Heritage Talks and Events
Monthly Heritage Talks
Our activities include monthly evening heritage talks at 7pm (February-November), where members and visitors can hear interesting speakers presenting on local and sometimes national historical content at the comfortable Waitakere Gardens Retirement Village Events Room, a short walk from Mill Cottage.
A koha donation can be made at the door and supper is provided at the completion of the talk.
February talk: My life in cinema by Barbara Henderson-Wragge
Wednesday 25 February at 7pm
My time in cinema was 12 years opening and closing cinemas for Hoyts and Rialto throughout the country. It was in the days of reel to reel where projectionists were valued and well trained. I hired and trained hundreds of staff which was a real joy. During my time Distributors still wanted Grand Openings and promotions to go with their big films. From Blockbuster movies to Art House gems and Film Festivals in between, it was a great time to work in Cinema.
March talk: Kiwi Country - Rural New Zealand in 100 objects with Te Radar and Ruth Spencer
Wednesday 25 March at 7pm
Te Radar and wife Ruth Spencer will give us an insight into their newly published book which covers dog whistles, the 44-gallon drum, chicken feeders, bottle-screw caps, bull semen straws and much more.
Books will be available for sale.
April talk: Kauri Gum History by David Pickens
Wednesday 22 April at 7pm
The talk defines what kauri gum is, the many uses Maori found for it, and it's place in Maori mythology. Then in the 1840s the kauri gum industry opened up new opportunities for European immigrants, particularly the Dalmatians. By the 1980s, growing scarcity and emergence of synthetics all but ended the kauri gum industry.
Auckland Heritage Festival
We participate in the annual Auckland Heritage Festival where you can search What’s On in West Auckland and wider Auckland.
Contact us
Email info@westaucklandhistory.org.nz
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Henderson's Mill Cottage (see open hours below)
17 Sel Peacock Drive, Henderson
Auckland, New Zealand
Cottage Open Hours
Saturdays 11am-3pm (mid-Jan - mid-Dec)
Tour & School Groups - hours to suit
Entry by Donation or as arranged
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