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Attend a HeritageTalks session and learn the history of Auckland’s Chinese restaurants
Hungry for history? Food historian André Taber serves up fascinating facts about some of central Auckland’s first Chinese restaurants.
“No one wins at war”: Military memories of a 100-year-old WWII veteran
As war veteran Desmond Mitchell marks a milestone, he recalls his time in the air force during World War II.
Discover the historic roots of an Auckland Judas tree
If you’re wandering around downtown Pukekohe, you might think that Seddon Park is a pleasant enough place to stop for a rest, with its benches, trees and rose beds. What you might not realise is that the park is home to a very special tree that ca...
Museum to acquire historic weathervane from CAC Shot Tower
Tāmaki Paenga Hira / Auckland War Memorial Museum is acquiring the weathervane from Auckland’s last Colonial Ammunition Company Shot Tower.
Auckland Domain Wintergardens: 100-year-old glasshouses re-open to the public
After painstaking restoration work, the elegant 100-year-old glasshouses at the Auckland Domain Wintergarden are about to begin a new chapter in their life.
Glorious 1915 orb returns to Quay Street, a beacon for safe journeys home
The WW1 Memorial Beacon, recently returned to the northern side of Quay Street, is the earliest known built monument to the Great War to be erected in New Zealand.
175 years of Howick: Marking a major milestone
This year is Howick’s 175th anniversary, and ahead of the official celebrations and various fun events, we’re taking a step back in time to share the history of Howick.
Board wants heritage protection as part of any Ardmore Hall / Bell Field sale
Franklin Local Board says selling Ardmore Hall and the neighbouring Bell Field is the best option for the community.
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Breeze Sailings
Set sail on your next adventure aboard Breeze, a traditional wooden brigantine similar to vessels...
Diverse-city 2.0 - Auckland's Multicultural Communities
Come and engage with these communities, their social networks, and their stories.
A Different Light: First Photographs of Aotearoa
Explore the wonder of this new technology that changed the way we see ourselves forever.
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...
Guided Museum Tours
Make the most of your visit with a complimentary guided tour.
Remembering Jacqui Geux Exhibition
This pop-up exhibition invites visitors to gain a new appreciation for the wildlife of Aotearoa f...
An Evening with Graham Reid: The Perils and Pleasures of Being a Reviewer
Join author, journalist, and educator Graham Reid for a discussion about the roles and responsibi...
Thursday Heritage Concert - Invierno
Invierno (Winter) from Piazzolla's "Four Seasons of Buenos Aires" is a captivating composition th...
