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New Zealand Historic Places Trust

Visit New Zealand's heritage sites

Historic places have powerful and provocative stories to tell.  NZHPT's properties are authentic, in their original settings and form a network of places important to our national identity.  The places of significance to our many peoples help us to remember, to learn, to belong and share our stories.  Inspiring and beguiling - experience our history right where it happened.

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Hot Club Friday

First Friday of the month

Wellington swing trio Hot Club Sandwich live at Old St Paul's.

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AlbertonJohnFennellJulyJohn Fennell & Friends at Alberton

Sunday 5 July 2 pm

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon performance by well-known Auckland violinist John Fennell and friends at gracious Alberton.

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Stone store shop. Join Us.
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New Zealand's first permanent lighthouse, Pencarrow is a cast iron building first lit on 1 January 1859. Its first keeper was Mary Jane Bennett, New Zealand's only female lighthouse keeper. The light, at first colza oil, and then kerosene, was discontinued in 1935.

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Item from the Collections

Meteor game at Highwic

Space game - another way to pass the time before hi-definition television, computer games and movies.

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Story from the Archives

Kaipara North Head Lighthouse

Little-known heritage sites offer a tantalising glimpse into the past for those who take the trouble to find them. At the same time, enjoy stunning landscapes and more than a hint of romance, hard work, and challenges met.

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