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Heritage 25 Jul 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.

Heritage 13 Jun 2024

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.

Community 30 Apr 2024

Nathan family returns for Homestead's swansong before it closes for renewal work

A crowd that included founding family members has gathered at Nathan Homestead, ahead of renewal and seismic-strengthening work, to celebrate its place at the heart of Manurewa. 

Heritage 26 Apr 2024

Unearthing Albert Park's history for Archaeology Week

Beneath Albert Park is layer upon layer of Tāmaki Makaurau’s rich archaeological history.

Community 26 Mar 2024

Heritage funds for Howden House

Auckland Council is making a heritage grant to ensure the trees at Howden Street prosper.

Council news 15 Mar 2024

Classic Kiwi bach among Auckland Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant recipients

The bach is one of 27 projects funded through the grant.

City Centre Waterfront 21 Dec 2023

Summer of nostalgia for six majestic icons

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

Development 27 Oct 2023

Auckland Council installs first low carbon pipes

Low carbon pipes find their way into the ground

Events21 Results

24 Aug 2024

Getting the best from Ancestry Family History Library Edition

This free 1-hour workshop presented by NZ Society of Genealogists is designed to introduce one of...

26 Jan 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Family History Help

Need help researching your family tree? Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura Branch of...

31 Aug 2024

Creating Family Trees With Online Software

Learn basics of the most popular PC-based software (apps) available that can be used to record yo...

09 Sep 2024

Creative Talks: Alan Reekie QSM

Alan is going to share his history with the arts and The PumpHouse in particular.

17 Sep 2024

What's Your Story?

Bring pen and paper along as this one-hour talk will empower you to begin exploring your stories...