HH-08: Okoroire Hot Springs Golf Club Pavilion

Location and Zoning Information

Address

18 Somerville Rd, Okoroire
(Located opposite main entrance to Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel)

Current Owner

Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel Ltd

Legal Description

Pt Lots 1 & 2 DP 14395, Pt Whaitikuranui 2E2 West 2B Blk XV Tapapa SD

Zoning

General Rural Zone – Part of SAL4 (Okoroire Precinct)

Valuation Number

0541107400

Google Maps Link

Lat:-37.953347, Long:175.804432

Architecture

Date of Construction

1912 - 1913

Materials

Corrugated iron.

Architecture/Engineer/Builder

Unknown

Condition

Good

Original Site Recommendation

HNZPT Ref: 4351. Heritage Advisor, HNZPT.

Current Use

Recreational - Golf Club pavilion

Statement of Significance

(1 Historical) Aspect of history, spa history, Okoroire Hot Springs and recreational history of South Waikato in the 1910-1930's. (3 Community Association) - has important community association and public esteem, annual tournament 'Community event'. (11 Context) - forms part of a wider historical and cultural complex, part of Okoroire Hot Springs.

District Plan Rules

Demolition - DIS.  Protection focus - 1 and 11. Mitigate the effects of demolition by requiring the applicant to provide Historical Building Documentation (HBD) which should include: the structure history, photographic documentation and measurements of the item prior to removal.

Alterations necessary for the primary purpose of improving structural performance, fire safety or physical access – CON -Refer to HH-R2.  Other Additions/Alterations - Discretionary.  Protection focus - 3 and 11. Effects can be mitigated/remedied through; a) HBD - See mitigating the effects of demolition. b) Design Rules: 1.The overall visual character/shape of the original building should be identifiable. The addition should not dominate the existing building. 2. The following special elements that are associated with the rarity or architectural uniqueness or craftsmanship of the structure should be retained: Elements of the structure that should be retained are those elements associated with the structures historic character, use, rarity, landmark values, craftsmanship, etc. i.e. façade, exterior walls, openings, landscape and any other elements identified in the Historic Building Documentation. c) Building Materials Rule: If repair of the structure is proposed the materials used for the exterior walls and elements should be similar in type, dimensions and profile as the existing fabric of the building.

Repair of the Structure - PER. Refer to HH-R1  Protection focus - 3 and 11. Building Materials Rule: If repair of the buildings is proposed the materials used for the exterior walls should be similar in type, dimensions and profile as the existing exterior fabric of the building. Design Rule: repair or replication work should match the existing design and profile of element.

Re-use/Change of Use - PER.  Refer to Rule HH-R1  Protection focus - 3 and 11.

Internal  Changes - PER.

Relocation - DIS. Protection focus - 3 and 11. Mitigate the effects by 1) Consultation with the community, and/or consultation with Iwi or special interest groups, 2) Relocate to a similar setting, 3) Documentation (HBD).

Disturbance of the site surface/earthworks - Note: Any place that was associated with human activity prior to 1900 and is able to provide evidence relating to the history of New Zealand is an 'archaeological site' (refer to definition of 'archaeological site' in Section 2 of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014). All archaeological sites are protected under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 and approval from Heritage New Zealand must be obtained prior to destroying, damaging or modifying any site. Accordingly, where this site on which a building is located is an 'archaeological site' and the building is to be repaired, added to, relocated or demolished and this involves disturbance to the surface and/or subsurface of the site, approval from Heritage New Zealand is required.

History

The golf club was formed in 1912, with Mr Henderson the Hotel Manager as the first President.  The golf course added to the attraction of the Hot Springs Hotel complex. The complex was originally built as a luxury health and pleasure resort in 1884.  Much of the building was burnt down and rebuilt in 1915, however some of the original building is still standing.  Set in a picturesque setting close to the Waihou River, the complex included 4 spacious hot spring bathhouses and a hall in addition to the Hotel.  It also provided recreational activities such as hunting, fishing and shooting and later golf as well.  The Hotel was a popular stopover for coaches traveling from the Okoroire railway station to Rotorua.  The grounds contain many significant trees. (HNZPT).