Heritage

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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,...

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.

Heritage 28 Jun 2019

Connecting with our Māori heritage

More chapters of the cultural heritage of the mana whenua of Tāmaki Makaurau are being acknowledged every day thanks to the work of the Māori Cultural Heritage Programme.

Environment 27 Jun 2019

Symonds Street Cemetery enhancements showing good results

Waitematā Local Board’s long-term commitment to the enhancement of Symonds Street Cemetery is proving successful.

Heritage 27 Jun 2019

Elder statesman of Auckland heritage retires

Heritage hero George Farrant is retiring after 37 years as principal heritage advisor at Auckland Council.

Heritage 25 Jun 2019

Updated: Proposed Plan Change 26 - submission period extended

Proposed Plan Change 26 relates to the Special Character Areas Overlay of the Auckland Unitary Plan.

Arts 4 Jun 2019

Sharing the ancient art of korowai

Papakura Marae's Whiri Aroha classes have passed on the skills to weave precious korowai cloaks to new generations.

Events28 Results

03 May 2024

Introduction to pest plants (weeds) bilingual workshop

Join pest plant experts at our free introductory pest plant workshop delivered in Mandarin and En...

13 Apr 2024 - 25 May 2024

Breeze Sailings

Set sail on your next adventure aboard Breeze, a traditional wooden brigantine similar to vessels...

16 May 2024

Thursday Heritage Concert - Harmony across ages: Shostakovich & Dvorak’s evocative piano quintets

The Mātātā Quintet join forces to present two monumental chamber works that encapsulate the disti...

17 May 2024

Eskdale Reserve and Kaipatiki Project nursery tour, Birkdale

Learn more about the amazing mahi/work staff and volunteers are doing in the field of native plan...

28 Oct 2023 - 22 Jun 2024

Northcote Greenway Regeneration - with Kaipātiki Project

Join us in this endeavour to regenerate this new, nature-based community space.

23 May 2024

Ranger guided walk - Dingle Del, St Helliers

Learn about the fascinating native flora and fauna that live in the forest and stream and importa...

30 May 2024

Thursday Heritage Concert - Margaret Wegener: A Musical Life & Legacy

Some of the Auckland Philharmonia’s Aspiring Musicians, along with other local musicians, come to...

26 Jan 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Family History Help

Need help researching your family tree? Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura Branch of...