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The Mystery of Florence Owen's headstone
Who was Florence Owen and how did her headstone end up 7kms away from a cemetery at the property in Mt Albert?

The Anzac biscuit has a history of its own
The truth about the mighty Anzac biscuit may surprise you.

Design case study: The future of inner-city living
Beaumont Quarter, across from Victoria Park, is on a site previously used for a gasworks. The prime location has since been transformed into a unique and compact living quarters that effectively utilises space and plays on the varying levels of te...

Introducing Auckland Council's Māori heritage team
Auckland Council is committed to the appropriate protection of tangata whenua’s taonga, sites and places of cultural and historic heritage to avoid further deterioration or loss of the region’s fascinating Māori footprint.

Remembering the men who shook Auckland!
“The nearby city of Auckland had never been shaken like it had when these men came to town,” went a newspaper report of the arrival of the newly formed, New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling Company.

The Secrets of Tāwharanui
It’s been a mystery for many years. Who is buried in the graves at Matatūahu Point?

Small but perfectly formed
Kaukapakapa Library, one of the smallest libraries in NZ, was included in a recent BBC radio documentary on tiny book-lending institutions.
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Events17 Results

Live Day | Victorian Valentine's
Step back in time to learn about the traditions of Valentine's Day.

February craft - Antarctic Diorama
Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy
The Hibiscus Coast Branch of NZ Society of Genealogists can help you unlock the mysteries of your...

Ranger guided walk - Totara Park
Learn about the unique flora and fauna of the forest and stream ecosystems as well as key environ...

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

Wonderfood, Culture and Art Festival
Join the fun with traditional games designed for kids and families!

The free family fun day mash up event
This is a free multi genre family event which aims to celebrate difference and diversity within f...

Other worlds: an exhibition by Auckland Council Libraries
Enjoy seeing early editions of your favourite works and be inspired to find your next read.