22/09/2025
Join us for some fun and games at this year's Auckland Heritage Festival! On now until October 5th, the festival celebrates 'Auckland at Play' - the enduring spirit of sports and recreation that makes our city, and our very own Ponsonby, so special.
Explore the full event-line up at https://iloveponsonby.co.nz/ah. All events are free, but some do require bookings so secure your spot now!
Here are some not-to-be-missed highlights, proudly presented by Ponsonby:
❤️ Soka Samoa Stories: Join the Pua family to celebrate their rich sporting heritage through a week-long diverse programme of exhibitions, guest speakers, multimedia presentations, and a sports history walk.
❤️ Aucklanders at Play: Images from the Early 20th Century. Be transported back to the first half of the century to see how Aucklanders spent their leisure time via an inspiring talk featuring historical photos from the wonderful Auckland Library collection.
❤️ Out & Proud – Images of LGBTQ Events on Ponsonby Road. Celebrate the courageous spirit and lively culture of Ponsonby’s q***r community in the 80’s and 90’s. This exhibition showcases a time of daring self-expression and activism, curated by historian, Edward Bennett.
❤️ Leys Institute at Play Exhibition. A historical exhibition showcasing moments of leisure, community and physical activities during the early years of the Leys Institute in Ponsonby.
❤️ Rosary Rally & the Catholic Exhibition - with Dr Brian McDonnell. Take a journey back to the 1950s and explore these two major but largely unknown celebrations of Auckland’s Catholic community.
See you there!