Karere 'Local history' - 'Local history' stories
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From the Rare Book Collection: Terentius Comico Carmine
From our Rare Book Collection: 1503 illustrated edition of Terentius Comico Carmine -
Dining out in Wellington during the era of shrimp cocktails and deep-fried camembert
What was Wellington's restaurant scene like over 40 years ago? -
The Day the Empress Came to Town
The RMS Empress of Britain visited Wellington in 1938; one of the largest and most luxurious ocean liners of the period. -
2ZB and the ‘Golden Age’ of Radio
This souvenir publication offers a nostalgic look at the ‘Golden Age’ of radio in Wellington. -
How Crofton Downs Got its Name
Crofton Downs is known for its steep hills, but the origin of the suburb’s name can be found in neighbouring Ngaio. -
The Octavius Hadfield Collection
Correspondence from one of Aotearoa’s most significant missionaries and supporters of Māori rights, Octavius Hadfield.