Articles related to "New Zealand History"



Chaos and Change (part 2 of The Harbor)
Description of the early colonial period of Wellington history
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Cartooning and World Peace
They may provide a chuckle, but how important are "political" cartoons, and the artists' freedom of expression on social subjects?
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Less Rasta in New Zealand Reggae?
The article describes the links between reggae, the Rasta faith and social activism since reggae was introduced to New Zealand and asks whether today's mix is different.
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New Zealand's Long Pathway
Te Araroa is a walking path that will provide access to Aotearoa's history and natural heritage from the top of the North to the bottom of the South Island.
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South Pacific Travel: Holiday in Endless Summer
A wild-sea beach stretching to the horizon. Rich Maori history and stories of pioneers. Surf-breaks and horse treks. Quiet, starry nights. This is Ahipara in Aotearoa.
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Gum Digging: Romantic History or Living Hell?
Like gold miners in Alaska, the men who harvested kauri gum were renowned for their ruggedness. But their independent life was a hard one.
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Lessons in Surviving Recession
In economic downturn, history shows that government intervention may not be as important as personal initiative and the help of others in the community.
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Naming Places
Across cultures people have given names to mountains, rivers, rock formations, clearings and settlements. What are the reasons for this human instinct to identify?
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Early Peter Jackson Film: Heavenly Creatures
This intricately constructed story of two girls so deeply immersed in their extraordinary imaginations, is an outstanding breakthrough film for director, Peter Jackson.
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No NZ Vietnam Veterans Compensated
As fit young Vietnam servicemen, they could never have imagined they would be sprayed with harmful chemical defoliants by their own side, two New Zealand veterans say.
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Visiting NZ's Offshore Islands
Rangitoto and Kapiti Islands, havens of unique flora and rare birds, are examples of more than 800 offshore islands that offer rich experiences to visitors.
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Winter in the Land of the Long White Cloud
An introduction to New Zealand - and to my small patch of paradise.
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Human Cannibalism
Human beings have eaten each other throughout history for a variety of different cultural, criminal, religious and philosophical reasons not always with evil intent.
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Senior Citizens Going Home
The life transition into the golden years does not mean slowing down for Kiwis living overseas who decide to resettle in their childhood communities.
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Christchurch Inferno
A brief account of the 1947 Ballantynes fire, in Christchurch New Zealand
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Maori Bread Recipe - Rewena Paraoa
Little known outside of New Zealand this simple yet challenging bread recipe is well worth the effort. Sample a truely unique and delicious taste experience.
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Missionary Man
A quick look at two early missionaries in New Zealand
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Origins of the New Zealand Haka – Ka Mate
As with any highly regarded relic, the origins of the Haka lay in a confusing past of smoky fact and conflicting legend
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Von Tempsky- soldier and more...
The fighting life of Captain Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky- commander of the Forest Rangers.
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Maori
A short history of the Maori People, their struggles to overcome oppression, and questions they must answer if they are to have a viable future as a people and cultural identity.
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Early Timber Cruising in New Zealand Forests
As a young forest ranger and timber appraiser for the New Zealand Forest Service, Ken Seymour spent three years camping rough in the bush and at work sites and sawmills.
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Paralysed Australian Vietnam Soldier Speaks Out
Australian Vietnam soldier Andy Searle wants to see Kiwi veterans compensated and says New Zealand's attitude towards its Vietnam servicemen has been "delinquent".
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Paralysed Australian Vietnam Soldier Speaks Out
Australian Vietnam soldier Andy Searle wants to see Kiwi veterans compensated and says New Zealand's attitude towards its Vietnam servicemen has been "delinquent".
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Veterans War with NZ Government for Compensation
Three years after the New Zealand Government promised it to them and more than 40 years after the war, New Zealand Vietnam veterans are still waiting for compensation.
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