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Heritage

Local Heritage and History

 

Avondale is fortunate to have the expertise and dedication of Lisa Truttman, a passionate local historian who has contributed significantly to preserving and sharing the history of our community. Lisa is not only a resident of Avondale but also a seasoned researcher and writer with numerous publications and articles focused on our suburb's rich heritage.

Check out Lisa's Timespanner Facebook page with over 51,000 followers:

As a researcher, Lisa’s deep knowledge and enthusiasm for local history make her an invaluable resource. She is available for contract work, providing services to those interested in exploring their family history or uncovering more about the local past.

Lisa is also President of the Avondale-Waterview Historical Society Inc.  For enquiries or to learn more about Lisa's services, please feel free to contact her:

Avondale Heritage Walks.

Discover the Avondale Te Whau Heritage Walks brochure and take the family for a heritage tour of Avondale covering our key heritage sites.  

  1. A hard copy of the brochure can be found at Avondale Library.

  2. Or download a copy here.

  3. Or scan the QR code to download the FREE Walk Auckland mobile app to experience an augmented-reality (AR) walking tour.  The app features hundreds of historical photographs and detailed research.

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The booklet was launched in 2006 and includes two distinct walks, one for central  Avondale, and another for sites on Rosebank Peninsula.  Information for the brochures came from Heart of the Whau and Challenge of the Whau published by The Avondale-Waterview Historical Society (AWHS).  The Avondale Community Board approved a grant to the AWHS and Matthews & Matthews Heritage Architects were commissioned to prepare the brochure.

Once you finish the walk, you will see Avondale in a whole new light.

Avondale Heritage Plaques.

Heritage plaques marking the town centre's historic sites were first introduced after the Heritage Walks brochure was released in 2007.  Soon after, Auckland City Council also installed plaques at neighbouring suburbs, plus larger ones outside the Hollywood Cinema and across St Georges Road at St Ninians Church.  In total there are 15 throughout the Avondale Town Centre.  See if you can spot them!

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