Heritage
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New time travelling app released
Greenwoods Corner, Epsom now a destination for heritage enthusiasts and local explorers.
Exploring hidden heritage at Auckland Council Libraries
From Shakespeare's First Folio to rare maps and manuscripts, Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Collections are a treasure trove of information about our past.
Auckland Council buildings win at the 2023 Auckland Architecture Awards
Two Auckland Council-owned buildings have won big at the 2023 Auckland Architecture Awards.
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.
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Negative Space: Genealogy Gaps Can Help Your Tree Flourish
let’s explore a technique called the Negative Space Approach.
Auckland Family History Expo | Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero
Bring your laptops to take full advantage of the workshops and tutorials.
LIVE DAY | Folklore & Fairytales
Join us at the Howick Historical Village to delve into the past through the enchanted world of Fo...
London Gazette: A cornucopia of genealogical items
Listen to Helen Smith, a DNA specialist, researcher, and author with a strong interest in Austral...
Family History Month at Sir Edmund Hillary Library
Join us this Family History Month for a series of exciting events.
How "Blackbirding" Changed The Pacific Forever
Learn about some of the worst blackbirders in the Pacific region and what lives they led to make...
Lake House: Dark Arts Tour and Ghost Hunt
Enjoy art, hospitality, and complimentary refreshments, including wine, beer, non-alcoholic bever...
Family Portraits for Beginners
Bring in a black and white family photo and learn how to capture their likeness with the guidance...
