A Comment on the Unitary Plan Single House Zone Policy
How the unitary plan’s broad policy platform of 'transforming’ our city into a more intensified city is being exploited, and how local communities are being disenfranchised.
Read MoreThe Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny, Victoria Avenue, Remuera
Cluny Kindergarten at 74 Victoria Avenue, Remuera, closed its doors for the final time on 4 December 2020. The convent and kindergarten on a 2,820m² site, in a Single House zone, is now up for sale.
Read MoreFeedback to the Auckland Council Long Term Plan 2021-2031
Auckland Council is seeking feedback on its Long Term Plan 2021-2031. Remuera Heritage provides the following feedback.
Read MoreThe Story of New Zealand’s Grand Country Houses, with Debra Millar
6.30pm, Thursday, 15 April 2021 at Remuera Library.
Read MoreHistoric Wallpaper and Other Treasures – Illustrated Talk by Amy Gaimster
In her illustrated talk, on the 18 February 2021, Amy Gaimster gave an explanation of how her interest in historic wallpaper and interiors developed, and outlined her experience working at the William Morris Gallery.
Read MoreGovernment Plans to Scrap 30-year-old Resource Management Act – How Will This Affect Heritage?
The government will scrap the Resource Management Act (RMA) and replace it with three new pieces of legislation.
Read MoreTour – Two Houses of Kaipara, Saturday 27 February 2021
On Saturday February 27th 2021 Heritage Northland will be leading a tour of the Matakohe area of the Kaipara taking in the history and architecture of two significant homes.
Read MoreThe Parisian Head Seller’s Legacy – A journey through Genealogy
6.30pm, Monday, 15 March 2021 at Remuera Library.
Read MoreJust Published and Available for Purchase – The Great Māori Feast at Remuera.
Our publication 'The Great Māori Feast at Remuera' originated as a presentation for the 2020 Auckland Heritage Festival.
Read MoreThe History of 37 St Vincent Avenue, Remuera
37 St Vincent Avenue made the news recently when it was sold and plans were revealed for the demolition or removal of the 1920s house to make way for 19 townhouses.
Read MoreLinton House, 2 Bassett Road, Remuera
Linton House which stood on the corner of Remuera Road and Bassett Road was a grand house designed by renowned architect Edward Mahoney & Son in the 1890s. But before that was a house known as Loyal Bank
Read MoreHistoric wallpaper and other treasures
6.30pm, Thursday, 18 February 2021 at Remuera Library
Read MoreArlestone, 151 Orakei Road, Remuera (Remuera’s Century-Old Homes Project)
Arlestone, the grand residence at 151 Orakei Road, has many stories to tell and a close association with individuals from many walks of life.
Read MoreDavid Hay and Son of Montpellier Nursery
David Hay and Son of Montpellier Nursery became Auckland’s pre-eminent nurserymen in the years 1855 to 1933.
Read MoreUpdated Methodology for Evaluation of Historic Heritage Sites
Updated in August 2020, this document guides the process of evaluating the significance of historic heritage places against Auckland Council criteria.
Read MoreChristmas Party 2020
Sunday 13th December 2.30-4.30pm Christ Church, Ladies Mile, Ellerslie
Read MorePlan Change 31
Auckland Council's decision following the hearing of a Plan Modification to the Auckland Unitary Plan under the Resource Management Act 1991, October 2020.
Read More62 Orakei Road, Remuera (Remuera’s Century-Old Homes Project)
Occupying its Orakei Road site for well over 100 years, the two-storey Victorian villa at number 62 has, like many other buildings of its age, an interesting and varied past.
Read MoreKelvin Private Hospital, later Kairahi Guest House, 34 (22) Clonbern Road, Remuera
For much of the twentieth century the large stately house at 34 (22) Clonbern Road was a private hospital and guest-house.
Read MoreMary Jane Milne – Businesswoman, Retailer and Co-founder of Milne and Choyce
Mary Jane Milne was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in 16 September 1840. Her family left Ireland in July 1863 and arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on 26 November 1863.
Read MoreAuckland’s Heritage Counts
The Heritage Counts programme started in 2018. It involves collecting statistics and research on Auckland's heritage places.
Read MoreElmstone, 468 Remuera Road, Remuera
Elmstone, 468 Remuera Road, was built for businessman Victor J Larner in 1909-10 to a design by architect B. C. Chilwell.
Read MoreRemuera Heritage now a Digital New Zealand partner
Digital NZ which is part of the NZ National Library has harvested our Remuera Heritage stories and data from this website.
Read MoreAsh Hurst, 93 Benson Road, Remuera (Remuera’s Century-Old Homes Project)
Occupying elevated land and overlooking the Waitemata Harbour, ‘Ash Hurst’ at 93 Benson Road is a grand Spanish Colonial style residence reputedly designed by the preeminent architectural practice of Gummer & Ford.
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