History Publications 1981-2004
Most of these publications of the History Group can be purchased from any good bookstore, or by contacting the publisher. Links to publishers' websites (when available) are shown below. [See also Recent History Group Publications]
2004
A Carved Cloak for Tahu, Mere Whaanga (Auckland University Press)
Putea Whakairo: Maori and the Written Word, Bradford Haami (Huia Publishers)
Our Islands, Ourselves: A History of Conservation in New Zealand, David Young (University of Otago Press). See review of this book
The Wonder Country: Making New Zealand Tourism, Margaret McClure (Auckland University Press)
The House: New Zealand's House of Representatives 1854 - 2004, John E. Martin (Dunmore Press). See review of this book
A Fair Sort of Battering: New Zealanders Remember the Italian Campaign, Megan Hutching (ed.) (HarperCollins). See review of this book
New Zealand and the Second World War: The People, the Battles and the Legacy, Ian McGibbon (Hodder Moa Beckett). See review of this book
2003
Treasury: The New Zealand Treasury, 1840 - 2000, Malcolm McKinnon (Auckland University Press)
Adventures in Democracy: A History of the Vote in New Zealand, Neill Atkinson (University of Otago Press).See review of this book
New Zealand: Opening to the World, 1930s - 1990s, Compiled by Steve Watters (David Bateman)
From Emergency to Confrontation: The New Zealand Armed Forces in Malaya and Borneo 1949-66, Chris Pugsley (OUP). review of this book
2002
Inside Stories: New Zealand Prisoners of War Remember, Megan Hutching (ed.) (HarperCollins). review of this book
Learning for Life: The origins of Auckland University of Technology 1895 - 2000, Louise Shaw (Auckland University of Technology)
Statistics Count: An Illustrated History of Statistics New Zealand, David Green (Statistics New Zealand). Available from Statistics NZ.
'A Fair and Just Solution'? A History of the Integration of Private Schools in New Zealand, Rory Sweetman (Dunmore Press). review of this book
Rewarding Service: A History of the Government Superannuation Fund, Neill Atkinson (University of Otago Press). review of this book.
Kiwi Sappers: The Corps of the Royal New Zealand Engineers' Century of Service, Ian McGibbon (Reed Publishing). review of this book.
2001
New Zealand Battlefields and Memorials of the Western Front, Ian McGibbon (Oxford University Press)
New Zealand: An Emerging Identity, 1870s - 1930s, Compiled by Steve Watters (David Bateman)
Wellington Polytechnic 1962 to 1999: A History, Ian Dougherty (Massey University)
'A Unique Sort of Battle': New Zealanders Remember Crete, Megan Hutching (ed.) (HarperCollins)
2000
Town and Country: The National Associations and Insurance Companies of Local Government in New Zealand, Bryan Gilling and Alan Henderson (Local Government New Zealand)
Living in the Twentieth Century: New Zealand History in Photographs, 1900 - 1980, Bronwyn Dalley (Bridget Williams Books/Craig Potton Publishing)
New Zealand: The Making of a Colony, 1815 - 1870, Compiled by Steve Watters (David Bateman)
The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography Volume 5, 1941 - 1960, Claudia Orange (ed.) (Auckland University Press/Department of Internal Affairs)
Nga Tangata Taumata Rau Volume 5, 1941 - 1960, (Auckland University Press/Department of Internal Affairs)
Oxford Companion to New Zealand Military History, Ian McGibbon (ed.) (Oxford University Press)
Breadwinning: New Zealand Women and the State, Melanie Nolan (Canterbury University Press)
1999
People, Politics and Power Stations: Electric Power Generation in New Zealand 18801998, John E. Martin (ed.) (Electricity Corporation of New Zealand)
Long Journey for Sevenpence: An Oral History of Assisted Immigration to New Zealand from the United Kingdom, 19471975, Megan Hutching (Victoria University Press)
Unofficial Channels: Letters Between Alister McIntosh and Foss Shanahan, George Laking and Frank Corner 19461966, Ian McGibbon (ed.) (Victoria University Press)
Japan and New Zealand: 150 Years, Roger Peren (d.) (NZ Centre for Japanese Studies)
Bricklayers and Mortarboards: A History of New Zealand Polytechnics and Institutes of Technology, Ian Dougherty ((Dunmore Press)
To Fight For The Empire: An Illustrated History of New Zealand and the South African War, 18991902, John Crawford with Ellen Ellis (Reed Publishing)
Maori Health and Government Policy 18401940, Derek A. Dow (Victoria University Press)
1998
Guide to Style, David Green (Historical Branch)
A Civilised Community: A History of Social Security in New Zealand 18981998, Margaret McClure (Auckland University Press)
New Zealanders By Choice, Megan Hutching (Identity Services, Department of Internal Affairs)
The Pacific Forum Line: A Commitment to Regional Shipping, Tony Nightingale (Clerestory Press)
Family Matters: Child Welfare in Twentiethcentury New Zealand, Bronwyn Dalley (Auckland University Press)
Reforming Education: The New Zealand Experience 19841996, Graham and Susan Butterworth ((Dunmore Press/Ministry of Education)
DSIR: Making Science Work for New Zealand, Ross Galbreath (Victoria University Press)
For Whom the Bells Toll: A History of the National War Memorial, Chris Maclean (Heritage Group, Department of Internal Affairs)
[See also the National War Memorial website ]
The Ombudsman in New Zealand, Bryan Gilling (Dunmore Press)
1997
Nga Korero a Pita Kapiti/The Teachings of Pita Kapiti, Anaru Reedy (Canterbury University Press)
Fortuitous Legacy: The Masterton Trust Lands Trust, 18721997, Alan Henderson (Masterton Trust Lands Trust)
Ham Shacks, Brass Pounders & Rag Chewers: A History of Amateur Radio in New Zealand, Ian Dougherty (New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters)
Jayforce: New Zealand and the Military Occupation of Japan 194548, Laurie Brocklebank (Oxford University Press)
The Mother of All Departments: The History of the Department of Internal Affairs, Michael Bassett (Auckland University Press)
New Zealand Historical Atlas: Visualising New Zealand/Ko Papatuanuku e Takoto Nei, Malcolm McKinnon (ed.) (David Bateman)
1996
Holding the Balance: A History of New Zealand's Department of Labour 18911995, John E. Martin (Canterbury University Press)
Links: A History of Transport and New Zealand Society, James Watson (GP Publications)
New Zealand and the Korean War, vol. 2: Combat Operations, Ian McGibbon (Oxford University Press)
Government Valuers: Valuation New Zealand 18961996, Bryan Gilling (Valuation New Zealand)
1995
Competition & Co-operation: The Insurance Council and the General Insurance Industry in New Zealand 18951995, Alan Henderson (Insurance Council)
Safeguarding the Public Health: A History of the New Zealand Department of Health, Derek Dow (Victoria University Press)
The Turnbull: A Library and Its World, Rachel Barrowman (Auckland University Press)
The History of Policing in New Zealand, vol. 3, The Iron Hand in the Velvet Glove: The Modernisation of Policing in New Zealand, 18861917, Richard S. Hill (Dunmore Press)
1994
Building the New Zealand Dream, Gael Ferguson (Dunmore Press)
Children's Health, The Nation's Wealth: A History of Children's Health Camps, Margaret Tennant (Bridget Williams Books)
Just Women: Women in the Corrections Operations Group of the Department of Justice, Megan Hutching (Historical Branch)
Kati Au i Konei: A Collection of Songs from Ngati Toarangatira and Ngati Raukawa, Te Ahukaramu Charles Royal (Huia Publishers)
Land and Water: Water and Soil Conservation and Central Government in New Zealand 19411988, Michael Roche (Historical Branch)
On a Roll: A History of Gambling and Lotteries in New Zealand, David Grant (Victoria University Press)
1993
Benefiting Women: Income Support for Women, 18931993, Ann Beaglehole (Social Policy Agency, Department of Social Welfare)
Getting On, Anne Else (Department of Commerce)
Notable Women in New Zealand Health: Te Hauora Ki Aotearoa, Ona Wahine Rongonui, Patricia Sargison (Longman Paul)
Royal Summer: The Visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to New Zealand 195354, Jock Phillips (Daphne Brasell Associates)
Talking History: A Short Guide to Oral History, Megan Hutching (Bridget Williams Books)
The 'Taxwoman': 101 Years of Women Working in the Inland Revenue Department 18921993, Fiona McKergow (Inland Revenue Department)
Undiplomatic Dialogue: Letters between Carl Berendsen and Alister McIntosh, 19431952, Ian McGibbon (ed.) (Auckland University Press)
Women of Value: A History of Women in the Valuation Department and Valuation New Zealand 18961993, Bronwyn Dalley (Valuation New Zealand)
Women Together: A History of Women's Organisations in New Zealand/Nga Ropu Wahine o te Motu, Anne Else (ed.) (Daphne Brasell Associates)
Women and Welfare Work 18931993, Penny Ehrhardt with Ann Beaglehole (Department of Social Welfare)
Women's History: A Short Guide to Researching and Writing Women's History in New Zealand, Bronwyn Labrum (Bridget Williams Books)
Working for Wildlife: A History of the New Zealand Wildlife Service, Ross Galbreath (Bridget Williams Books)
1992
Brief Encounter: American Forces and the New Zealand People 19421945, Jock Phillips with Ellen Ellis (Historical Branch)
Te Haurapa: An Introduction to Researching Tribal Histories and Traditions, Te Ahukaramu Charles Royal (Bridget Williams Books)
Local History: A Short Guide to Researching, Writing and Publishing a Local History, Gavin McLean (Bridget Williams Books)
New Zealand and the Korean War, vol. 1: Politics and Diplomacy, Ian McGibbon (Oxford University Press)
White Collars and Gumboots: A History of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 18921992, Tony Nightingale (Dunmore Press)
1991
Glimpses of the Past: The First Fifty Years of the Department of Labour, John E. Martin (Department of Labour)
The Path to Gallipoli: Defending New Zealand 18401915, Ian McGibbon (GP Books)
People, Politics and Power Stations: Electric Power Generation in New Zealand 18801990, John E. Martin (ed.) (Bridget Williams Books/Electricity Corporation of New Zealand)
1990
Civil Defence in New Zealand: A Short History (Ministry of Civil Defence)
The Quest for Efficiency: The Origins of the State Services Commission, Alan Henderson (States Services Commission)
The Sorrow and the Pride: New Zealand War Memorials, Chris Maclean and Jock Phillips (GP Books)
A Woman of Good Character: Single Women as Immigrant Settlers in Nineteenthcentury New Zealand, Charlotte Macdonald (Allen and Unwin)
1989
Paupers and Providers: Charitable Aid in New Zealand, Margaret Tennant (Allen and Unwin)
The History of Policing in New Zealand, vol. 2, The Colonial Frontier Tamed: New Zealand Policing in Transition, 18671886, Richard S. Hill (GP Books)
1988
A Small Price to Pay: Refugees from Hitler in New Zealand, 193646, Ann Beaglehole (Allen and Unwin)
Black November: The 1918 Influenza Epidemic in New Zealand, Geoffrey Rice (Allen and Unwin)
1986
The New Zealand People at War: The Home Front (2 vols), Nancy M. Taylor (Government Printer)
The History of Policing in New Zealand, vol. 1, Policing the Colonial Frontier: The Theory and Practice of Coercive Social and Racial Control in New Zealand 17671867, Richard S. Hill (Government Printer)
Maternity in Dispute: New Zealand 19201939, Philippa Mein Smith (Historical Publications Branch/Government Printer)
1985
Documents on New Zealand External Relations, vol. 3, The Anzus Pact and the Treaty of Peace with Japan, Robin Kay (Government Printer)
1982
Documents on New Zealand External Relations, vol. 2, The Surrender and Occupation of Japan, Robin Kay (Government Printer)
1981
Blue-Water Rationale: The Naval Defence of New Zealand 19141942, Ian McGibbon (Government Printer)
[See also: Recent History Group Publications]