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Cultural 6 Mar 2018

Mexican Hair Renewer and Sublime Salad Oil?

City Rail Link contractors have uncovered a new trove of archaeological objects at the Britomart excavation site.

Transport 19 Feb 2018

Archaeological work begins for AMETI Eastern Busway project

AMETI Eastern Busway has started pre-construction work on the Panmure to Pakuranga stage.

Community 15 Feb 2018

Mt Eden summit to be vehicle-free

The tihi (summit) of Maungawhau / Mt Eden will be vehicle-free from Wednesday 20 January 2016.

Heritage 17 Jan 2018

Epsom Community Centre celebrates 35 years

The Epsom Community Centre celebrated its 35th anniversary late last year.

Arts 14 Dec 2017

Six Auckland literary sites to explore

Some of New Zealand’s greatest writers have lived in the Auckland region, including literary luminaries like Janet Frame, Hone Tuwhare, Frank Sargeson and Riemke Esling.

Heritage 13 Dec 2017

Historic yacht club steered for heritage protection

Nestled into the shoreline below Marine Parade Reserve in Herne Bay sits an important part of Auckland’s yachting heritage.

Cultural 30 Nov 2017

The story of the mighty Maungakiekie

The Maungakiekie pā (Māori fortress) was once home to several thousand people.

Libraries 29 Nov 2017

UNESCO recognition for two heritage collections at Auckland Libraries

Auckland Libraries’ John A. Lee Collection and J. T. Diamond Collection were inscribed onto the UNESCO Memory of the World New Zealand documentary heritage register.

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...