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News260 Results

Development 30 Nov 2022

Glorious 1915 orb returns to Quay Street, a beacon for safe journeys home

The WW1 Memorial Beacon, recently returned to the northern side of Quay Street, is the earliest known built monument to the Great War to be erected in New Zealand.

Heritage 3 Nov 2022

175 years of Howick: Marking a major milestone

This year is Howick’s 175th anniversary, and ahead of the official celebrations and various fun events, we’re taking a step back in time to share the history of Howick.

Community 5 Oct 2022

Board wants heritage protection as part of any Ardmore Hall / Bell Field sale

Franklin Local Board says selling Ardmore Hall and the neighbouring Bell Field is the best option for the community.

Heritage 15 Sep 2022

Preserving heritage for the future

A programme of work to strengthen the Studio One Toi Tū buildings is set to get underway in October.

Heritage 9 Sep 2022

Take a bite of Sandringham’s culinary heritage

A new free virtual Food Heritage Walking Tour is the perfect way to get a taste of Sandringham’s culinary history and heritage.

Heritage 30 Aug 2022

Applications for Regional Historic Heritage Grants opening soon

Aucklanders wanting to preserve and enhance historic heritage places can seek funding through the Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme which opens for funding next week.

Heritage 19 Aug 2022

Auckland’s first ever women’s public toilets are open again

The heritage toilets at Symonds Street are open to the public again after having new life breathed into them thanks to a $910,000 upgrade.

Heritage 13 Jul 2022

Strong future for grand old building

St Heliers Community Library services will be relocating temporarily to Turua Hall

Events28 Results

04 Apr 2025

Te Rā Ringa Raupā: Reviving the art of the woven sail

Join us for an exclusive evening with two master weavers from Te Rā Ringa Raupā, a Northland grou...

01 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025

Pollinator discovery trail

Bring a picnic or grab something from the cafe, enjoy the peaceful setting, explore the Village,...

19 Feb 2025 - 02 Aug 2025

Other Worlds: an exhibition by Auckland Council Libraries

Enjoy seeing early editions of your favourite works and be inspired to find your next read.

29 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2025

Into Ocean & Ice

Take a trip to Antarctica through the exhibition Into Ocean & Ice.

05 Apr 2025

Alla fine del mondo (At the end of the world)

Learn about how the Italian people settled and developed a community in New Zealand as Giuseppe G...

05 Apr 2025

Te Aka Kōtuia: Annual Nurseries Hui 2025

This event is whānau/tamariki friendly and kai is provided.

05 Apr 2025

Te Rā Ringa Raupa: Weaving demonstration

This talented group recreated the only known woven Māori sail, a taonga currently on display at t...

05 Apr 2025

Treaty of Waitangi - Community workshop

This event is an excellent opportunity to explore how the Treaty shapes our society today.