We get many research questions about the history of Mt Albert, and we enjoy working with people to explore and tell stories. We also research topics that catch our eyes. This page is a brief summary of some of the questions we have worked on.
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2026
- Who is the current owner of the old Mt Albert School building in Morningside (answer = LINZ).
- How to find information about St Helen’s Hospital.
- History of properties in Summit Drive and Mt Albert Rd.
- History of Glamis Hospital.
- Biographical information on George Alexander Hardwick and his family.
- Research on the Lambe family of Morningside.
- Location of land owned by Peter Brown in Sandringham in the 1860s and 70s.
- What was the history of the Maunga (Mount Albert) (answer = look at Lisa Truttman’s book)
- Are there photos of the Reservoir on Mt Albert being built (answer = yes: Auckland Libraries Kura)
- When were the Hare Krishnas at 67 Gribblehirst Rd.
2025
- The dairy factory in Kiwitea St.
- History of a property in Allendale Rd.
- History of rationing in New Zealand, with a focus on Mt Albert.
- Where the Ramsey family lived in Morningside c 1914.
- Where Mt Albert residents got books before Mt Albert Library opened in 1975.