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Community 13 Jul 2021

Waiuku Museum supported by local board grants

Buildings that make up part of Waiuku Museum are in line for some care and attention thanks to Franklin Local Board.

Heritage 9 Jun 2021

Historical pipes preserved by park upgrade

Iron pipes that helped supply the North Shore with water more than 100 years ago, and discovered during works in Killarney Park in Takapuna, will be kept in place for the public to view.

Heritage 31 May 2021

Auckland Museum transformation wins NZ Institute of Architects awards

The redevelopment of Auckland Museum’s South Atrium, Te Ao Mārama, has been recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Architects at their annual Auckland Architecture Awards.

Exhibition 4 May 2021

Connecting the past and present of Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

A new photographic exhibit helps tell the story of the significant change in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki area over the last 100 years.

Heritage 7 Apr 2021

New museum exhibition shares diverse stories of Tāmaki Makaurau

The second stage of Auckland War Memorial Museums visitor transformation was unveiled on Wednesday 24 March when Tāmaki Herenga Waka: Stories of Auckland opened to the public.

Cultural 10 Mar 2021

Manu and the journey of knowledge in Manukau

'The Journeys of Manu' is a unique Augmented Reality app that brings Māori mātauranga (knowledge) and physical activity together in one innovative package.

Transport 4 Feb 2021

Auckland Dockline Tram returns to Auckland waterfront

The iconic Auckland Dockline Tram will be back on track performing its well versed 1.5km loop of Wynyard Quarter from this Sunday 7 February, 2021.

Heritage 2 Feb 2021

New floor for Mt. Albert War Memorial Hall

The Mt. Albert War Memorial Hall, opened in July 1961, is showing its age and is in need of maintenance work.

Events22 Results

11 May 2025

Live Day | Tea for Harmony

Treat mum to something truly special and experience this unique cross-cultural community Live Day...

13 May 2025

Women in wartime

Together, we can help ensure the contributions and histories of Aotearoa New Zealand women in war...

29 Apr 2025 - 24 Jun 2025

Te Wā Takinga Paki (Te Reo Māori Immersion Storytime)

Let's sing, dance, and listen to stories all in te reo Māori.

15 May 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: Soundscapes of Aotearoa

This concert highlights the richness and diversity of Aotearoa’s musical landscape, featuring a r...

27 Mar 2025 - 29 May 2025

Highwic - Guided tour of the house

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

30 May 2025

City Art tour

Discover the artistic treasures of Auckland’s CBD on this exclusive guided tour.

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

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