WHAT LIES BENEATH

The twin peaks of Devonport offer some of the most spectacular views over the city and gulf, but sometimes it is what lies beneath the grassy slopes that proves even more intriguing, writes Peta Stavelli

Peta Stavelli

AUCKLAND DEVONPORT 41.1771° S, 146.3452° E Devonport is a 12-minute ferry ride across the harbour from bustling downtown Auckland and yet it retains the ambience of a quaint seaside village where much remains the same. Certainly, on the surface, it seems that little has changed since I lived there 25 years ago. The flagstaff stands tall, and heritage buildings still line the main street. Giant Moreton Bay figs shelter Windsor Reserve while picturesque King Edward Parade remains fringed with pohutukawa trees. For me, these things are a touchstone to the past, but it remains possible to be jolted by the unfamiliar and unknown stories of others whose lives have been inextricably linked to this place. In late 1991, I was staying with friends who lived in an elegant two-storeyed home…

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NZ Today (Digital) - 1 Issue, No 79 Apr-May 18

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