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A winner

The winner of the inaugural Alberton Time Travellers Quiz, Ana, proudly displaying the Westfield voucher she won during this fun school holiday activity.

Discover History at Alberton with Love Heart

History is more than dates and timelines - it's the stories, people, ideas and events that continue to shape the world we live in today.
Join the team at Love Heart at Alberton for a fascinating six-week history programme featuring expert speakers exploring topics including the Tudor court, Irish history, the Arts and Crafts Movement, and the enduring influence of architecture, design and culture. Attend the full six-week course for $330, or book individual workshops for $55 each. To find out more or book, visit www.heart.co.nz. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa on 021 847 746

Come to visit Alberton during this school holiday and play the He Hononga Whetu card game to learn more about the stars of Matariki.

While you are here, have a go at the Time Travellers Quiz and be in to win a $50 Westfield voucher.

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Quiz. Play. Win.

Calling all time travellers - step inside Heritage New Zealand properties, Highwic and Alberton and travel back to the late 1800's. See if you've got what it takes to crack the Time Traveller's Quiz. Explore the houses and hunt for clues. Completed entry goes in the draw to win a $50 Westfield gift voucher.

Plus, discover the stars of Matariki and play the He Hononga Whetū a card game created by Te Papa while you are there.

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Leaves galore

The Ginkgo tree in the garden always provides a stunning annual spectacle as it sheds its leaves.

Contemporary music

Original classical guitar music by Yolanda van den Bemd was enjoyed by people attending the Acoustique trio concert. The ballroom has outstanding acoustics for such specialist musical performances.

Ewelme Cottage reopens Sunday 14 June.

We are delighted to reopen Ewelme Cottage to the public following a restoration project undertaken by Auckland Council contractors.

This much-loved heritage property is has received some well-deserved attention and now features a wonderful new front fence and gate; weather boards and roofing have been replaced and repainted; and work has been done on the chimneys. The interior has also received a deep clean, and the furniture and objects have all come out from storage and put back on display.

A big thank you to the team of staff and volunteers who have worked on the resetting project; to Auckland Council for funding the upgrade work; and to the contractors who did an excellent job and were a pleasure to work with.

Ewelme Cottage is owned by Auckland Council and proudly cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga who own the collection and manage the day-to-day operations of the property.

Ewelme Cottage, 14 Ayr Street, Parnell, Auckland
Entry is $10pp (Free for Heritage NZ Members, and children 17 years and under).

Heritage in the City | Photographs by Blair Hastings
When: Friday 29 May – Sunday 21 June
Cost: Free to view the exhibition, normal entry to the rest of the house

From the picturesque Keeper’s Cottage at Albert Park to hidden details at Britomart, come and enjoy an exhibition of photographs by Blair Hastings featuring historic heritage buildings and places around central Auckland. A great opportunity to learn more about the heritage of our city.

On display in the Alberton Ballroom as part of the Auckland Photography Festival. Presented by the Auckland Council Heritage Unit.

Heritage Eden Neighbourhood Arts Festival of Photography

Congratulations to Tara, who won the $50 Westfield voucher at the Alberton Easter Egg Hunt.

Special thanks to everyone who joined in the fun.