Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland summer scholars in history work for three months to deliver projects on aspects of Auckland's past. Summer scholarships funded by ALHT in memory of John Stacpoole support research that draws on the extensive heritage collections of Auckland Libraries. Read a news item about Alexandru Cotos's study of Auckland airport - its complex history and significant impact.
Alexandru acknowledges the Auckland Library Heritage Trust for valuing the history of Auckland:
'Auckland and even New Zealand history at large is something that is often neglected in everyday discourse. It’s really important that young students have the opportunity to look into local history.'
