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Eden Park 1959

Aerial photograph of Ngā Ana Wai | Eden Park 1959, taken by Whites Aviation on the day of the British Lions versus Auckland rugby match.

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In 1959, the British Lions rugby union team toured Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Their third match, at a packed Ngā Ana Wai | Eden Park was against the Auckland Rugby Union, where the Lions won 15-10. The Lions went on to lose the series against New Zealand 3-1.

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The photograph was taken by Whites Aviation, who produced a series of popular illustrated publications of aerial photography and aviation history.

Eden Park, Mount Eden, Auckland City. Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs. Ref: WA-51183. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/32971708

This vintage photographic print captures a historic moment at Auckland's Eden Park, New Zealand’s national stadium and a beloved venue in the heart of Mt Eden. The scene brims with the energy of a classic rugby match, as fans gather to watch the All Blacks take on the touring Lions team from the United Kingdom. Surrounded by the Victorian housing of nearby Kingsland and Sandringham, the stadium holds a rich place in sports history, with its grandstands and lush green field framed by Sandringham Road and Walters Road. Eden Park’s iconic oval, as well as the outer cricket oval, are a nod to its multi-sport legacy, where rugby union and football events have long drawn passionate crowds. Nearby bars and local pubs fill with fans before and after matches, as Auckland’s suburbs come alive on game day, celebrating the spirit of community and the thrill of international tours. With a classic black-and-white aesthetic, this print recalls a bygone era of New Zealand rugby and sportsmanship, making it a nostalgic keepsake for lovers of Kiwi sports history, vintage prints, and the legendary atmosphere of Eden Park.

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