NZ Country Homesteads: March 2021 Meeting Topic
Debra Millar spoke about her writing the book on NZ country homesteads:
Homesteads: The story of New Zealand’s grand country houses.
You can find information about our speaker Debra Millar on:https://www.pointpublishing.co.nz/about/
An introduction to Debra’s book, is given on her publishing webpage: https://www.pointpublishing.co.nz/books/
Homesteads shares a remarkable legacy of this country’s rural heritage. These houses are among some of the country’s most iconic, many of them surrounded by spectacular gardens, and all still lived in today. Jane Ussher’s evocative photographs capture the unique character and architectural diversity of each homestead, while Debra Millar explores the stories that have shaped these rural properties through generations. This landmark book showcases an extraordinary range of architecture, interiors and gardens, and entwines the past with the present day. Hardback, 272 pages, 200+ images. RRP $75.
A similar summary is given on the Whitcoulls website: https://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/product/homesteads-6590403
A stunning tribute to the grand homes built by New Zealand’s pioneering pastoralists, Homesteads shares a remarkable legacy of this country’s rural heritage. These houses are among some of the country’s most iconic, many of them surrounded by equally notable gardens, and all still lived in today. Jane Ussher’s evocative photographs capture the unique character and architectural diversity of each homestead, while Debra Millar explores the stories that have shaped these landmark rural properties through generations. Featured homesteads include Mount Peel Station, Longbeach Estate, Terrace Station, Surrey Hills and Blue Cliffs Station in Canterbury; Gwavas Garden and Oruawharo in Hawke’s Bay; Merchiston Station and Pukemarama Station in Manawatu; Puketiti Station on the North Island’s remote East Coast; and Kuriheka Estate in Otago. This is a book that showcases an extraordinary range of architecture, interiors and gardens, and brings the past into the present day.
- Format: Hardback
- Publication Date: 23/10/2020
- Publisher: Point Publishing Limited
- Illustrations: 200
- Country of Origin: New Zealand
- Pages: 272
The Otago Daily Times reprinted a few pages from the book on the homestead at Kuriheka Estate in North Otago. See: https://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/home-garden/home-conserves-family-heritage
For a review check out:https://www.nzbooklovers.co.nz/post/homesteads-by-debra-millar-photography-by-jane-ussher
Available for purchase at local bookshops: Penny’s at Chartwell Square, Paperplus, and Whitcoulls.