Heritage

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Cultural 30 Jul 2016

Kadimah students learn about their whakapapa

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

Plans / Projects 27 Jul 2016

St James Theatre restoration gets a boost  

Auckland Council has approved funding towards the restoration of Queen Street’s St James Theatre.

Arts 19 Jul 2016

Searching for Gottfried Lindauer portraits

It is estimated there are more than 100 original paintings by the prolific 19th-century portraitist yet to be discovered.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Heritage 20 Jun 2016

Walkway through Papakura’s history

Images of Papakura’s past will be a feature of a new covered walkway connecting the town centre and train station.

Arts 7 Jun 2016

Heritage hero honoured

A life spent preserving our historical past.

Heritage 26 May 2016

Take the Rose Trail

The Rose Trail is a winding, 30-minute ramble through Symonds Street Cemetery.

Parks / Outdoors 25 May 2016

Hidden oasis in Symonds Street

Symonds Street Cemetery, a public park since 1908, is a tree-lined oasis in the heart of the city.

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...