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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

Cultural 30 Jul 2016

Kadimah students learn about their whakapapa

Kadimah students have been finding out about their whakapapa at Auckland Libraries.

Events25 Results

08 Jun 2024

Sneak Peeks

Excitement will be brewing with ticket giveaways and delicious drinks and nibbles at the bar.

13 Jun 2024

Thursday Heritage Concert - Winds from Japan and Europe

Japan born and raised violinist, Yuhka Nagai and NZ raised Kent Isomura present a programme.

20 Jun 2024

Embracing Te Rākau

Spend an afternoon learning a simple te rākau routine.

27 Jun 2024

Embracing Poi

Come along to spend an afternoon creating poi using upcycled materials.

01 Jul 2024

Creative Talks: Tessa Duder CNZM OBE

Tessa Duder trained as a journalist and has published more than forty works of fiction and non-fi...

07 Aug 2024

Negative Space: Genealogy Gaps Can Help Your Tree Flourish

let’s explore a technique called the Negative Space Approach.

09 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Auckland Family History Expo | Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero

Bring your laptops to take full advantage of the workshops and tutorials.

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...