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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

Events30 Results

15 Mar 2025 - 12 Apr 2025

Flower Pressing Workshop

Explore the gardens and discover the delicate art of flower-pressing in the beautiful setting of...

23 Mar 2025 - 13 Apr 2025

Butter Making Experience

Step back in time at Historical Village, when everything was homemade and homegrown and sustainab...

14 Apr 2025

Creative talks 2025

David joins us in talking about the hidden treasure of the Devonport Museum and his life as a his...

16 Apr 2025 - 23 Apr 2025

Wednesday Waiata

Join us in lifting our voices to the wind.

17 Apr 2025

Other Worlds: Beyond this Earth

Packed with string quartet music rearranged, reimagined, and rediscovered, this short concert hou...

20 Apr 2025

LIVE Day: Emergency First Response

Join us for a high-energy, action-packed event filled with thrilling demonstrations from our brav...

23 Apr 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Other Worlds: Curator Talks

Learn about the big ideas and publishing history of this expansive genre and immerse yourself in...

27 Mar 2025 - 29 May 2025

Highwic - Guided tour of the house

Includes information about the Carpenter Gothic architecture, highlights from the art, furnishing...