An ornament to the town
A DigitalNZ Story by Alexander Turnbull Library
Band rotundas are an attractive feature of cities and towns across New Zealand. Popular enthusiasm for brass band music led to over 100 rotundas being built from the 1890s to the 1930s – Wellington alone had nine.
Bandstand at Ngaruawahia
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View of the bandstand in Albert Park, Auckland, ca 1908-1910
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Band rotunda, Wahi Recreation Grounds
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Oriental Parade and band rotunda, Wellington
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Band rotunda, Port Chalmers, decorated for Peace Day
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Fairground area of the New Zealand International Exhibition, Christchurch
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People listening to the band playing in the band rotunda, Auckland Exhibition, Auckland Domain
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Reception at Palmerston North during Royal Tour
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The Esplanade (Marine Parade) at Napier
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Group at a band rotunda, Rotorua
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Band rotunda at Point Erin Park, Auckland
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Crowd at band rotunda in Wanganui
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Sydenham, Christchurch
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Wooden rotunda at Lyall Bay, Wellington
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