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Waiuta

Waiuta

Now a ghost town, for 45 years Waiuta served the South Island's largest gold mine. The stunning photographs of Czech immigrant Joseph Divis provide a fascinating glimpse of Waiuta in its heyday. more...

Oamaru Harbour

Oamaru Harbour

Ports were vital to colonial expansion and no town could prosper without one. The story of Oamaru Harbour helps explain why New Zealanders were once so dependent on sea transport. more...

Pencarrow Lighthouse

Pencarrow Lighthouse

Pencarrow Lighthouse began service in 1859 and today is an important heritage building. Discover why and how it was built, and explore what life was like for the lighthouse keepers and their families who lived there. more...

Seddonville

Seddonville

Seddonville was the site of an experiment in state socialism, with the opening of New Zealand's first state coal mine in 1903. more...

Links - local history

Links - local history

A selection of links to local history websites divided by region more...

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