Village
269 is part of the greater Parnell community
Parnell Village has a lot of heart, and its founding father Les Harvey (Kevin's dad) often wrote poetic notes describing his passion for preserving the buildings and spaces in urban settings where “the sunshine could still dance on the ground”
Rich in history and filled with well- preserved heritage buildings, Parnell Village is an important part of Auckland’s story. It was the city’s first suburb, and long before being filled with retail and hospitality was a Māori settlement.
In the sixties, dilapidated old houses and shops were converted into restaurants, cafes, craft shops and boutiques run by artisans - these days that area is known as the cobblestoned ‘Parnell Village’. Parnell has many buildings with heritage status including Ewelme Cottage, Kinder House, St Stephens Chapel, St Mary’s Church and St John the Baptist Church as well as several other residential and commercial buildings.
Rich in history and filled with well- preserved heritage buildings, Parnell Village is an important part of Auckland’s story. It was the city’s first suburb, and long before being filled with retail and hospitality was a Māori settlement.
In the sixties, dilapidated old houses and shops were converted into restaurants, cafes, craft shops and boutiques run by artisans - these days that area is known as the cobblestoned ‘Parnell Village’. Parnell has many buildings with heritage status including Ewelme Cottage, Kinder House, St Stephens Chapel, St Mary’s Church and St John the Baptist Church as well as several other residential and commercial buildings.
