Heritage

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Heritage 22 Aug 2019

Historic location recognised in Onehunga

New signage is being installed to shed light on the hollow and pond at Puka and Grotto Streets in Onehunga.

Heritage 9 Aug 2019

Molluscs and moa bones – behind the scenes at Auckland Museum

OurAuckland goes behind the scenes with two of Auckland Museum's 300 volunteers.

Libraries 31 Jul 2019

Behind the scenes with the Auckland Libraries heritage team

Meet the people preserving the history and collections held in our city's libraries.

Community 25 Jul 2019

Councillors vote to increase Regional Historic Heritage Grants Fund

Members of Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee were today unanimous in their support to increase the councils Regional Historic Heritage Fund, voting to increase the fund from the current $84,000 fund to an amount of up to $500,...

Arts 19 Jul 2019

Quick thinking brings artwork closer to home

Stunning marble tables artwork now located at the Onehunga Basin after zoo layout change.

Heritage 28 Jun 2019

Connecting with our Māori heritage

More chapters of the cultural heritage of the mana whenua of Tāmaki Makaurau are being acknowledged every day thanks to the work of the Māori Cultural Heritage Programme.

Environment 27 Jun 2019

Symonds Street Cemetery enhancements showing good results

Waitematā Local Board’s long-term commitment to the enhancement of Symonds Street Cemetery is proving successful.

Heritage 27 Jun 2019

Elder statesman of Auckland heritage retires

Heritage hero George Farrant is retiring after 37 years as principal heritage advisor at Auckland Council.

Events21 Results

14 Aug 2024

London Gazette: A cornucopia of genealogical items

Listen to Helen Smith, a DNA specialist, researcher, and author with a strong interest in Austral...

15 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2024

Family History Month at Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join us this Family History Month for a series of exciting events.

16 Aug 2024

How "Blackbirding" Changed The Pacific Forever

Learn about some of the worst blackbirders in the Pacific region and what lives they led to make...

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...