By Phin Upham Deep in the Auckland Central Business District is a road with an intriguing history. The original strip of land that Karangahape Road sits upon was part of a 3000 acre parcel that the native inhabitants sold to the government. It didn’t become an official part of Auckland until 1882. The early 1900s were a busy time for K-street. A host of clothing shops opened up on the block, competing with department stores and major retailers. All were vying for the middle class manufacturing money that was