Mount Eden is a suburb in Auckland, New Zealand whose name honours George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland.
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14 Facts About Mount Eden
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In pre-European times Mount Eden was utilised as a fortified hill pa by various Maori tribes.
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The steel Mount Eden Shot Tower, completed in 1914, was the major supplier of ammunition in New Zealand until World War II, and was classified as a Category I heritage building by Heritage New Zealand in 1983.
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Mount Eden is a "leafy suburb" consisting predominantly of large houses from the first half of the 20th century, many with verdant gardens and large trees.
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Mt Mount Eden developed a slightly bohemian image during this time as a community of artists, writers, teachers and university lecturers made it their home.
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Mt Eden village is still regarded by many as the "Home Of Arts" in Auckland, due to the large amount of creative activity in and around the suburb and the large number of artists who live nearby.
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Mt Mount Eden falls within the Epsom constituencies for the national Parliament.
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In terms of local government, Mt Mount Eden comes under the Albert-Mount Eden Local Board, of Auckland Council.
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In 1906 Mt Mount Eden gained borough status and the Mt Mount Eden Borough Council was formed.
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Mount Eden Normal School is a coeducational contributing primary school with a roll of 628.
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Mount Eden Campus is a Teen Parent Unit which provides secondary education to mothers and early childhood education to their children.
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Mount Eden Railway Station is a part of the Western Line; trains run regularly into the city and the western suburbs beyond.
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Centre of all the shopping and business activities in Mt Mount Eden village is Mt Mount Eden Road, between Oaklands Road and Grange Road.
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Mount Eden domain is located just north of the village centre along Mt Eden Road.
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