New Plymouth | Ngāmotu
Where can I find information about the local histories of New Plymouth | Ngāmotu?
Image: Aerial view of New Plymouth and Mount Taranaki by Charters and Guthrie Associates LTD on Collection: Puke Ariki.
Māori arrived to Ngāmotu | New Plymouth over 700 years ago. Pākehā settlers arrived in the 19th century. Settlement and colonisation has had an impact ever since. We'll show you the best collections and websites to use to explore New Plymouth's histories.
People of New Plymouth
This page has some collections and websites you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from New Plymouth.
Learn about people of New Plymouth
Places of New Plymouth
There are many places that are significant to New Plymouth, known as Ngāmotu in te reo Māori. Use these resources to find out about their histories.
Learn about places of New Plymouth
Events of New Plymouth
Lots of things have happened that have had an impact on New Plymouth. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspectives.
Learn about events of New Plymouth