Places to start researching NZ history

Search old newspapers, find archives and websites on local and national history.

Search old newspapers and archives

Papers Past — online access to newspapers and periodicals published around the country from 1839 to 1945.

Papers Past — National Library of New Zealand

Archives New Zealand — New Zealand’s public records, including government documents, maps, paintings and film records.

Archives New Zealand

Links to:

  • archives and libraries
  • government
  • historical associations
  • museums
  • universities.

History-related institutions — New Zealand History

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