These vintage maps capture Auckland's inner suburbs at a fascinating moment in the city's history.

Sheet 4 charts Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, Morningside and Kingsland in extraordinary detail — every street, section and borough boundary laid out, Masters Creek still winding naturally through the landscape, and the great open space of what would become Eden Park just beginning to take shape.

Sheet 5 tells the story of the eastern suburbs — Parnell, Newmarket, Remuera and the Domain — with the Auckland wharves and Railway Station visible at the top, Hobson Bay stretching out to the east and The Domain sits in green at the heart of the map.

Sheet 6 extends east to the bays — Mission Bay, St Heliers and Ladies Bay along the coastline, the Ōrākei Basin shimmering to the west, and the vast undeveloped District of Tāmaki stretching inland. It's a reminder of just how recently these now-busy suburbs were open farmland."

Part of the Auckland and Environs survey series by Surveyor-General WT Neill, together these historical maps paint a vivid picture of inner Auckland in 1924 — a city of tram lines and timber villas, borough boundaries and undeveloped sections, caught between its colonial past and its modern future.

These maps would look superb hanging together on your office or lounge wall. Their warm hand-coloured aesthetic — with gold streets, teal waterways and soft green reserves — would make a timeless addition to any home.

They would make a superb gift for proud Aucklanders, anyone with family roots in these suburbs, or for lovers of the city's rich history.

These maps come in a 8 × 10 aspect, and we offer two different finishing options. You can choose one map, a pair or a trio. Please choose from the following selection to make them your own.

Acrylic Print

Perfect for any room where gallery quality is optimal, our Acrylic Prints are also ideal for bathrooms and wet areas.

Your map will be printed in our boutique print studio on Kodak Professional substrate using archival inks, and then mounted in-house on crystal clear acrylic for a back-lit appearance and unrivaled vibrancy.

Finally, it will be seamed with 4mm ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) for a modern frameless finish. A custom hanger is attached before the print is securely packaged and sent to you, ready to hang on your wall.

ACM Wall Art

Our ACM Wall Art prints are sleek and non-reflective. Your photograph will be printed in our boutique print studio on Kodak Professional Paper using archival inks and then mounted in-house on 4mm ACM. A custom hanger is attached before the print is securely packaged and sent to you, ready to hang on your wall.

Please note:

• All maps come with their original patina and stamps, adding to their character.

• Prints will be created, finished, packed and sent within 3 weeks of ordering but can often be finished much sooner.

• All prints will be sent tracked through New Zealand Post until their size limit of 1.5 metres has been reached.

• We crate our largest prints to ensure their safe arrival and use Post Haste or Kiwi Oversize for delivery.

• We can absolutely ship overseas from New Zealand, please enquire about postage.