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Heritage 2 Oct 2017

Meet the Auckland Council Heritage Team

The Auckland Council Heritage team play an important role protecting and conserving Auckland's historic heritage for present and future generations. With the Auckland Heritage Festival kicking in the weekend, we catch up with one of our heritage g...

Heritage 29 Sep 2017

Stabilising Pūkaki Crater rim

The rim of Te Pūkaki Tapu o Poutukeka Crater (Pūkaki) in Māngere has been stabilised following a preservation project supported by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Cycling 20 Sep 2017

How cycling helped Kiwi women win the vote

Councillor Cathy Casey looks at the way the humble bicycle empowered women in New Zealand.

Development 13 Sep 2017

Ancient lava flow inspires Freyberg Place design

Freyberg Place has been brought back to life following a major upgrade.

Educational 29 Aug 2017

What does your street's name mean?

Auckland Libraries’ database of Auckland City Street Names gathers verified information (where available) on the origins of names, dates of formation and name changes for streets in the former Auckland City Council area.

Heritage 25 Aug 2017

The Tepid Baths: An Auckland gem

Find out more about the Tepid Baths, which has been a landmark near Auckland's waterfront since it opened in 1914.

Community 15 Aug 2017

Discover your family history at Auckland Libraries

We speak to Marie Hickey from Auckland Libraries for her tips and tricks to start your search for your ancestors.

Heritage 28 Jul 2017

Flashback: Building the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Before the Auckland Harbour Bridge was built, the North Shore was a mostly rural area of about 50,000 people, with few jobs and a growth rate half that of Auckland south of the Waitematā Harbour.