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Community 9 Mar 2020

New exhibition challenges perceptions of the Pacific

Discover the people and stories of the Saltwater Realm at Waitui Ātea: Saltwater Realm.

Heritage 18 Feb 2020

Old Pukekohe signs restored by locals

Signs that vanished from Pukekohe have been restored and returned thanks to some detective work.

Heritage 18 Feb 2020

Two Auckland Council Libraries heritage collections receive UNESCO heritage recognition

The earliest New Zealand land weather records and a 1900s photographic collection have been recognised as being of national significance.

Heritage 11 Dec 2019

Auckland Heritage Festival Diary - Kids and Families

Explore some of the Auckland Heritage Festival highlights for kids and families.

Libraries 3 Dec 2019

Robinson Crusoe sails into Auckland' Central City Library

Come along and see a 300-year-old copy of Robinson Crusoe at Auckland Council's Central City Library.

Educational 25 Nov 2019

How Auckland used to celebrate Christmas

Discover a few highlights of Auckland’s historic holiday sites.

Heritage 20 Nov 2019

Uncharted tram tracks uncovered on Quay Street

During excavations as part of the Quay Street enhancement, tram tracks dating back to the early 1900s have been uncovered.

Have your say 7 Nov 2019

Have your say on Auckland War Memorial Museum’s Draft Annual Plan

Auckland Museum is welcoming feedback on its Draft Annual Plan 2020/2021.

Events25 Results

08 Jun 2024

Sneak Peeks

Excitement will be brewing with ticket giveaways and delicious drinks and nibbles at the bar.

13 Jun 2024

Thursday Heritage Concert - Winds from Japan and Europe

Japan born and raised violinist, Yuhka Nagai and NZ raised Kent Isomura present a programme.

20 Jun 2024

Embracing Te Rākau

Spend an afternoon learning a simple te rākau routine.

27 Jun 2024

Embracing Poi

Come along to spend an afternoon creating poi using upcycled materials.

01 Jul 2024

Creative Talks: Tessa Duder CNZM OBE

Tessa Duder trained as a journalist and has published more than forty works of fiction and non-fi...

07 Aug 2024

Negative Space: Genealogy Gaps Can Help Your Tree Flourish

let’s explore a technique called the Negative Space Approach.

09 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Auckland Family History Expo | Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero

Bring your laptops to take full advantage of the workshops and tutorials.

14 Aug 2024

London Gazette: A cornucopia of genealogical items

Listen to Helen Smith, a DNA specialist, researcher, and author with a strong interest in Austral...