Heritage

Local heritage

Myths & Legends: A list of books that contain information about South Island Māori myths and legends.
Te Kerēme: Ngāi Tahu Waitangi Tribunal Claim database.
Matariki, with an explanation by Rakiihia Tau: Rakiihia Tau is Upoko of Ngai Tuahuriri. He explains Matariki in terms of what it meant for the life of Southern Māori and puts it in the context of the year long cycle of mahinga kai.
Old Maori place names round Akaroa harbour by Louis J. Vangioni: With supplementary notes by D. J. C. Pringle. In our digitised publications.
Pepeha: Pepeha are traditional Māori sayings that are likened to proverbs or tribal boasts.
Southern stories find a voice at heritage village: Awatea Edwin, who wrote the performance that introduces visitors to New Zealand's past from a Māori perspective, gives us a guided tour of Christchurch's newest tourist attraction.
Tī Kōuka Whenua: Māori local history: stories of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula told with audio interviews and pictures.

Koroneihana: A list of resources to help you find information on Koroneihana/Coronation and Kingitanga.
Parihaka: 5th of November marks a significant event in New Zealand history - the Invasion of Parihaka.
Photos: A sample of images of Māori from our photograph collection.
Waitangi a place in history: Find out more about Waitangi, the place.
Whakapapa Guide: A guide to resources held in the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre.
Ara Ipurangi mō te Iwi Māori / Internet Gateway