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Arts 4 Sep 2019

Lights on in Tin Tacks Reserve

Tin Tacks Reserve in central Onehunga is to be home to a bright new public artwork in the form of a large free-standing lightbox.

Exhibition 2 Sep 2019

Behind The Scenes Competition

Be in to win one of three money-can't-buy experiences at Auckland Museum, Auckland Libraries and the Zoo.

Arts 30 Aug 2019

Watch: Behind the scenes with Auckland Libraries’ heritage team

Deep in the heart of Auckland’s Central City Library is a little-known treasure trove of valuable letters, photographs, and yes, books.

Heritage 22 Aug 2019

Historic location recognised in Onehunga

New signage is being installed to shed light on the hollow and pond at Puka and Grotto Streets in Onehunga.

Heritage 9 Aug 2019

Molluscs and moa bones – behind the scenes at Auckland Museum

OurAuckland goes behind the scenes with two of Auckland Museum's 300 volunteers.

Libraries 31 Jul 2019

Behind the scenes with the Auckland Libraries heritage team

Meet the people preserving the history and collections held in our city's libraries.

Community 25 Jul 2019

Councillors vote to increase Regional Historic Heritage Grants Fund

Members of Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee were today unanimous in their support to increase the councils Regional Historic Heritage Fund, voting to increase the fund from the current $84,000 fund to an amount of up to $500,000.

Arts 19 Jul 2019

Quick thinking brings artwork closer to home

Stunning marble tables artwork now located at the Onehunga Basin after zoo layout change.

Events7 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.

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.

25 Apr 2023

Anzac Day Parades and Services 2023

Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have displayed courage and self-sacrifice serving our country. See a list of services an...

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.

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.