History and Heritage
New Zealand history
- New Zealand history
- All about the people and events that have shaped New Zealand, with information, school resources and links.
- http://www.nzhistory.net.nz
- Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage (NZ Govt)
- Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand
- Visit the online encyclopedia for information and history of the land and the peoples of New Zealand.
- http://www.teara.govt.nz/
- Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage (NZ Govt)
- Dictionary of New Zealand biography
- See who was born today and search biographies of 3000 other New Zealanders who made their mark.
- http://www.dnzb.govt.nz/dnzb/
- Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage (NZ Govt)
- Historic Heritage Conservation
- Historic heritage sites on public land - where are they, how are they managed, and the themes of NZ history they reflect.
- http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/defaultlanding.aspx?id=34000
- Source: Department of Conservation (NZ Govt)
- History for schools
- Get history resources for NCEA Levels 1-3 and Social Studies Level 4 and 5.
- http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/the_history_classroom
- Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage (NZ Govt)
- History resources
- Search National Library collections for resources on New Zealand and Pacific history.
- http://www.natlib.govt.nz/collections/areas-of-focus/nz-the-pacific
- Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa (NZ Govt)
- Today in history
- See what happened today in New Zealand's history.
- http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/timeline
- Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage (NZ Govt)
Treaty of Waitangi
- The Treaty
- Read the Treaty, see its history and influence on New Zealand, and find out about Waitangi Day.
- http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/category/tid/133
- Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage (NZ Govt)
- Treaty documents
- Get background on the Treaty and see English and Māori versions, and a list of the people who signed.
- http://www.waitangi-tribunal.govt.nz/treaty/
- Source: Waitangi Tribunal (NZ Govt)
- Office of Treaty Settlements
- All about the negotiation process for settlement of Treaty claims. See a summary of claims underway.
- http://www.ots.govt.nz/
- Source: Office of Treaty Settlements (NZ Govt)
- The Public Service and the Treaty of Waitangi
- See a paper discussing the Public Service and what obligations the Treaty brings to the work they do.
- http://www.ssc.govt.nz/display/document.asp?docid=2004
- Source: State Services Commission (NZ Govt)
New Zealand heritage
- Genealogy resources
- Links to websites, online information and groups to help you trace your family history.
- http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/handsonhistory/genealogy-links
- Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage (NZ Govt)
- New Zealand heritage sites
- Search for Historic Places Trust sites around New Zealand and get history and photos.
- http://www.historic.org.nz/places2visit/places2visit_index.html
- Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage (NZ Govt)
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