Northland

Auckland

PACIFIC ISLAND MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION Assists Pacific museums, cultural centres and peoples to preserve Pacific Island heritage. - Develops community participation in heritage management. - Brings together museums and cultural centres in Pacific Islands to develop their capacity to identify, research, manage, interpret and nurture cultural and natural heritage. - Advocates the development of regional cultural resource management policies and practices, facilitates training, and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and skills. - Provides and encourages regional and global linkages which support Pacific islands heritage preservation. Contact: Tarisi Vunidilo (Auckland, NZ) Pacific Islands Museums Association

 

TAKOA - Tena Koutou, TAKOA Rua-mano is a networking and linkage resource. It supports the needs of whanau, community organisations, Government groups and commerce. TAKOA Rua-mano contains more than 2000 listings and includes information on Marae, Iwi, Social Services, Business, Justice, Education, Government, Training, Arts, Health Services and Education Scholarships.
(Auckland, NZ)
Takoa

 

Waikato

Coromandel

Bay of Plenty

Rotorua

Hawkes Bay

Taupo

Taranaki

Manawatu

Wellington

TOI MAORI - Toi Maori is a Charitable Trust created from the need for a collective artists’ forum to foster the development of Maori arts. It is supported by Creative New Zealand through Te Waka Toi and is comprised of a national network of contemporary Maori artists. A governing board comprising Kaitiaki nominated by the ten National Artform Committees attends to governance issues. The General Manager and representatives of the ten committees form the Toi Maori Management Team which implements the overall programme of activities.
(Wellington, NZ)
Toi Maori

 

NEW ZEALAND'S HISTORY ONLINE - Toi Maori is a Charitable Trust created from the need for a collective artists’ forum to foster the development of Maori arts. It is supported by Creative New Zealand through Te Waka Toi and is comprised of a national network of contemporary Maori artists. The site features information and resources from within the History Group of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Wellington, New Zealand. Three broad categories showcase themes in New Zealand history: Culture and society, Politics and government and War and society. A Hands on history section includes links to guides, external websites and other material for those who are 'doing' and teaching history. New features will be developed and the Calendar of New Zealand history events will be added to on a regular basis.
(Wellington, NZ)
New Zealand's History Online

 

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEW ZEALAND - In Maori, Te Ara means ‘the pathway’. Through interlinking text and image trails, the Encyclopedia takes you on a journey of discovery. Snapshots of the nation, including its history, natural environment, government and culture.
(Wellington, NZ)
The Encyclopedia of New Zealand

 

Nelson

Marlborough

West Coast

Canterbury

Otago

Southland

Fiordland

NZ

MAORI.ORG.NZ - Explores the customs and traditions of our people starting with some of the concepts of tikanga, then moves on to cover marae protocol, including tangihanga (funerals), hura kohatu (unveilings), mihi (speeches), how to introduce yourself in Maori and an explanation of the definition and role of kaumatua.
(Wellington, NZ)
Maori.org.nz

 

NEW ZEALAND IN HISTORY - New Zealand today is an independent nation within the British Commonwealth. The British Monarch, although constitutional head of state, plays no active role in the administration of New Zealand's government.
New Zealand in History

 

 

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