Shaped by Shorelines
There is a distinct flavour to the way that our history unfolds. The dramatic landscape of the West Auckland region, defined by three spectacular shorelines, has ensured that things were done in a unique way. The Waitematā and Manukau harbours and the Tasman Sea are the landing places for West Auckland's history, with our location and area of study being between those shores.
The aims of the West Auckland Historical Society are to:
Promote and facilitate the preservation of West Auckland History (the gathering).
Capture and impart information, provide education and activities, to involve the broader community, in our local history (the sharing)
Photo Credit: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections JTD-0744-T, photographer Wally Ambrose
Henderson's Mill Cottage
The Heritage Centre at Mill Cottage is home to our West Auckland history resources, together with several dynamic historical displays telling the local stories.
Archives
Our West Auckland archives are a valuable resource of books, ephemera, newspaper articles, objects, oral histories, photographs and research files.
What's On
We hold monthly heritage talks members and visitors can hear interesting speakers and presentations on local and sometimes national historical content.
Family History
Our Family History Group meets regularly and is available to help you with your family history queries.
Get Involved
Join a friendly community passionate about local history and stay informed about heritage-related events in West Auckland
Shop
We have a range of reasonably priced West Auckland heritage books and journals available for sale.
Our supporters
We are grateful to our supporters, donors and partners who assist us in the role of gathering, sharing, and nurturing West Auckland’s unique history and with our custodianship of Henderson’s Mill Cottage.
We warmly welcome new supporters and extend our heartfelt thanks to the organisations and individuals whose ongoing support is invaluable.
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
