Sign In / RegisterArchaeological treasures right beneath our feet
Mon, 25 Aug 2025
By Jonathan Carpenter, Senior Archaeologist, Geometria I grew up in Mangawhai in the shadow of the Moir Homestead and Chief Te Whai’s pā, at a...
/HistoryHistory – Cabinet of curiosities
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
What do a wasp nest, a can of MAS*H beer, and a mini-cannon have in common? At first glance, not much – yet all three...
/HistoryCouncil accused of neglect after chimney collapses
Fri, 15 Aug 2025
This one of the three remaining chimneys at the old cement works finally collapsed last month. The chimney after the collapse. Auckland Council has been...
/HistoryArt-lover alert
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
Artist John Holmwood created the striking untitled mural featuring New Zealand birds and trees in 1968. It was commissioned by Dominion Breweries for a hotel...
/HistoryBook recounts untold story of anti-nuclear voyage
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
R Tucker Thompson sailing in the Bay of Islands. A new book is shining a spotlight on a lesser-known chapter in the colourful life of...
/HistoryHistory – Joyful escapes
Mon, 4 Aug 2025
“You Are Invited!” – three simple words that sparked a thrill of anticipation in the hearts of early Albertland settlers. In a time when families...
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