during World War II
We aim to discover and preserve the rich history of Blockhouse Bay, one of the innermost suburbs on the shores of the Manukau Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand. Look at our Diary for the dates of meetings and special events.
The Blockhouse Bay Historical Society Incorporated was formed in 1998 to record and preserve the fascinating history of the area. Since then interest in the Society has intensified, the membership has grown and a great deal of valuable material secured.
We are keen to see your special photos of people, places, homes, buildings and events in Blockhouse Bay. Also, invaluable are newspaper cuttings, articles and documents. Oral histories are equally important. If you have any stories or anecdotes from the ‘Old Days’ and even ‘Not So Old Days’, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to know something about a particular location try clicking on a blue marker on the map below and then click on the link provided
Step back in time with the Blockhouse Bay Historical Society and discover the story of Armanasco House, the heart and home of our society.
This beautifully restored Kauri farmhouse is not just a building; it’s a living piece of Blockhouse Bay’s past. Built in 1890 by Italian immigrant Stefano Armanasco and his wife Maria, it served as the family’s farm homestead for decades.
Blockhouse Bay residents, especially those in Heaphy Street and Donovan Street have had their roads dug up and closed off, on and off since October 2023.
The Heaphy Street section was finally completed on 30 April 2025
A final piece of Watercare’s $115 million new watermain carrying water to west and central Auckland was slotted into place on 30 April 2025 after a six-year construction effort spanning seven suburbs.
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