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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.

Libraries 30 Oct 2019

Immerse yourself in 1831 fashion with Auckland Libraries' Heritage Collection

An 1831 fashion magazine has arrived on Kura Heritage Collections Online.

Arts 22 Oct 2019

Weaver's globally acclaimed work comes to Auckland

Matekino Lawless is bringing her weavings to Auckland's Franklin Art Centre for an exhibition this November.

Cultural 15 Oct 2019

Tuia 250 ki Tāmaki Makaurau Diary

Check out all of the events taking place over Labour Weekend, 25 - 28 October.

Cultural 15 Oct 2019

World-class visitor boardwalk coming to Maungawhau / Mt Eden

Construction of a new crater-rim boardwalk starts mid-November.

Events6 Results

07 Feb 2023 - 01 Dec 2023

Book-A-Family History Librarian

Make a FREE one-hour booking to see Auckland Libraries' family history specialist, Seonaid (Shona) Harvey.

27 Jan 2023 - 24 Nov 2023

Family History Help

Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists are here to help.

05 Apr 2023

HeritageTalks: ANZACs and the Easter Rising With Rory Sweetman

Dr. Rory Sweetman will talk about his book.

19 Apr 2023

HeritageTalks: Online Cenotaph: Transcribing the Archives - Victoria Passau

Join Victoria Passau, Online Cenotaph & Enquiry Services Manager, in an overview of the recent project to transcribe an extensive number of archival records.

03 May 2023

HeritageTalks: Audioculture Presents: Gareth Shute - Music and New Zealand

Learn why so many venues in the ‘70s were in hotels and how alcohol-themed bands like Beam and Distillery came to be.

17 May 2023

HeritageTalks: Greys Avenue Chinese Restaurants with André Taber

This talk will look at the cheap and cheerful Golden Dragon and the more upmarket Chunking Café.