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Auckland Heritage Festival 2025

20 September - 5 October

This year’s theme, Auckland at Play, highlights the role sport and recreation plays in shaping our communities – from grassroots clubs to major events. As we mark the 75th anniversary of the 1950 Empire Games, we reflect on a time when Tāmaki Makaurau hosted the world and stood proudly on the international stage.

With more than 100 free or low cost events on offer (including family-friendly activities for the school holidays), there’s something for everyone.

The Story Of Sport In Epson And Eden

The Story of Sport in Epsom and Mt Eden

Date: 04 Oct 2025
Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: Epsom Library, 195 Manukau Road, Epsom

Sub 17 The Way We Were How New Zealand Has Changed Since The 1940S

The Way We Were - How New Zealand has changed since the 1940s

Date: 04 Oct 2025
Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: Sir Edmund Hillary Library, 209 Great South Road, Papakura

Sub 8 Helensville Heritage Festival

Te Awaroa Helensville Heritage Festival 2025

Date: 04 Oct 2025 - 05 Oct 2025
Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Helensville, Auckland, 2 Railway Street, Helensville, Auckland

Author Talk Findingh Frank

Author talk "Finding Frank"

Date: 03 Oct 2025
Time: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Venue: Lopdell Precinct, Lopdell Precinct, 418 Titirangi Road, Titirangi

Sub 45 Gudied Walk Hill Top At Mangemangeroa

Ranger Guided Walk - Mangemangeroa Valley

Date: 03 Oct 2025
Time: 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Venue: Mangemangeroa Reserve, 108 Somerville Road, Howick

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Aucklanders at Play: Images from the First Half of the 20th Century

Date: 02 Oct 2025
Time: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Venue: Studio One Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

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Avondale's Racecourse: Hoofbeat Myths and Reality

Date: 02 Oct 2025
Time: 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Venue: Avondale Library, 93 Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland 1026

History Of Heards’ Candy And Heard Park

History of Heards Candy and Heard Park

Date: 02 Oct 2025
Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Venue: Twofold Brewery & Restaurant , 196 Parnell Road (adjacent to Heard Park)

Sub 63 Howick Heritage Walk

Howick Heritage Walk

Date: 02 Oct 2025
Time: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Venue: Howick Library, 25 Uxbridge Road, Howick

Sub 16 Morris Dancing Workshop

Morris Dancing Workshop

Date: 02 Oct 2025
Time: 7:45 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: St Johns Anglican Church, 6 Chandler Avenue, Royal Oak

Sub 44 Ranger Guided Walk Adah Platts

Ranger Guided Walk - Adah Platts Mills Reserve

Date: 02 Oct 2025
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: Adah Platts Mills Reserve, 211 Maraetai Drive, Maraetai

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The Last Secret Agent

Date: 02 Oct 2025
Time: 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
Venue: MOTAT Aviation Hall, 98 Motions Road, Western Springs