Auckland Branch
Past Events
Sally Hughes, Talk on Auckland's collection of valuable historic buildings
May 21, 2026
Our speaker, Sally Hughes, Chair of the Character Coalition Inc, gave an excellent presentation about Auckland’s valuable collection of historic collection of character housing and the need to ensure that it is kept.
Peter Burridge presenting the subject "Fingerprints" and the journey as a Police Officer.
September 30, 2025
Most of my service (both in this country and in Central Africa) has been related to my involvement with serious and often violent criminal investigations. Fingerprint work and associated scene & exhibit examinations, together with presenting “expert” evidence before the Courts, play a crucial part in such matters.
Auckland Branch funds study into the merits of Auckland's heritage Special Character Areas
October 20, 2024
Josh Howie, an Auckland University Masters student, was funded by the Auckland Branch of NZ Founders.
A link to the Auckland City Council report which includes his report (2024, page 22) is here.
Auckland and Waikato Branches share Christmas 2023 function
May 24, 2024
Waikato and Auckland Branch Members joined together for our Christmas functions. After Lunch at the CBD Café in Pokeno we visited the Queens Redoubt in Pokeno and the Mercer museum.
Branch meeting October 2022
October 1, 2022
The Auckland Branch was invited to join the North Shore Historical Society to listen to Lisa Truttman's talk about the original old Auckland Gaol and Courthouse that was situated on the corner of Queen and Victoria Streets. John Webster gave a short introductory presentation which included information about the upcoming Auckland Heritage Festival starting on the 1st October–16th October.
Branch Visit to Highwic
October 1, 2022
Several members of the Auckland Branch visited Highwic to enjoy baking from an authentic coal range.
Highwic volunteers baked Ginger Gems, Boiled Fruit Loaf, a vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake, Chocolate Chip Oaty Biscuits, all recipes from old Highwic recipes.
Highwic has a wonderful collection of vintage irons ranging from light-weight to extremely heavy versions
Auckland Branch AGM , March 2022
April 12, 2022
On Tuesday 29th March 2022, a small group of Auckland members met at Mojo's for the branch AGM.
National President, Alan de la Mare and National Secretary, Carolyn Adams also attended.
Following the meeting they gathered at the Founders Story Board on the waterfront.
Auckland Student Literary Awards
Auckland Heritage Tales
