As Auckland was the Capital from 1840 until 1865 the provision of an Official Residence for the Governor was initially not a priority, it was only during the period of the fourth Governor, George Grey, that an official property was provided.
An official property was provided. This was only during the period of the fourth Governor. Auckland was the Capital from 1840 until 1865 the provision of an Official Residence for the Governor was initially not a priority. George Grey was the fourth Governor.