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where members and visitors can hear interesting speakers presenting on local and sometimes national historical content at the comfortable Waitakere Gardens Retirement Village Events Room, a short walk from Mill Cottage.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.
Bricks, boat forks, scrap iron and soil with Noel Jameson and Robin Kewell
7pm Wednesday 22 July @ Waitakere Gardens
Noel Jameson's introduction to the history of Titirangi's Davy's Cottage and how it has evolved into something very unique.
One of the last remaining original bachs from pre-war, pre-road, pre-asphalt Titirangi. The property lay abandoned and condemned as unfit for habitation until the year 2000 when owner Noel Jameson had a vision. Respecting the land and exploring its history, he saved it from development. Twenty five years on, the site is now a home to a unique collection of industrial artifacts, rescued, refurbished, re-imagined and given new life. The talk will be accompanied by film and slides and Noel will be bringing some mystery items.
The History of the Motor Car in Auckland with Barry Birchall
7pm Wednesday 26 August @ Waitakere Gardens
Referencing his book published in 2021, Barry will tell the story of how the motor vehicle transformed Auckland, and how the barriers and obstacles presented by Auckland’s terrain and weather were overcome. Supper provided and koha appreciated.
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
Visit us
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
