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Albert-Eden Local Board reflects on five years of achievements
Auckland Council’s five-year milestone is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the Albert-Eden Local Board during this time.

Biddick’s Bay history revealed
A family’s historic connection with a bay in the Orākei Local Board area has been officially recognised.

Auckland Council's very own Lara Croft
Meet Laura... specialist archaeologist in the council's Heritage Team. This 24-year-old is an activist of sorts.

Bringing our heritage to life
Check out this amazing History Alive series to see how much Auckland has changed over the past 100 years!

Council strongly committed to heritage protection
Councillor Alf Filipaina explains how the council is strongly committed to protecting Auckland’s built heritage.
Celebrating Puketāpapa's history
Puketāpapa Local Board has published two heritage studies perfect for anyone interested in the area’s history.


New military gallery opens at Papakura Museum
A new military gallery has opened at Papakura Museum, with an exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI.
Events27 Results

Matariki ki te Moana
Have a go on a double hull Waka and enjoy being on the water for Matariki.

Tea & topics June 2025 - School Life in the 1950s
Former students at Papatoetoe West School will talk about their life at the school in the 1950’s.

Volunteer Open Days at Highwic, Alberton and Ewelme Cottage
Are you interested in what our volunteers do at the Heritage New Zealand properties in Auckland?

The Treaty, the Government and Aotearoa New Zealand: Where are we now?
Acclaimed historian and author Dame Claudia Orange reflects on her four-decade career of Te Tirit...

Matariki ki te Maunga
Join us pre dawn on Pukekohe Hill Reserve to welcome Matariki rising in the sky.

Notes on Tāmaki: From Mozart to Matariki
The Kotuku Quintet returns to the stage this year with a programme based around a Mozart piano co...

Matariki Rhymetime at Blockhouse Bay Library
Dance, sing, and laugh with your exuberant toddler at our special Matariki Rhymetime.

Family history help
Beginners and experienced genealogists are welcome to attend this drop-in session.