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Arts 6 Oct 2016

Watch: More hidden secrets beneath the St James

Follow NZHFocus' Tristram Clayton as he goes inside the construction site where the old theatre is being transformed.

Heritage 5 Oct 2016

Local heritage champions celebrated

“It’s the Devonport-Takapuna board’s hope that these awards will grow, and become an established annual event.”

Community 3 Oct 2016

Remembering Manurewa’s soldiers

Manurewa RSA, Manurewa Local Board and the local community have launched the limited-edition book Manurewa’s Soldiers: Manurewa during the First World War.

Heritage 3 Oct 2016

St James – the show goes on

It’s the last New Zealand theatre of its kind, holds pride of place in the centre of Auckland, and now the story of restoring the St James Theatre will be told to hundreds of people.

Educational 1 Oct 2016

Explore the heritage of Three Kings

A new trail paints a picture of the area’s distinct history, from a semi-rural district to a thriving suburban area.

Heritage 20 Sep 2016

Suffragists recognised

On 19 September 1893, New Zealand became the first nation in the world to grant women the right to vote. Yesterday in recognition, the lower section of Khartoum Place was renamed Te Hā o Hine Place.

Parks / Outdoors 25 Aug 2016

Rogues run away to Waitākere

The Waitākere Ranges' Arataki Visitor Centre celebrates some of the area's most colourful characters with a display this month.

Cultural 15 Aug 2016

Surprises from the depths of St James

It wasn’t as salubrious a part of Auckland as it is today; it would have been pretty rough

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...