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Ewelme Cottage reopens Sunday 14 June.

We are delighted to reopen Ewelme Cottage to the public following a restoration project undertaken by Auckland Council contractors.

This much-loved heritage property is has received some well-deserved attention and now features a wonderful new front fence and gate; weather boards and roofing have been replaced and repainted; and work has been done on the chimneys. The interior has also received a deep clean, and the furniture and objects have all come out from storage and put back on display.

A big thank you to the team of staff and volunteers who have worked on the resetting project; to Auckland Council for funding the upgrade work; and to the contractors who did an excellent job and were a pleasure to work with.

Ewelme Cottage is owned by Auckland Council and proudly cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga who own the collection and manage the day-to-day operations of the property.

Ewelme Cottage, 14 Ayr Street, Parnell, Auckland
Entry is $10pp (Free for Heritage NZ Members, and children 17 years and under).

The Middle of Nowhere; Stories from the Manapōuri Hydro Scheme| Talk
When: Saturday 2 May, 1pm
Cost: Normal entry (Free for HNZPT Members, Adults $10, Children free)
Bookings essential: please book through Eventbrite
Join us for a fascinating talk about the political, economic, and environmental history behind the Manapōuri hydro scheme by Dr Rosemary Baird.

Rosemary is a Senior Outreach Advisor for Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, and has published the book, The Middle of Nowhere; Stories from the Manapōuri Hydro Scheme.

In this talk she will share stories, historical photos and audio clips about the social history of life and work on the project. Expect to hear tales of extreme conditions, danger and colourful characters. The entry price includes a house visit.

Eventbrite link: https://Manapouritalk.eventbrite.co.nz