Meet us
Dr David Simcock (Chair)
David was a lawyer in a major Auckland firm for over 40 years before returning to university to complete a PhD on the history of Auckland in the 1950s. He is keen to foster the joys of historical research for others interested in Auckland.
Dr Greg Morgan FLIANZA (Secretary)
Greg is a qualified librarian who previously held senior roles in tertiary, public and special libraries including Auckland Libraries. His PhD was a linguistic study of a Middle English manuscript.
Ali Ikram
Ali Ikram is a communications professional with a background in television journalism. His columns have appeared in the country’s major newspapers and been published by Auckland University Press in collections of non-fiction. Ali has previously worked in publicity for Auckland Libraries.
Colin Davis JP, KCHS, FHSNZ
Former Trust chairman (2009 -2024), Colin had a public service career spanning six decades as a senior local government manager and elected representative in Auckland. Active in the community, his interests include Auckland and Northland history and heritage, and NZ art.
Judith Bassett QSO
Judith taught New Zealand and Russian history at the University of Auckland. Her research interests included NZ legal and political history. She chaired the ASB Trusts for their first 14 years and was also active in local government in Auckland.
Dr Linda Bryder FRSNZ
Linda is Professor of History at the University of Auckland/Waipapa Taumata Rau, and director of the Auckland History Initiative. She teaches NZ history. Her specific research interests lie in the history of health and medicine.
Former trustees
We acknowledge AHLT trustees who made outstanding contributions during the terms shown.
Christopher Parr
1991-2017 (chair 1991-2008); Read more and see also
Anne Culpan
1991-[date to be confirmed; a signatory to the trust deed]
Donne Bagley
1991-[date to be confirmed; a signatory to the trust deed]
John Wigglesworth ONZM
1991-2013; Read more
John Stacpoole OBE
1991-2009 Read more
Emeritus Professor Russell Stone ONZM
1996-2019; Read more
Dinah Holman QSO
1997-2022; Read more
Max Cryer MBE
2011-2020; Read more
Emeritus Professor Mac Jackson FNZAH, FRSNZ
2011-2022; Read more
Emeritus Professor Stephanie Hollis
2011-2016; Read more
Auckland Library Heritage Trust
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Auckland 1140
