Our place: A Matuku-moana, or white-faced heron, perches on a lamp post on the shared path in Alan Wood Reserve. Picture: Cathy Casey
For more than 70 years, the Mt Green Archery Club has introduced waves of Robin Hoods to the tranquillity of its range on the mountain. Picture: Bruce Morris
Our place: Alberton House has been a grand feature of the Mt Albert landscape since it began life as a two-storey farmhouse in 1863. This image shows its grandeur in 1976. Picture Gregory Riethmaier, Archives New Zealand
Our place: Mt Albert library is a tranquil spot to while away an hour or catch up on some research. Picture: Max Anderson
Our place: A Naked Lady bloom on an autumn morning lifts the beauty of Alberton House. Picture: Rendell McIntosh
Our place: Like anywhere else, long days and nights go hand-in-hand with the fast-food business in Mt Albert. Picture: Greg Lokes
Our Place: It’s 1906 and the Mt Albert Bowling Club is in full swing as a centre of the community. Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland libraries
Our place: Anzac week crosses bearing the names of Mt Albert citizens who gave their lives to their country. Picture: Bruce Morris
Our place: An urban dilemma: jump the railing and get mowed down by a car or conrtinue on to a day of misfortune? Picture: Bruce Morris