The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]
Hope Station
Hope Station (William Foote, proprietor), Opuawhanga, is 850 acres in extent, of which 590 is freehold, the balance being leasehold. The greater portion of the heavy kauri timber which formerly abounded has long since disappeared; the land has been laid down in grass and now grazes a fine herd of about 200 head of well-bred Shorthorn cattle. The grasses used are principally Poverty Bay and rat-tail, although cocksfoot and other English grasses have been largely sown. The homestead and grounds have been well built and tastefully laid out.