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Posted on August 21 2026
In the April 2026 issue of Phanzine, heritage professional Ann McEwan writes of the challenges and rewards of being involved in one of the many volunteer-run charitable trusts that make house museums accessible to the public around the country; Malcolm McKinnon considers the proposed new Year 0 to 10 social science curriculum, and questions whether students are well served by
Posted on December 7 2025
In addition to the latest member profiles, you will find many summer reading, viewing and listening recommendations from our members on interesting history-related topics.
Posted on September 1 2025
The August 2025 issue of Phanzine includes an obituary for historian Hilary Stace, who died in July 2025 after a distinguished career and extensive advocacy work; Jock Phillips argues against government cuts to key digital public history platforms including Te Ara and NZ History; Elizabeth Cox shares insights from her forthcoming book about Thomas Ward’s 1891 map of Wellington and
Posted on September 20 2024
The August 2024 issue of Phanzine features a tribute to PHANZA life member Ben Schrader written by Malcolm McKinnon, with Bronwyn Dalley and Jock Phillips; Rachael Egerton gives an update on Southland heritage; Danielle Campbell reports on Ashburton Museum’s ‘Caught in the Moment’ exhibition; Emma Philpott writes about a new collection sharing portal, Kōtuia ngā Kete; Tim Shoebridge provides a Dictionary of
Posted on May 20 2024
In this special April 2024 issue of Phanzine PHANZA responds to the History Homecoming Webinar Series, organised by Professor Katie Pickles as a contribution to the University of Canterbury’s 150th anniversary celebrations in 2023. PHANZA members Mere Whaanga, David Green, Hilary Stace, Malcolm McKinnon, Niki Francis, Philippa Werry, Michael Kelly, Janine Irvine, Phoebe H Li, Emma-Jean Kelly, Rachael Egerton, Sarah Gallagher, Alida
Posted on January 16 2024
In the final issue of Phanzine for 2023 PHANZA’s new co-presidents Rebecca Lenihan and Ewan Morris are introduced; The citations for life members Ben Schrader and Margaret Tennant approved at PHANZA’s recent AGM can be read; Mark Dunick details the short but significant life of Multicultural Aotearoa (MCA); Michael Kelly examines the saga of the Wellington Town Hall and how
Posted on October 2 2023
In the August 2023 issue of Phanzine Michael Kelly advocates to remember the past to help combat climate change; Anne Else draws on her own experience of digital publication and considers what is and isn’t happening in digitising gender history; Jared Davidson writes about his recently published book Blood and Dirt; Margaret Tennant reports on the success of the ‘Back Issues’ series
Posted on June 7 2023
In the April 2023 issue of Phanzine Michael Kelly reflects on what the New Zealand history curriculum will mean in schools; Julia Bradshaw describes recent developments at Canterbury Museum; Connor Lysaght describes the ins and outs of digitizing a significant photography collection; John Martin gives some of the back story to his new book on Wellington; Linda Tyler considers the legacies of
Posted on January 16 2023
In the last issue of Phanzine for 2022, Reuben Daubé, Robyn Burgess, and David Verran share their impressions of the three panel discussions held to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Papers Past; Barry Rigby details recent dialogue with Archives New Zealand; Philippa Werry considers the joys and challenges of writing histories for young people; Karin Speedy writes about her new
Posted on October 3 2022
In the August 2022 issue of Phanzine Michael Kelly writes about climate change in his editorial; Barry Rigby presents a blow by blow account of historians’ interactions with Archives New Zealand over the replacing of Archway; Chris Bourke charts the development of AudioCulture; Elizabeth Pishief reports on a cherished building for women in Napier; Michael Kelly looks at the fate
Posted on June 1 2022
In the April 2022 issue of Phanzine Michael Kelly encourages members to complete their PHANZA website profiles; Liz Ward and Carol Neill report on Massey University’s stocktake of Aotearoa New Zealand’s local histories resources; David Young discusses how he put his book Wai Pasikia; Indigenous ways in a changing climate together; Ruth Greenaway describes the content of a new book
Posted on January 19 2022
In the last issue for 2021 Michael Kelly reports on some changes at PHANZA, including welcoming to the committee Julia Bradshaw and introducing PHANZA’s new executive assistant Libby Bowyer; we celebrate Dame Claudia Orange’s life membership award; Jamie Jacobs gives an account of the 2021 AGM which was held in September entirely on Zoom; we publish the final version of
Posted on September 10 2021
In the second edition of Phanzine for 2021, we introduce PHANZA’s new website and publish PHANZA’s submission on the draft Aotearoa New Zealand’s HIstories in the New Zealand Curriculum; Claudia Orange reports on the draft curriculum; Diana Morrow reflects on writing the biography of Kate Edgar; Michael Kelly looks at the current backlash in attitudes to built heritage; Hilary Stace
Posted on May 28 2021
In the first edition of Phanzine for 2021, Tanya Evans outlines work towards an Australasian Public History network; Julie Bradshaw reports on the opening of Kate Sheppard House; Tim Shoebridge updates on the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography; Ian F Grant offers insights into publishing history; Danielle Campbell attends a local Thames heritage festival; Sandra Gorter walks through Symonds Street
Posted on January 23 2021
In the final issue for 2020, we announce the arrival of PHANZA to Instagram; Margaret Tennant reflects on writing the history of Palmerston North in the new publication City at the Centre; Danielle Campbell reflects on her experience at Wellington Heritage Week; Fiona McKergow spotlights events at Palmerston North’s Local History Week; Michael Kelly examines the debate over intensification in
Posted on September 20 2020
In September’s issue of Phanzine, Anthony Dreaver reports on local efforts to present Kapiti’s history; Michael Kelly looks into the thorny issue of memorials to scoundrels; Mark Derby reflects on writing on the Mount Eden Prison; and Brian Easton details the trials involved in writing New Zealand economic history. As part of PHANZA members’ reflections on Covid-19, Jamie Jacobs reports