The historic structures at Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve contain elements from all periods of coastal defence in New Zealand.
Mangere Mountain is one of the least modified of the big cone pa sites which once dominated the Auckland/Tamaki Makaurau skyline.
Find out about the history of North Head Historic Reserve including recent work to restore parts of the site.
Less than 200 years ago the 8000 hectares of volcanic stonefields at Otuatua were intensively cultivated. Learn more about this important archaeological site in this section.
The value of conservation
NZ Historic Places Trust
International Council on Monuments and Sites
Ministry for Culture and Heritage
NZ Archaeological Association