Was also good to go over to view the Savage Memorial Grounds where a Prime Minister is buried and where a monument and gardens were established as a tribute to his contributions to the society of his time. Born 1872 died 1940.
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Close by is also a reminder of the controversial occupation of Bastion Point by local Maori in 1977. The government at the time did not recognise full rights of indigenous Maori to lands that had been confiscated and tried to dismiss it but wasn't expecting Maori protests and land occupation that lasted over a year.
The outcry brought about a resolution that paved the way for the Treaty Tribunal to uphold their rights to the land that had been proposed to be used for upscale housing.
From this vantage point there is a beautiful panoramic view of Auckland harbour, the beaches close at hand and Auckland city. It is a place that all New Zealanders can enjoy with many overseas tourists.
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