George Grey Statue

George Grey, the former governor of NZ, superintendent of the Auckland province, a member of the house of representatives, and Prime Minister for a short time. He donated many of the original plants including some exotic and rare ones. This statue was erected in 1904, 6 years after his death. It was originally situated near the Town Hall on Queen Street and it was moved to its present position in 1922 when the roads were widened.


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