This significant milestone is a chance for Auckland to recognise the arrival of the 800 families who made up the immigration scheme to bring a workforce to Auckland in 1847.
They almost doubled the European population at the time and saw the villages of Howick, Panmure, Onehunga and Otahuhu established.
The troops, who were a defence force, worked to set up infrastructure such as roads, drains, and buildings for Auckland and worked with local Maori to grow crops and food supplies.
The main event on Howick Beach is planned as a family festival with water and land-based fun while also acknowledging the families who built Howick into the thriving and much loved suburb we know today.
- Howick Beach, Selwyn and Granger Roads, Howick
The beach foreshore is the location of the event
Saturday 12 November, 10am-2pm
- Fencible Walk, Picton Street, Howick
This is a plaque unveiling acknowledging the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the Fencible families to Howick Beach in 1847.
The arrival of the families almost doubled the European population of Auckland in 1847.
Saturday 12 November, 2.30pm-3.30pm
- All Saints Church, Selwyn Road, Howick
This civic service is to give thanks for those families who braved the four moths at sea to arrive in Auckland seeking a better life for themselves and family.
Saturday 12 November, 3.30pm-4.30pm
