Nelson | Whakatū
Where can I find information about the local histories of Nelson | Whakatū?
Image: View of Nelson City from Kaka Hill trig - panoramio by not.in.a.hut on Wikimedia Commons.
Nelson | Whakatū is one of three regions in Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui, the top of the South Island. Legend tells us that Te Tauihu was the prow of Māui's waka, or canoe, from which he fished up the North Island.
People of Nelson
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Nelson.
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Places of Nelson
There are many places that are significant to Nelson, known as Whakatū in te reo Māori. Use the recommended resources to find out about their histories.
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Events of Nelson
Many things have happened that have had an impact on Nelson, find out about them using these websites and collections.
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