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Heritage 2 Oct 2018

Explore photos of Auckland's past

Check out the more than 300,000 heritage images held by Auckland Libraries.

Heritage 2 Oct 2018

More of Warkworth’s history uncovered

Researchers working in Warkworth have uncovered a historic sawmill, dam and water race in the area.

Heritage 1 Oct 2018

History repeats in Puketāpapa

Be a part of recreating an iconic image of a heritage building’s opening from the 1950s.

Cultural 28 Sep 2018

100 years on from the influenza pandemic

Discover the story of an often-overlooked chapter of New Zealand's past.

Heritage 24 Sep 2018

Historic seawall preserved by road safety project

Improvements to a Tamaki Drive intersection extended and preserved a historic seawall.

Educational 21 Sep 2018

Friday with Simone Nathan

Discover the enduring legacy of Simone Nathan, fundraiser and advocate for women and children.

Educational 20 Sep 2018

Thursday with Kate Edger

The story of educator and activist Kate Edger, the first woman in New Zealand to earn a degree.

Ellen Melville Centre 19 Sep 2018

Monday with Ellen Melville

Every day for Suffrage Week, we're exploring the life of one of NZ's great women. First up on Monday – Ellen Melville.

Events21 Results

08 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Avondale Library - July School Holiday Programme: Ngā Tamariki o Matariki

Kia ora koutou, join our fun and free school holiday activities this July at Avondale Library!

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Magical Moving Images - School Holiday programme

Learn skills from the past and experience some of the hard work done every day, in hands-on activ...

25 Apr 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Tour of Duty

This exhibition relates to ANZAC commemorations, although Trish's, while referencing war medals,...

11 Apr 2024 - 25 Sep 2024

A Different Light: First Photographs of Aotearoa

Explore the wonder of this new technology that changed the way we see ourselves forever.

20 Mar 2024 - 27 Jul 2024

That’s so last century: What we wore 1950s – 1990s

That’s so last century: What we wore 1950s – 1990s showcases fashion and ways it has impacted dif...

04 Jul 2024 - 29 Sep 2024

Free Guided Museum Tours

Our experienced guides have a rich wealth of knowledge across all aspects of maritime history and...

19 Jul 2024

The mystery of the Aotearoa

The mystery of the Aotearoa with Alan Knowles, Papakura Museum Curator.

05 Jul 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Fibre Friday

Get ready to unwind and get crafty every Friday morning at New Lynn Library.