The Otahuhu Historical Society was formed in 1976 to collect and preserve the history of Otahuhu and adjoining areas, including Southdown, Westfield and Middlemore.
Membership
Membership is $20 per year for a single or $25 for a family. Membership is free for those over 90 years old. Members receive a monthly newsletter by post or email. Members can borrow books from the library for a deposit of $10.
Meetings
Meetings are held in the conference room at the back of the Town Hall complex,10-16 High Street, Otahuhu, on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1.30 pm -3.30pm. Parking available to the rear. Visitors are welcome to come to the meeting.
Museum and archives
The society’s museum and archives room in High Street (upstairs behind the Otahuhu Library) is open to the public Wednesdays, February to November, 10am to 12pm. A photocopier is available. For assistance, contact President Tony Carson 021 237 3259 or 09 276 2440. Email otahuhuhistorical@gmail.com).
A selection of the society’s photographs can be seen on the Auckland Libraries Footprints database and Digital New Zealand. The society also reports selected holdings on the Community Archive and NZ Museums websites.
Publications
The society issues a newsletter, the Otahuhu Despatch, monthly from February to November. Its book A Passing Parade: A Reflection of 150 Years in Otahuhu (1998) has sold out but is available for loan. Between the Waters: A history of the Otahuhu Canal Reserve by Lisa Truttman (2020) is available for sale for $20. Heritage trail brochure Otahuhu: A Nostalgic Ramble, and a number of second hand publications of Otahuhu history are available on request.
Otahuhu Historical Society Inc
For membership enquiries please email: otahuhuhistorical@gmail.com or visit us on one of our open days or come along to a meeting.
President:
Tony Carson
09 276 2440 or 021 237 3259
Secretary:
Maria Reid
16 Todd Place
Otahuhu
09 276 2556