Mt Eden's historic Tea Kiosk may open once again

The Tea Kiosk at 250 Puhi Huia Rd on the slopes of Mt Eden.

The doors to a historic tea kiosk at the summit of Mt Eden in Auckland may soon be opened once again.

After being vacant for many years, the Tupuna Maunga o Tamaki Makaurau Authority said it was now seeking to reinstate the building at Puhi Huia Rd as a cafe.

The kiosk building was commissioned by the Mount Eden Borough Council, and erected on the northern terrace of Mt Eden in 1926.

In the past it has been used as a tea room and a restaurant.

Chair of the Maunga authority, Paul Majurey, said that the ideal operator would have values that complement the spiritual, cultural and historical significance of the site.

"There is a lot of history here - both Maori and contemporary history.

"This is a special place and it represents a wide-ranging set of values. Maungawhau (Mt Eden) is a repository of people and relationships over the centuries and it is also very important to the Auckland communities of today. It's a place folk go to reflect, to be with families and to take time out."

The building has recently undergone earthquake strengthening, and was fully compliant with building standards.