# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ponsonby People's Union - Book Launch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate Auckland Heritage Festival with us at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero - Central City Library for the book launch of Ponsonby People’s Union - at the frontline of community activism in the 1970’s - by Roger Fowler and fellow activists.

Event Details

Nau mai, haere mai - join us to celebrate our historical book launch with music, refreshments and speeches from members of the Ponsonby People's Union. 

Date: Sunday 11 October
Time: 1PM-4PM
Location: Whare Wānanga, Level 2, Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Central City Library
Address: 44/46 Lorne St, Auckland Central

The book will be available for viewing and purchase at the event.

Tickets required for his event.

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Ponsonby People's Union

In the early 1970’s Ponsonby a group of young activists set out to turn radical ideals into practical action. With no wealthy backers, membership fees or official status, the Ponsonby People’s Union for survival and freedom built community action from the ground up.

Inspired by the politics of the errand the example of African-American activists, the People’s Union worked with tenants, immigrants, pensioners, prisoners and their families. It ran a low cost food co-op, organised prison visiting buses and legal aid, challenged bad landlords, stood with Māori and Pacifica people against racism, and joined the occupation at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point.

At the centre was Roger Fowler whose energy, imagination and guitar helped sustain a remarkable initiative in collective action. In this book, he and other People’s Union supporters tell the story of a movement that believed ordinary people could make their city - and their society - a fairer and better place to live.

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Parking

No parking onsite, public transport is recommended. The nearest parking is:

- Civic Car Park
- Victoria Street Carpark
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/ponsonby-peoples-union-book-launch/200030778003125
- **Event Categories**: Music, Festivals, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 44-46 Lorne St, Auckland, New Zealand 1010
- **lat**: -36.85169
- **long**: 174.76522
- **full address**: 44-46 Lorne St, Auckland, New Zealand 1010, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ponsonby People's Union - Book Launch being held?
  - **A:** Ponsonby People's Union - Book Launch takes place on Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 44-46 Lorne St, Auckland, New Zealand 1010, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ponsonby People's Union - Book Launch?
  - **A:** Ponsonby People's Union - Book Launch is organized by Auckland Central City Library (Auckland City).
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ponsonby People's Union - Book Launch is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ponsonby People's Union - Book Launch sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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