Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park - Auckland, New Zealand
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S 36° 50.785 E 174° 49.554
60H E 306155 N 5919958
Situated on Hapimana Street, The Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park is set amongst 49 hectares of land with impressive panoramic views overlooking Waitemata harbour and Auckland Central Business District.
Waymark Code: WMMZ99
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 11/27/2014
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The tall obelisk, reflecting pool and landscaped gardens is a memorial to Michael Joseph Savage (1872 - 1940), New Zealand's first Labour Prime Minister and also the founder of the Welfare State.
In 1860, 1879 and 1880 Ngati Whatua leaders Tuhaere and Te Kawau assembled many North Island chiefs to the Kohimaramara Conference to establish a Maori Parliament. They sought to redress on land issues and equality under the law. In the 1930's the Maori sought remedy through Michael Savage, the serving Prime Minister of the Labour Government. With Maori support Labour had entered Parliament for the first time, beginning a long-standing relationship.
The park provides visitors with sweeping views of Auckland's city skyline and is a popular spot with coach tours and tourists.
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