Tuku Ihotanga me te Hītori o te motu - Heritage & Local History Guides
Browse our heritage guides and new material below or search for heritage images and material online.
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Earthquakes in Wellington
In 1855, an earthquake struck the Wellington Region, permanently altering its landscape. -
The Sinking of the Wāhine 10 April 1968
Though there have been NZ shipping disasters with greater loss of life, the sinking of the Wahine is the most well-known -
Wellington's architecture and building heritage
The architecture of our city is a reflection of our history over the past 150 years. -
The 1981 Springbok tour of New Zealand
The 1981 Springbok tour became one of the most divisive events in New Zealand history. -
Heritage Films
Selected and digitised from a small collection held in the Wellington City Archives, plus films from Digital NZ -
Trams in Wellington, 1878-1964
For the 86 years between 1878 and 1964, public transport in Wellington was dominated by the tram.