The Waimauku Dairy Factory, operated under the Settlers Country Manor name, is a historic property in Waimauku, New Zealand. It has been used as a wedding venue and as a venue for opera performance and films, including the 2025 film A Minecraft Movie.[2][3][4]
| Waimauku Dairy Factory | |
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 Interactive map of the Waimauku Dairy Factory area | |
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| Location | 81 Waimauku Station Road, Waimauku |
| Opened | November 1915[1] |
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The site was associated with the Waitemata Co-operative Dairy Company in the late 19th century. In 1909, it was formally established as a dairy factory. The original factory building was opened in October 1915,[1] and a larger building was opened in November 1924.[5] According to NZHistory, the enlarged dairy factory opened on 27 November 1924 and was built to service approximately 350 local dairy suppliers.[6] The property was renovated in 1972 for event and destination use. The site is listed as a place of historic heritage value under Schedule 14.1 (Schedule of Historic Heritage) of the Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan.[7][8][9]
The venue has hosted weddings for public figures, including the 2025 wedding of Shortland Street actress Charisse Uy, which was held at the property operating as Settlers Country Manor.[10]
In 2025, Settlers Country Manor won the Wedding Venue - Garden Award at the New Zealand Wedding Industry Awards.[11]
References
edit- 1 2 "New Butter Factory.", New Zealand Herald, vol. LII, no. 16039, New Zealand Herald, p. 8, 4 October 1915, retrieved 12 January 2026 – via PapersPast
- ↑ "Mansfield Park". www.aucklandnz.com. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ↑ "An EXCLUSIVE sneak peek into Aafreen Vaz and Ken's unseen picturesque wedding photos on their first anniversary!". www.femina.in. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ↑ "Minecraft movie: Bringing the blockbuster world to life in Auckland | Screen Auckland". www.screenauckland.com. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ↑ "Waimauku Dairy Factory", New Zealand Herald, vol. LXI, no. 18878, New Zealand Herald, p. 11, 28 November 1924, retrieved 12 January 2026 – via PapersPast
- ↑ "Historic dairy factory opened at Waimauku". NZHistory. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ↑ "Settlers Country Manor History | 120 Years of Heritage". www.settlerscountrymanor.co.nz. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ↑ Dunsford, Deborah (2002). Doing It Themselves: the Story of Kumeu, Huapai and Taupaki. Huapai-Kumeu Lions Club. pp. 241–242. ISBN 9780473089696.
- ↑ "Schedule 14.1-Schedule of Historic Heritage" (PDF). Auckland Unitary Plan. Auckland Council. Historic Place ID 02268 ( Waimauku Dairy Factory). Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ↑ "Shortland Street star Charisse Uy's dream wedding". Now To Love. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ↑ "Winners 2025 – Wedding Industry Awards". Retrieved 7 January 2026.
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