Our stories

NZHistory

NZHistory has a strong focus on our military and social history while offering 'hands-on-history' with The Classroom and From Memory.

More about NZHistory.

Visit NZHistory website.

Te Ara — The Encyclopedia of New Zealand

Te Ara — The Encyclopedia of New Zealand provides website resources about New Zealand's people, land, culture and society including New Zealand in brief.

More about Te Ara — The Encyclopedia of New Zealand.

Visit Te Ara — The Encyclopedia of New Zealand website.

Dictionary of New Zealand Biography

Dictionary of New Zealand Biography complements the print publications with over 3,000 profiles online and is part of Te Ara.

More about the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography.

Visit the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography website.

28th Māori Battalion

The 28th Māori Battalion website is a place to record, remember, honour and maintain information and knowledge of the Māori Battalion and its outstanding contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand.

More about the 28th Māori Battalion.

Visit 28th Māori Battalion website.

Anzac Day

Anzac Day : a guide to Anzac Day for New Zealand was launched in 2005 to mark the 90th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.  This website provides a virtual guide of the Gallipoli Peninsula and includes searchable records of all New Zealanders who died at Gallipoli.

Visit Anzac Day : a guide to Anzac Day for New Zealanders website.

Manatū Taonga - YouTube Channel

This website contains video clips that we have published on YouTube.

Visit Manatū Taonga - You Tube Channel

Perspectives

Perspectives is a series of graphics and visualisations designed to present information on New Zealand topics in a variety of ways.  Our first release examines Canterbury earthquakes.

Visit Perspectives website.

QuakeStories

QuakeStories is a place where you can tell your stories about the Canterbury earthquakes of September 2010 and February 2011 and their aftershocks. Whether you’re an individual, part of a community, a business or an organisation, you have stories to tell.

Visit QuakeStories website.

Roadside Stories

Roadside Stories comprises more than 100 short anecdotal tales about New Zealand’s history, places, people and events.  Each story lasts about 3-4 minutes. They’re downloadable – free – then you just hit play, and listen to the stories while  driving, taking a walk on a beach or getting around a bustling city.

Visit Roadside Stories website.

Vietnam War Oral History Project

The Vietnam War Oral History Project contains resources relating to the New Zealand’s involvement in the Vietnam War.  The website features extracts from oral history interviews, images and a nominal roll of New Zealand’s Vietnam veterans. Contributions of stories and visual resources are welcomed.

Visit the Vietnam War Oral History Project website.

WW100

The centenary of the First World War will be marked over several years through a variety of commemorative projects. The centenary programme will include a wide range of activities and events for New Zealanders to participate in – both at home and overseas. All New Zealanders are encouraged to engage in the programme in some way either by attending a commemorative event or learning more about their family’s military service history. More information about the opportunities available to New Zealanders will be publicised through this dedicated website,

Visit the WW100 website.

Other projects

Eventfinda

Our involvement with Eventfinder.co.nz enables New Zealanders to value their arts, heritage and sport through nation-wide events.

More about Eventfinda.

Visit the Eventfinda website.

Going Digital

New Zealand television is going digital in 2012 and 2013.  Visit our website to learn about what you will need to do as we switchover to digital television.

More about Going Digital.

Visit the Going Digital website.

NZ at Frankfurt

As the 2012 Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair, New Zealand's literature and culture was the centre of attention for the international publishing industry and media. View the stories, photographs and all the news of New Zealand at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2012.

More about NZ at Frankfurt.

Visit NZ at Frankfurt website.