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Heritage 29 Sep 2015

New military gallery opens at Papakura Museum

A new military gallery has opened at Papakura Museum, with an exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

Peace tree honours the past

A memorial tree has been planted at Arlene Shultz Park, Manurewa, to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

Beaches 29 Sep 2015

Putting Piha on the radar

During the Second World War, Piha was the site of a radar station critical to New Zealand’s defence.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

History on Pedestal Lane

Manurewa Local Board has commemorated a local connection to the Second World War by renaming the eastern section of Peguero Place ‘Pedestal Lane’.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Fort Takapuna barracks restored

Two very special heritage buildings are now restored and will soon be available for the community to enjoy.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Interview with Johnnie Freeland

Johnnie Freeland, Manager of Te Waka Angamua, explains more about the department’s role and some of the projects and events it has been involved in recently.

Events22 Results

21 Aug 2025

Let's Talk Tramtastic Trams

Join MOTAT’s Tramway Project Manager and tram expert, James Duncan, as he explores the rise and f...

30 Aug 2025 - 03 Oct 2025

Stream Planting Day with Kaipātiki Project

Join Kaipātiki Project for a meaningful day of planting along the banks of the stream in Eskdale...

10 Sep 2025

Family History Talk

This workshop will take you through how to start your family history research. 

10 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2025

Performing Books: Binding techniques at work

Join the Auckland Libraries’ Rare Book Curators to view some of the extraordinary book bindings f...

25 Sep 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: Celebrating 20 years

This concert will be a special acknowledgement of what has become an institution.

23 Oct 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: Re-sounding echoes

This concert highlights a variety of classical works both new and familiar.