The Emilia Maud Nixon Garden of Memories is a unique reserve situated in a garden setting in Howick.
The Garden was established by Emilia Maud Nixon (1870-1962) to promote goodwill between all peoples by fostering understanding of the early settlers, pioneer women and the traditions of Māori, particularly Ngai Tai.
The facilities within the Garden of Memories include Emilia Maud Nixon's original home which is presently leased by the Howick Senior Citizens.
Like all council's reserves, the Garden provides an area for people to visit and enjoy.
Educational programmes:
A range of educational programmes known as Te Whare Wananga o Owairoa (Place of Learning) are also offered. The programmes cover:
- Nga Purakau - History
- Tikanga - Protocol
- Nga Whakairo - Art and Crafts
- Te Tikanga o Te Ngahere - Bush Lore
- Te Reo - Language
- Te Rongoa - Māori Medicine
These educational programmes are provided from an area of the garden referred to by Miss Nixon as the Tainui Garden of Memories in honour of the Tainui people. This area includes:
- Te Whare - Carved House (to be rebuilt)
- Te Whare Taonga o Te Raukohekohe - Museum
- Te Ngahere - Bush Reserve
Contact:
Kaitiaki Taonga - Curator
c- Keall House
35 Uxbridge Road, Howick
Phone: 09 532 8618
Email: taini.drummond@manukau.govt.nz