"Alberton’s last celebration of its 150th anniversary year will be marked in style a grand finale Garden Gala on Sunday March 30 (11am-3pm)."
"Singer Grant Chilcott and John Fennell’s string quartet will also entertain with live music, while Old Macdonald’s Mobile Farm will provide fun for the kids."
"Stalls will include Criollo Chocolates and Desserts, Kai Moana’s Whitebait and Mussell Patties, Hakanoa Ginger Beer and a wide range of craft stalls..."
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Heritage Short Film; PACIFIC MAGAZINE 23: REPORT ON AUCKLAND (1956)
Silo Cinema, Friday 28 March, 9:00pm
The New Zealand Film Archive has joined forces with The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) and Silo Park to provide a unique opportunity for Aucklanders to step back in time.
"The report-style short made in 1956 provides an intriguing snapshot of how Aucklanders lived at the time. Highlights include development of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, mid-century architecture, urban drift, motorway design and the specific development pressures of the 1950s." (more…)
“It’s important to contact the local police as soon as koiwi tangata (human remains) are found. They will contact NZHPT and local iwi and together they will evaluate whether the remains are a crime scene or historic in origin. Any recovery and investigation should be left to the experts.” NZHPT Central Region Archaeologist David Rudd
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"The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage today announced they will jointly provide funding of $2.5 million for the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings, to be used towards restoration and reconstruction of its Armagh and Durham street stone towers. When completed, this work is intended to enable the adjacent wooden buildings to re-open for public use as soon as possible."
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People at last year’s Highwic Plant Fair. (Source: NZHPT Media Release)
Highwic Plant Fair 8.30am - 4pm.
Entrance to the Highwic Plant Fair will cost $10 per adult (including NZHPT members); children are free. Admission also gives entry to Highwic.
Two very special guests will be attending this year:
"Lynda Hallinan – Editor at Large of New Zealand Gardener magazine ... will have a stall ... designed for keen gardeners and plant collectors..."
"Alexa Johnston – author of the "Ladies, A Plate" ... will talk about the best fruits and veges to use as preserves and jams; ..."
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Coton's Cottage (Image sourced from NZHPT Media Release)
"Damaged by the Canterbury earthquakes, one of the region’s oldest – and most treasured – historic places will reopen to the public on Saturday 15 March."
When: Saturday 15 March between 11am and 2pm.
Where: Cotons’ Cottage, Cotons Road, off Bealey Road, Hororata.
Please RSVP by Wednesday 12 March at infosouthern@historic.org.nz or phone (04) 357 9629
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“The Gaiety and Mona Vale are significant buildings for their heritage and cultural value to our city. It is great that the Council has agreed to repair them and restore them to their former glory." Community Committee Chair Yani Johanson
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Did you know?
The Stone Store is New Zealand’s oldest stone building, where commerce has taken place in one form or another continuously since 1835 – even predating the arrival of money into the country.
“... Christmas ... this year offering people two leisurely late night shopping nights from 5pm on December 5 and 12. ... ” says Stone Store Manager, Liz Bigwood.
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“We’re offering the full tea and luncheon experience, with delicious freshly made food served on English bone china in one of the most beautiful heritage settings in Auckland – so people should get in and book early.”
“Our series of Classic Luncheons and Devonshire Tea Parties have been very popular since they began a few years ago, and are now a regular fixture in people’s social calendars,” says the Manager of Alberton, Rendell Mcintosh.
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"One of Auckland’s up-and-coming artists (Yvonne Abercrombie) will feature some of her work in an exhibition at Alberton, the Mt Albert mansion cared for by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT)."
The exhibition runs from January 10-26 (note Alberton is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). Admission to Victorian Dreams is free, though people can explore Alberton for $10 per adult (school-aged children free).
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