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Russell

Russell. An Experience :. Welcome to our place. A presentation for the Small Towns Conference, August 2003 by Helen Pick & Helen McCormack PowerPoint by Jacqui Knight. (with illustrations by the children of Russell, from handpainted tiles). August 2003. Our town : Russell or Kororareka.

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Russell

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  1. Russell An Experience : Welcome to our place A presentationfor the Small Towns Conference, August 2003by Helen Pick & Helen McCormackPowerPoint by Jacqui Knight (with illustrations by the children of Russell, from handpainted tiles) August 2003

  2. Our town : Russell or Kororareka

  3. Originally called Kororareka, the name tells of a Maori chief who was wounded in battle and asked for some penguin broth. Potted history of our town : Russell or Kororareka

  4. After tasting the broth he said ‘ka reka te korora’ or ‘how sweet is the penguin’. Potted history of our town : Russell or Kororareka

  5. Site was once a major centreof trade between Maori, European and American traders and settlers Our town : Russell or Kororareka

  6. Frequent port of call for whalers and sealers seeking provisions. Our town : Russell or Kororareka

  7. Once described as the ‘Hell Hole of the Pacific’, the colourful history has seen many conflicts fought and resolved. Even today, the musket ball holes can still be seen in the town’s historic church. Our town : Russell or Kororareka

  8. Bishop Pompallier establisheda Catholic Mission in 1839. ‘Pompallier’ built in 1841-42 to house the Mission’s printing of religious texts. Our town : Russell or Kororareka

  9. Many other historically important buildings: Christ Church (built in 1835 with a hipped roof, roofline modified in 1871) Old Custom House - now Police Station, 1870, etc Our town : Russell or Kororareka

  10. Nearby (Okiato) was named ‘Russell’ and decreed first capital of NZ on the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, 1840. Capital buildings and name shifted to Kororareka/Russell as the site was busier and more convenient. Our town : Russell or Kororareka

  11. Government Gazette proclamation in January 1844 extended the boundaries of Russell to include Kororareka “which would henceforth inherit its name” and become Port of Entry to the Bay of Islands. Our town : Russell or Kororareka

  12. Russell has national, regional and local significance. Recognised by FNDC in District Plan Three Heritage Precincts - The Strand, Christ Church and Wellington St areas. Our town : Russell or Kororareka

  13. In 1926 famous American writer and adventurer, Zane Grey, was invited to the Bay to experience and write about what has now become recognised as one of the world’s greatest sportfishing grounds. Tourism began! Our town : Russell or Kororareka

  14. Our town : Russell or Kororareka

  15. Small businesses, apart from: Department of Conservation - was once head of BOI Heritage Marine Park NZ Historic Places Trust : Pouhere Taonga Fullers Bay of Islands Our town : Russell or Kororareka

  16. The Russell community has evaluated its identity three timesover the past 25 years. Our Identity

  17. Consultation!!! Our town : Russell or Kororareka

  18. Department of Lands and Survey conducted extensive research: “What qualities give Russell its special significance and make it attractive to residents and visitors alike.” 1975-1977

  19. Russell style was formalised through a booklet, ‘The Russell Book’. An advisory centre established giving detailed interpretations of Russell’s objectives and values. 1980

  20. This is what was planned for the Village Green, looking from the waterfront. Note the verandahs to the Town Hall so that ‘it relates more positively to the Village Green’. 1980

  21. This is what was envisaged for Cass Street from the wharf “encouraging pedestrian activity through the development of a paved square… prohibiting entry by private motor vehicles”. 1980

  22. Public meeting called: “Your views on Russell ‘Twenty Years Out”. Mandate developed encapsulating views. Perceptions that Russell was special and uniqueness were similar to previous studies. Russell 2000 (charitable trust) formed. December 1991

  23. Fundraising undertaken. Some plans put aside because of imminent sewage scheme/stormwater separation. Those plans which were not subject to infrastructure modification were put into action, e.g. York Street. Stage 1

  24. Intensive repaving, planting and tree installation. Arid area transformed into a much more attractive, people-friendly street space. Two shopping areas abutting onto Cass St linked into village centre. Stage 1

  25. This is a view of Cass Street captured on film by Laurence Aberhart, world-renowned photographer who lives right here in Russell. 1992

  26. “…trees and shrubs to provide summer shade and winter shelter… withstand drought and wind.” “Pavings in red brick on cement mortar, benches and seats in sheltered corners and under the trees…” “...breaking up the grey asphalt with native trees…” “...inviting islands for human commerce where people can linger and enjoy the town.” 1992 View fromthe Wharf

  27. Russell 2000 calls public meeting. Update 1991 Mandate - many objectives have been achieved. Views expressed on Russell’s future direction. Committee set up to analyse these perceptions. July 1998

  28. Comments recorded and categorised. Outcome defines qualities and uniqueness of Russell. Sorted under four headings. Attributes remarkably consistent with previous studies. July 1998

  29. Russell is: historically important the cradle of New Zealand European history a national heritage and part of New Zealand’s identity essential to New Zealand very old - Maori can trace back 1000 years 1. History/Heritage

  30. Russell has: layers of history/presence cemeteries and sacred sites soul/spirit/mauri a sense of guardianship amongst its citizens 1. History/Heritage

  31. Spirit “Understand the soul of the place” “Recognise the presence of tangata whenua” “There’s a spirit in this place - If you offend it, you will leave” “The town will outlive all of us” “Russell fights back” “Spirit moves you” “Russell affects your spirituality” “People change when they come here” 1. History/Heritage

  32. Caretakers/Guardians/Heritage The people of Russell are conscious that they have something significant. They see themselves as guardians of Russell’s history, and also as caretakers of Russell’s character, which includes architecture from the 1920s/30s/50s. 1. History/Heritage

  33. Russell has: a sense of community human scale architecture/small houses on large sections pedestrian friendliness 2. Village/Small Town/Centre

  34. Safe/Slow/Quiet/Peaceful Reminiscent of childhood” “Restful haven” “Safe place to bring up kids “small, slow, relaxed/quiet/slow pace” “It’s still okay to stop in the middle of the road for a chat” “Can hear the moreporks at night, no cars” “Russell is a restful place” “Safe - can walk down the road at 1am - can’t do that in Auckland” 2. Village/Small Town/Centre • “nostalgia” • “nice quiet little town” • “slow, as in the 30s, 40s, 50s”

  35. Pedestrian-friendly “Pedestrian” Can walk down Russell streets without being run over by a car” “Walk or pushbike” “Pleasant to walk around” “A walking town more than a driving town” “Such a walking town that visitors have to jump-start their cars when they leave - they haven’t been used” “Level, flat, walking, human” “Relative vehicle-free environment” 2. Village/Small Town/Centre

  36. Community/collective responsibility Russell people feel a strong sense of belonging to and protectiveness towards Russell “Our village” “Russell belongs to all of us” 2. Village/Small Town/Centre

  37. Caretakers/Guardians/Heritage The people of Russell are conscious that they have something significant. They see themselves as guardians of Russell’s history, and also as caretakers of Russell’s ‘character’, which includes architecture from the 1920s/30s/50s. 2. Village/Small Town/Centre

  38. KEY CONCEPTS: Safe Pedestrian-friendly Commercial centre 2. Village/Small Town/Centre

  39. Russell is: naturally beautiful peninsular open spaces/a town and rural atmosphere sub-tropical an anchorage/village a holiday town 3. Rural/Scenic/Natural

  40. Rural/country/natural “Rural, not urban” “I remember unsealed raods - Russell was rural then - it’s urban now” “Not comfortable with formal planting” “Cows, dogs, animals, ducks, geese have the right of way” “Three cheers for ducks and geese - part of the village scene” 3. Rural/Scenic/Natural

  41. Russell has long associations with other Pacific Islands, apparent in its sub-tropical plantings 3. Rural/Scenic/Natural

  42. Scenic/natural beauty “Holiday place” “Summer camp” “Coastal” “Yachtspeople” “Exposure to the seasons” “Gateway to the BOI” “Scenically beautiful” “Natural amphitheatre, flanked by two promontories with bays on both sides” 3. Rural/Scenic/Natural • “Climate/weather” • “Seaside holiday”

  43. Russell has beautiful walks and beaches and is physically contained by its landforms. Contribute to the physical beauty of Russell. Adds to perceptions of safety and relaxation. 3. Rural/Scenic/Natural

  44. Caretakers/Guardians/Heritage The people of Russell are conscious that they have something significant. They see themselves as guardians of Russell’s history, and also as caretakers of Russell’s ‘character’, which includes architecture from the 1920s/30s/50s. 3. Rural/Scenic/Natural

  45. KEY CONCEPTS: Rural Scenic Seaside 3. Rural/Scenic/Natural

  46. Geographic isolation/inaccessibility Living on an ‘island’, you’ve got to be honest - got to face yourself” “not perfection - Far North e.g. staff shortages, power” “can’t run a slick city business here” “isolated island - different way of life” “have to rely on others more” 4. Real/Genuine/Honest

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