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Posted on July 10 2020
The Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies and the National Oral History Association of New Zealand (NOHANZ) Te Kete Kōrero-a-Waha o Te Motuare are jointly hosting the New Zealand Oral History Conference, to be held at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, 20-22 November 2020. For more information on the call for papers and the conference itself, please
Posted on July 2 2020
The Friends of Alexander Turnbull Library has resumed its 2020 programme of events. For Wellington-based events, to be held at the National Library, see here. First up, on 8 July, is Wellington novelist Elspeth Sandys speaking about her new book A Communist in the Family: Searching for Rewi Alley. There will also be a resumption of events in Auckland, with
Posted on June 26 2020
The University of Auckland and Massey University are jointly hosting the 66th Society for French Historical Studies Conference and 22nd George Rudé Seminar in French History and Civilisation. This conference was to have taken place at the University of Auckland on 7-10 July 2020. As a result of Covid-19 restrictions, the conference will now be virtual but will retain the
Posted on March 17 2020
Due to Covid 19 concerns a number of people have indicated that they would rather not attend the Auckland PHANZA meeting scheduled for this Wednesday March 18th. We strongly support your work in recording history at this important time and hope to be able to meet again when the current health situation has improved.
Posted on March 13 2020
The Auckland History Initiative (AHI) is pleased to announce that it is hosting its second annual symposium and public lecture on 24 April 2020. This year’s symposium will include a keynote address by Professor Anne O’Brien (University of New South Wales), a series of panel discussions showcasing recent scholarship on the history of Auckland and a presentation by Phanzine editor
Posted on February 25 2020
The Stout Centre is hosting a series of seminars in the Stout Research Centre Seminar Room, 12 Waiteata Road, to mark 180 years of Pakeha settlement of Wellington. There are three seminars scheduled on consecutive Wednesdays from 25 March to 8 April. 25 March, 4.10-5.30pm: Morrie Love – ‘Getting the traditional history right – Is there a parallel between Shelly
Posted on December 6 2019
The Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies and the National Oral History Association of New Zealand (NOHANZ) Te Kete Kōrero-a-Waha o Te Motu are hosting the New Zealand Oral History Conference at Victoria University from 3 to 5 July 2020. The theme is ‘Ko wai mātou? Who are we?’ and will explore the consequences of colonisation 250 years on
Posted on November 4 2019
The New Zealand Military Historical Committee brings ‘Heavy & Continuous Sacrifice – New Zealand and the Second World War’, 13-15 February 2020. Some 34 speakers, including international guests, will cover all aspects of New Zealand’s second great war. The conference brochure is available here. For accommodation options near Mt Cook, view this. Registrants, please contact: Peter Cooke, SecretaryNZ Military Historical
Posted on November 4 2019
The 2020 New Zealand Symposium of Gastronomy will be held in the Hamilton Gardens from 31 January to 2 February. The theme is ‘Gardens and Gastronomy’. The organisors are seeking papers, presentation and sign-ups. As part of the conference, Emeritus Prof. Helen Leach, ONZM, FRSNZ will offer a public lecture entitled ‘Re-creating (or Re-catering?) Katherine Mansfield’s “The Garden Party”’, to
Posted on October 29 2019
DOC has vacancies for two Senior Heritage Advisors for the Heritage and Visitors Unit, Policy and Visitors Group. One of these positions will be in DOC’s Southern South Island region, with the option to be based in either Dunedin or Invercargill. The other will be based in Christchurch to work across DOC’s Eastern South Island & Western South Island regions.
Posted on October 25 2019
There are events for Wellington and Auckland members this coming festive season. Wellington Our function this year will be held on Wednesday 11 December at the Education Centre, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. Kick-off is at 5.30pm and the usual refreshments will be provided. On the back of the Government’s announcement on the compulsory teaching of history in schools, we
Posted on October 24 2019
The esteemed New Zealand composer Dame Gillian Whitehead, DMus, DNZM, MNZM (Ngāi te Rangi) is this year’s Lilburn Lecture speaker. Dame Gillian will talk on the origin of ngā taonga puoro, their revival, and how she has used these traditional Māori musical instruments in her work. The lecture will include a performance by NZSO principal flautist, Bridget Douglas and taonga
Posted on October 16 2019
‘Engineering in a 2020 World – The Future of the Past’, to be held next year in Dunedin, will look at how heritage engineering and technology has endured, developed and undergone restoration and repurposing to claim its place in the future. Abstracts, formal conference papers and proposals for presentations will be accepted until 6 March 2020. Full details can be
Posted on October 4 2019
The National Library is offering a free public talk for anyone intending to use the LIbrary’s collections to research New Zealand buildings, architects and architecture. led by librarians Fiona Gray and Hannah Benbow, this talk is a great opportunity for historians to gain a better understanding of how to use the library to research historic buildings. Date: Tuesday, 29 October,
Posted on September 27 2019
The Australian and New Zealand Studies Association of North America (ANZSANA) will hold its annual meeting at the University of Guadalajara’s campus in Puerta Vallarta this February. The call for proposals is below. More information will be made available at http://www.anzsana.com/.
Posted on September 4 2019
The 6th Dragon Tails conference will be held at Victoria University of Wellington, 20-23 November 2019. For more information visit https://www.dragontails.org.au/