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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

31 Jan 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Family history help

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

31 May 2025

Remarkable Survivors: Saving New Zealand’s history one photo

Photograph curator Keith Giles takes a look at why some studio collections no longer exist and ho...

26 Jun 2025

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...

28 Jun 2025

Ka mua ka muri: Moving forward with Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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25 Sep 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: Celebrating 20 years

This concert will be a special acknowledgement of what has become an institution.

23 Oct 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: Re-sounding echoes

This concert highlights a variety of classical works both new and familiar.