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Council backs funding for Auckland’s St James Theatre
Auckland Council has upheld its commitment to grant $15 million towards the restoration of St James Theatre.
Two iconic hotels among Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant recipients
Two long-standing hospitality venues, at opposite ends of Auckland, will get some help to future-proof through Auckland Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant.
Explore Pacific ties at this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival
Auckland Council invites all Aucklanders to explore Pacific ties at the upcoming Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs from 28 September to 13 October, with the theme of Moana Oceania.
8 outdoor artworks in Auckland that celebrate Women’s Suffrage
Explore these artworks around the Auckland Region that recognise women’s efforts for equality.
Former home of Crown Lynn pottery added to historic heritage schedule
Purpose-built Ceramic House was added to the heritage schedule at today’s Policy and Planning Committee meeting.
Apply now for the Regional Historic Heritage Grants Programme
Applications for this year’s funding round are open from 12 August 2024 until 07 October 2024.
Leys Institute to be restored and protected with additional $9.5 million council boost
The historic buildings in Ponsonby are earthquake-prone and were closed in December 2019 due to safety risks.
5 Auckland heritage sites that history buffs will love
Auckland is a constantly evolving, modern, cosmopolitan city with a vibrant culture that’s firmly rooted in history.
Unearthing Albert Park's history for Archaeology Week
Beneath Albert Park is layer upon layer of Tāmaki Makaurau’s rich archaeological history.
Classic Kiwi bach among Auckland Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant recipients
The bach is one of 27 projects funded through the grant.
Auckland Council installs first low carbon pipes
Low carbon pipes find their way into the ground
Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme applications opening soon
Tāmaki Makaurau has as wealth of historic heritage places and Auckland Council wants to help preserve it.
2023’s Auckland Heritage Festival reminds us of the times we took a stand
The theme of this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs from 23 September - 8 October, is Peace, Love and Protest.
The Best of the Heritage Fest
Presented by Auckland Council, the Auckland Heritage Festival returns with the theme of ‘Peace, Love and Protest’
Peace, Love and Protest: Auckland Council’s Heritage Festival celebrates 20th Century Auckland
Presented by Auckland Council, the much-loved Auckland Heritage Festival returns from 23 September – 8 October with the theme of ‘Peace, Love and Protest’.
Auckland's heritage buildings offer a glimpse of the city's past
From theatres and shops to galleries and gallows, uncover history through the heritage buildings in central Auckland.
