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Educational 2 Jun 2017

Flashback Friday: Queens Wharf

In honour of her majesty's birthday, we're looking back to the building of Queens Wharf in downtown Auckland.

Transport 29 May 2017

Vector and Auckland Council to light Auckland Harbour Bridge

The Auckland Harbour Bridge will soon be covered in coloured lights as part of the multi-million dollar energy-efficiency partnership between Vector and Auckland Council.

Educational 24 May 2017

Fish return to Great Barrier waterway after 30 years

About 19km of isolated stream habitat on Aotea Great Barrier Island is accessible to native fish for the first time in three decades, thanks to local residents and public agencies.

Cycling 23 May 2017

Lightpath celebrates first birthday

Hundreds of Aucklanders held an early first birthday party for an Auckland landmark – the pink Lightpath, Te Ara I Whiti.

Heritage 17 May 2017

Britomart’s historic clock to get some TLC

The clock gracing the front of Britomart Station’s Chief Post Office will be removed soon and fixed by a specialist clock repairer in Auckland.

Transport 16 May 2017

City Rail Link: It’s almost tunnel time

The CRL has now entered the final stage of preparation works on Albert Street before tunnel construction works begin.

Arts 12 May 2017

Auckland Art Gallery now offering tours in Mandarin

The tours offer highlights across Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, including an introduction to the gallery’s art collection, Māori portraits and its award-winning building.

Environment 11 May 2017

Great Barrier Island applies for Dark Sky Sanctuary status

A Dark Sky Sanctuary must have an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment, and is protected for its scientific, natural, or educational value, its cultural heritage and/or public enjoyment.

Events

28 Sep 2024 - 07 Oct 2024

Discover Symonds Street Cemetery

David Verran explores their stories and those of the many communities represented here.

08 Oct 2024

Parnell Heritage Walks - Ewelme Cottage

Take a stroll to the grounds of Ewelme Cottage and admire this fine example of an early Victorian...

12 Mar 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Shared Reading | Leys Institute Little Library

Meet local people, make new friends, and try something new!

09 Oct 2024

Auckland Peace Heritage Walk

Join us for a special walk exploring stories of conflict and protests for peace.

09 Oct 2024

C O N T R O L F R E A K : WORKSHOP

Preston McNeil gets down and nerdy about the technical aspects of building an arcade machine.

09 Oct 2024

Navigating Tradition: Polynesian wayfinding and modern challenges

Join Stan Conrad and Sonny Natanielu as they explore the traditional art of Polynesian navigation.

09 Oct 2024

Who Sold Wiremu Tāmihana's Peace Covenant?

Senior Librarian Liam Appleton explores the history and provenance surrounding the 1865 peace cov...

10 Oct 2024

FROM PACIFIC TO TASMAN – AUCKLAND'S HISTORIC TRAM SYSTEM — HERITAGE TALKS

Learn about the construction and development of the public transport system through a host of fas...