September 23

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Auckland Maritime Heritage explored

Noted Auckland maritime historian and authority on New Zealand’s maritime heritage, Harold Kidd, will present a one-off talk on The Development and History of Auckland Harbour and Maritime Heritage.

The talk is being organised by the NZ Historic Places Trust’s Auckland Branch Committee as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival (Sept 28-Oct 13).

“Harold Kidd is an acknowledged expert in the field of maritime heritage, and his lecture promises to be a fascinating overview of the development and history of Auckland’s harbour, as well as the things that make the city’s maritime heritage so special,” says the NZ Historic Places Trust’s Auckland Branch Committee Chair, Guy King.

“His talk will also cover the Manukau Harbour, and touch on such diverse areas as commercial, recreational and indigenous vessels, as well as yachts and motorboats, famous boat builders, and the revival and preservation of Auckland’s maritime heritage.”

Imbued with a passion for sailing from an early age, Harold Kidd has an encyclopaedic knowledge of maritime heritage in New Zealand – and particularly Auckland.

“Harold’s talk promises to be a fascinating overview of Auckland’s development ‘from the water’ – which has been such an important influence in shaping the city we know today.”

Light refreshments will be served at the end of the lecture, and people attending the talk will be able to enjoy the facilities of the members’ bar, which will be running a cash bar for the lecture.

The Development and History of Auckland Harbour and Maritime Heritage takes place at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (101 Curran St, Westhaven Extn), October 2, 7.15-8.15pm. Admission free, though bookings essential – Ph 09-307-9920 or email infonorthern@historic.org.nz

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