Deborah Fitz-Herbert
Harnessing the Waikato River
Tuesday 10 June | Stories of Hamilton,
When early European settlers arrived in the Waikato, they, like the local Maaori, relied on the river to explore the region and transport supplies.
The Battle of Ooraakau
Friday 14 March
The Waikato War was one of the most important campaigns in New Zealand Wars, and this month marks the anniversary of the Battle of Ooraakau.
Microwaves & Memories: Recipes from the 1980s
Tuesday 4 March
Long before air fryers and meal kits, kiwi home cooks relied on recipes like these, quick, clever, and designed for the microwave.
Looking back at libraries in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton - Part 5
Wednesday 31 July | Library History,
Hamilton's Carnegie Library c. 1925 2023 marked the 30th year that the Central Library has been operating from our current location in Garden Place.
Summer Art School 1978
Monday 25 March
This summery image is the cover of the programme for the January 1978 Summer Art School, administered by the Waikato Society of Arts.
No. 2 Dam
Friday 1 March | Camera Obscura,
Do you know this spot? 1978. 01. 454 This week’s idyllic lake scene comes from the Pick Collection, a collection of personal papers and images from Mr R. D.
Masonic Lodge
Friday 1 March | Camera Obscura,
This modest yet historically significant building still stands on Grey Street, opposite Steele Park, as it has since 1877 - one hundred and forty-six years after its foundation stone was…
Burley's Drapery Store
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
Flier for Burley's Drapery Store advertising clothing, manchester, fabric and other items by mail order HCLE_00059 This flier promotes goods available at Burley’s Drapery Store in 1929, shortly before the retirement…
Hamilton Harmonic Society
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
HCL_00267 In July 1963, the Hamilton Harmonic Society celebrated its tenth anniversary with a concert at the Methodist Centre.
Auckland Co-operative Society Ltd
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
Price list for a range of grocery items including oil and paint HCLE_00015 This pricelist dates from 1921 and shows that competitive food prices are certainly nothing new.
Red Cross nurses
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
This striking photo was donated to our heritage collection by a descendant of Clara Hooker, who can be seen leading a proud group of Red Cross nurses.
Traction engine
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
Engine towing implement HCL_00233 Before quadbikes and tractors, some farmers were able to utilise traction engines to mechanise some of their tasks.