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Auckland: Story worth telling
John Roughan concludes this account of Auckland with the hope that it has uncovered a heritage to treasure.
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Auckland: Our man of the sea
Bayswater boy Peter Blake took his love of sailing to international heights and brought the sailing world to Auckland, writes Suzanne McFadden.
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Auckland: Winging their way back
Birds are returning to the Auckland mainland thanks to the efforts of dedicated conservation groups, writes Jenny Chamberlain.
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Auckland: Bright lights, big city
Graham Reid recalls aspiring rock stars flocking to the nightclubs and recording studios of the Big Smoke.
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Auckland: Flying start
Lacking a jet-friendly airport, Auckland was in once in danger of being off the flight path.
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Auckland: Swots and stirrers
Student numbers swelled in the 1960s and so did their dissent.
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Auckland: The Pacific comes to Auckland
Tapu Misa looks back at the migration that changed the face of Auckland.
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Auckland: The last bastion
Ngati Whatua's grievance over land loss came to a head in the late 70s with the occupation of Bastion Point
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Auckland: Fighting the sprawl
As the city spread beyond the isthmus, planners worried about how to contain the population
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Auckland: The bridge builders
Auckland fought for its harbour bridge for almost 100 years - and fell in love with it when it soared over the Waitemata.
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Auckland: Made under licence
Business in Auckland thrived in an era of protected industry, writes Graeme Hunt.
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Auckland: Sprawling southwards
Down the southern motorway, entire state house suburbs were created by the Government.
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Auckland: Urban and angry
Maori who came to Auckland from the country in the 1950s met much prejudice with scenes reminiscent of the American South, writes Rawiri Taonui.
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Auckland: The incorrigible Robbie
John Roughan profiles Auckland's longest-serving mayor, a colourful character and uncompromising campaigner.
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Auckland: Soldiers of fortune
Retired troops came here to defend the colony from the "Maori threat" and stayed to found the settlements of Onehunga, Panmure, Otahuhu and Howick.
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Auckland: The way Aucklanders lived then
Growing up in Auckland between the wars meant frugal habits but also the freedom to roam and play.
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Auckland: Best foot forward
Today’s Auckland is a city of cars but until the advent of the tram, Shanks’ pony was the main mode of transport.
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Auckland's gentle Savage
An unemployed Australian immigrant rose to become one of New Zealand’s most well-loved politicians.