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How cycling helped Kiwi women win the vote
Councillor Cathy Casey looks at the way the humble bicycle empowered women in New Zealand.
What does your street's name mean?
Auckland Libraries’ database of Auckland City Street Names gathers verified information (where available) on the origins of names, dates of formation and name changes for streets in the former Auckland City Council area.
Discover your family history at Auckland Libraries
We speak to Marie Hickey from Auckland Libraries for her tips and tricks to start your search for your ancestors.
Flashback: Building the Auckland Harbour Bridge
Before the Auckland Harbour Bridge was built, the North Shore was a mostly rural area of about 50,000 people, with few jobs and a growth rate half that of Auckland south of the Waitematā Harbour.
Have you visited MOTAT?
The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is New Zealand’s largest transport and technology museum.
Incorporating Māori design in development projects
Auckland Council’s Auckland Design Manual (ADM) has launched new Māori design case studies and a video showcasing the design process.
Celebrating our marvellous museums
Take a look at some of the wonderful things that can be explored in Auckland’s museums.
Information about treaty land now available on Geomaps
The new Treaty Settlements feature on the Auckland Council GIS viewer Geomaps allows for people to learn about the history of treaty land in Auckland.
Online Cenotaph a living memorial
Auckland War Memorial Museum’s Online Cenotaph is a living memorial to those who served Aotearoa New Zealand during times of international conflict.
Auckland in pictures: now and then
To celebrate the Auckland Heritage Festival last year, we sent our photographer out and about to capture the changing face of Auckland.
Fancy a fright this Friday the 13th?
So, have you heard the story about the Newton Ghost?
Discover these heritage sites in our city
The Auckland region is a treasure trove of heritage gems, and the long heady days of summer are a wonderful time to explore them.
Ancient places and new plans
Fourteen more sites around Auckland will have recognition and protection as places that mana whenua of Tāmaki Makarau regard as culturally and historically significant.
Sir George Grey Special Collections
The Sir George Grey Special Collections contain over 500,000 images of New Zealand from the 1840s to the present day.
St James – the show goes on
It’s the last New Zealand theatre of its kind, holds pride of place in the centre of Auckland, and now the story of restoring the St James Theatre will be told to hundreds of people.
Kadimah students learn about their whakapapa
Kadimah students have been finding out about their whakapapa at Auckland Libraries.
