier of academic life. The complex is the most substantial and best-realized group of Gothic revival buildings in the country. In these respects, it is comparable with the notable assembly inaugurated by Edmund Blacket ’s (1817-1883) 1861 range for the University of Sydney .
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is a hub for arts, culture, education, creativity and entrepreneurship in Christchurch, New Zealand.It is located in the Gothic Revival former Canterbury College (now the University of Canterbury), Christchurch Boys' High School and Christchurch Girls' High School buildings, many of which were designed by Benjamin Mountfort.
Victoria Clock Tower. Designated. 2 April 1985. Reference no. 3670. Location of Victoria Clock Tower in Christchurch. The Victoria Clock Tower, also known as the Diamond Jubilee Clock Tower, is a heritage-registered clock tower located in Christchurch, New Zealand. Designed by Benjamin Mountfort, it is registered as a "Historic Place ...
God Defend New Zealand. " God Defend New Zealand " ( Māori: "Aotearoa", [ a] meaning 'New Zealand') is one of two national anthems of New Zealand, the other being "God Save the King". Legally the two have equal status, but "God Defend New Zealand" is more commonly used. Originally written as a poem, it was set to music as part of a competition ...
Flag. Flag of New Zealand. 24 March 1902 [ 1] A Blue Ensign with the Southern Cross of four white-edged red five-pointed stars centered on the outer half of the flag. [ 2] Coat of arms. Coat of arms of New Zealand. Adopted in 1911 and revised in 1956 [ 3] The symbols on the shield represent the country's maritime trade, agriculture and industry.
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