The Tea Kiosk at 250 Puhi Huia Rd on the slopes of Mt Eden.
The Tea Kiosk at 250 Puhi Huia Rd on the slopes of Mt Eden.
The doors to a historic tea kiosk at the summit of Mt Eden in Auckland may soon be opened once again.
After being vacant for many years, the Tupuna Maunga o Tamaki Makaurau Authority said it was now seeking to reinstate the building at Puhi Huia Rd as a cafe.
The kiosk building was commissioned by the Mount Eden Borough Council, and erected on the northern terrace of Mt Eden in 1926.
In the past it has been used as a tea room and a restaurant.
Chair of the Maunga authority, Paul Majurey, said that the ideal operator would have values that complement the spiritual, cultural and historical significance of the site.
"There is a lot of history here - both Maori and contemporary history.
"This is a special place and it represents a wide-ranging set of values. Maungawhau (Mt Eden) is a repository of people and relationships over the centuries and it is also very important to the Auckland communities of today. It's a place folk go to reflect, to be with families and to take time out."
The building has recently undergone earthquake strengthening, and was fully compliant with building standards.
