Tag: Alberton House

“Auckland Passport – on sale now” NZHPT Media Release (7th December 2013)

NZHPT logo-NewThe Historic Auckland Passport – a concession ticket that gives reduced entry to the NZ Historic Places Trust’s three main properties in Auckland – is on sale now at Highwic, Alberton and Ewelme Cottage.

“People can enjoy the colonial splendour of Alberton, the lavish wealth of Highwic and the charm of Ewelme Cottage for just $18 per adult, with children at school free. That’s tremendous value,” says the NZHPT’s Northern Heritage Destinations Manager Natalie McCondach.

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“Bruce Paine concert at Alberton” 7 pm 7th December : NZHPT Media Release (25th November 2013)

NZHPT letterhead logoBruce Paine and Rex Button will present The 19th Century Guitar – A Tribute to Alberton
Two of New Zealand’s leading classical guitarists will perform a concert of live music as part of Alberton’s 150th anniversary on December 7 at 7pm.

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” ‘12 Days of Christmas’ at Alberton” NZHPT Media Release ( 2nd December 2013)

: (l-r) Some of the ‘12 Days’ performers at Alberton – Amanda Kirk, Cathie Harrop, George Henare and Jennie Khan.

(l-r) Some of the ‘12 Days’ performers at Alberton – Amanda Kirk, Cathie Harrop, George Henare and Jennie Khan.

"This year, acclaimed actor George Henare – fresh off the stage performing in The Pirates of Penzance – will team up with Cathie Harrop to bring laughter and a touch of nostalgia in five Christmas concerts taking place at Alberton, the Mt Albert mansion cared for by the NZ Historic Places Trust."

December 17-19 at 7.30pm; December 21 at 7.30pm and December 22 at 6.30pm

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“Classical concert with a difference at Alberton” NZHPT Media Release ( 23rd October 2013)

Ludwig Piano (3) (Custom)"A classical music concert with a difference will be held at Alberton on November 3.

The NZ Historic Places Trust property in Mt Albert will resonate to the sound of internationally renowned pianist Ludwig Treviranus tackling favourite classics from Haydn, Mendelssohn and Debussy. And for something completely different, he will also lead a sing-along as well."

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“Exhibitions to highlight Auckland’s heritage” NZHPT Media Release (20th September 2031)

NZHPT logo-New"Two exhibitions will showcase very different aspects of Auckland’s built heritage as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival (Sept 28-Oct 13)."

"The exhibitions will take place at two heritage buildings cared for by the NZ Historic Places Trust – Highwic in Newmarket, and Alberton in Mt Albert."

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“Alberton celebrates its 150th” N.Z.H.P.T. Media Release

NZHPT logo-New"A number of special events have been planned to celebrate,” says the Manager of Alberton, Rendell McIntosh.
“These include two ‘Pop Up Dinners’ on July 26 and 27, with special themes of Raj Dinner and Motherland Revisited ...”
“Other special events include two 150th Anniversary Balls on August 31 and September 14,” says Rendell.

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