First, the windows were removed and the house was lifted on to blocks. Then, the front hedges of the property came down.
This morning, the historic home built for Sir Edmund Hillary’s grandmother was sitting on a truck, waiting to be carted away.
Neighbours of 20 Herbert Rd in
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Stephanie Flores
Mon, 03 Feb 2014
Mon, 03 Feb 2014
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Heritage protection? Auckland says goodbye to historic home
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