In historic terms, Scotts Landing as it is known today was known as the village of Mahurangi or more recently, Mahurangi East.
It’s current residential and recreational demeanor however belies a very active past, particularly at Scott Point which took full advantage of the commercial trade that took place on the river and harbour.
These pages present a brief history of the land and its people.
The Mahurangi Purchase
In 1840 by Felton Mathew, visited the harbour as part of his quest for a new site for the capital of the new colony. He
Subdivision
An earlier survey for a subdivision at the top of the harbour near Dawson’s Creek had not been completed. Between 1852 and 1854 Charles Heaphy
Staying apart together
Scotts Landing residents Helen and Rhonda keeping themselves and their charges well apart during the historic Covid-19 total “level 4” lockdown in March/April 2020, while
Seats of history
The committee of MERRA have organised the installation of the first in a series of seats to be installed at key vantage points on the
Scott House New Content
MERRA recently received additional information from Auckland Council Heritage researcher Marguerite Hill about Scott House and also a fascinating videography by Claire Cowan – 2011
Maori & Fishing
Māori first occupied our land and there are widespread defensive ditches, pa sites and kumara pits to be found on most of the headlands around