Civic Trust invites you to the lovely setting of Kinder House and Garden at 2 Ayr St, Parnell.Refreshments served, including wine and juice.Musical entertainment will be provided.RSVP for catering purposes to:Margaret Barriball, Ph: 631 5260 orEmail: margb@ihug.co.nzKoha welcomed.
This Saturday 28 November is the iconic Grey Lynn Festival, held in the Grey Lynn Park. This is the second time Civic Trust has run a stall at the festival. Our aims are to raise awareness of heritage issues in Auckland, to educate about the Unitary Plan process, and of...
John Adam, landscape historian, shares his knowledge of how to undertake historical research, Saturday 3 October and Thursday 8 October 12.30 – 1.30 pm. Pioneer Women’s and Ellen Melville Hall, Freyberg Place. No bookings required. Free. Allan Matson, heritage expert and Civic Trust President gives an update on the outlook...
123 Grafton Rd is the sole remainder of the grand residential villas that once lined Grafton Rd, and its prominent position on the edge of Grafton Bridge gives it a high public profile. Over the last few years it has been progressively restored by a community collective, headed by Rosy...
Our first Winter Lecture subject is the Lopdell House Redevelopment Precinct. Architect Julian Mitchell from Mitchell Stout Architects will present on the redevelopment of the heritage Lopdell House, and the new Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, linked to the older building. The Lopdell project required the extensive upgrading of a...
Karangahape Rd historian Edward Bennett (sponsored by K Rd Business Association) will take us on a ‘historical with Deco leanings’ walk ending up at St Kevins Arcade for afternoon tea (at your own cost) or you can browse the shops in the arcade. Meeting Place – St Kevins Arcade –...
Civic Trust supports all efforts to stop Ports of Auckland from reclaiming any more of our precious harbour, and closing off views of the outer harbour from downtown Auckland. Please visit www.stopstealingourharbour.co.nz to register your support and be kept informed.
The Friends of St David’s invites you to join us for the unveiling of the memorial project The Art of Remembrance A monumental, site-specific Max Gimblett art installation cloaks the historic St David’s Church – The Soldiers’ Memorial– to commemorate the 100,000 New Zealanders who served overseas in WWI. “REMEMBER THEM” To be...
CTA is taking part in Neighbours Day with a stall in the Ellen Melville Hall, Freyberg Square, on 28 March from 11am – 3pm. Visitors to our stall can learn about the issues we are engaged with, our recent submissions and activities, and our plans for this year – and take part in constructing the Christchurch Cathedral...
