Art Deco fan Nic Brandsen took the chance to dress up in period costume for the Anderson House 100th birthday celebrations last weekend. PHOTO: TONI MCDONALDTea, cake and a little ragtime jazz entertained a steady stream of visitors to Anderson House on Saturday as the Invercargill landmark celebrated its 100th anniversary. Anderson Park was originally named Victoria Park by the first Pākehā owner of the land, Kenneth McIvor, who arrived from Australia in 1859. The land later passed to the McDougal family, who divided it into 120ha blocks about 1910, one of which was bought by Sir Robert Anderson. The Anderson House Trust, formed in 2019, works with the council to develop the property as a vibrant event and community venue.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 30, 2026 16:40 UTC