100 New Zealand Places
A history of New Zealand told through 100 places more...
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 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 was the site of an experiment in state socialism, with the opening of New Zealand's first state coal mine in 1903. more...