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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.
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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.
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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.
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Unearthing Albert Park's history for Archaeology Week
Beneath Albert Park is layer upon layer of Tāmaki Makaurau’s rich archaeological history.
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Heritage funds for Howden House
Auckland Council is making a heritage grant to ensure the trees at Howden Street prosper.
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Classic Kiwi bach among Auckland Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant recipients
The bach is one of 27 projects funded through the grant.
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Summer of nostalgia for six majestic icons
Take a moment to picture how inventive Auckland was in the early 1900s.
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Auckland Council installs first low carbon pipes
Low carbon pipes find their way into the ground