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Kaiparoro First World War memorial bridge

Kaiparoro memorial bridge c1985. In 2010 the bridge was made a Category 1 listed structure by the former New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

Kaiparoro memorial bridge detail

Before restoration.

Glennis Austin, 2005

Kaiparoro bridge Kaiparoro bridge detail

The bridge after restoration.

Adele Pentony-Graham, July 2008

Find out more about the people listed on this memorial from Auckland Museum's Cenotaph database

More information about the Kaiparoro bridge

The bridge was designed and its construction supervised by the distinguished civil engineer, Alfred Falkner, whose accomplishments include the Hurunui bridge and the first drafting of the Wellington to Manawatu Railway. The stone used in its construction came from the Makakahi River.

Information from Kay Flavell

See also: Robin Astridge, 'An Unusual War Memorial at Kaiparoro', NZ Legacy Vol 21 No 1 2009, pp8-9.

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Credit

Jock Phillips and Chris Maclean, c1985

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Events

  • 29 March 1901

    Skippers Bridge opened
  • 30 May 1959

    Auckland harbour bridge opened

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Errol Cavit

Posted: 05 May 2008

The bridge has been somewhat restored, and rededicated on April 6 2006. It is well-signposted (as 'ANZAC bridge'), with information signs at the nearby reserve. There are 6 WWI and 3 WWII names on the plaque. I have photos from 27/5/08.