Heritage

Funding helps to safeguard significant historic places

Auckland Council is granting $534,241 towards projects that will help protect and conserve significant historic heritage places in Tāmaki Makaurau over the next year.

Summer of nostalgia for six majestic icons

Take a moment to picture how inventive Auckland was in the early 1900s.

PumpHouse thrives with board’s support

The PumpHouse Theatre in Takapuna’s ongoing ability to serve a growing community is supported by the Devonport Takapuna Local Board, which helps maintain the building and keep it accessible to the public.

Top three ghost-friendly theatres in Auckland

With ghost-hunting season upon us, make sure you check out our highly recommended phantom-friendly theatres for your own spooky pleasure.  

Signing of Deed of Acknowledgement marks milestone for Waitākere Ranges

More than 17 years since the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 was passed, a significant new agreement was signed between Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council and the Crown.

Celebrating Chinese Kiwi heritage in New Windsor 

A rich Chinese heritage is recognised and celebrated in Whau, with a local park now carrying the name of its last private owner, Avondale Market gardener Lowe Nam. 

Auckland Heritage Festival celebrates 75 years since the 1950 Empire Games

Auckland’s much-loved Heritage Festival returns from 20 September to 5 October 2025.

Ten sites of cultural significance to mana whenua recognised in Auckland’s planning rules

Ten places with significant mana whenua values have been added to Auckland’s planning documents.