Northland | Te Tai Tokerau

Where can I find information about the local histories of Northland | Te Tai Tokerau?

Photo of Cape Reinga with lighthouse and Columbia Bank, in Northland.

Image: Cape Reinga (Lighthouse) and Columbia Bank by Ulrich Lange on Wikimedia Commons.

From the time of Kupe’s naming of the Hokianga Harbour (Kaitaki o Te Wahapu o Hokianga Nui a Kupe) over 800 years ago to the largest signings of the Treaty of Waitangi, Northland has had great significance in Aotearoa's New Zealand history.

Close up photo of Ngāpuhi leader Eruera Maihi Patuone.

People of Northland

Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Northland | Te Tai Tokerau.

Learn about people of Northland
Colour photo of the front of James Busby's house (Treaty House) in Waitangi, Bay of Islands.

Places of Northland

There are many places that are significant to Northland | Te Tai Tokerau. This page will recommend resources to find out about the first capital of New Zealand (Russell | Kororāreka) and other places important to the history of Northland.

Learn about places of Northland
14 September 1975 photo of the Māori Land March leaving Te Reo Mihi Marae, Te Hapua.

Events of Northland

Lots of events have had an impact on Northland | Te Tai Tokerau. The information sources listed below have information on these events and offer different perspectives.

Learn about events of Northland
Six cartoon characters site around a table using a tablet, laptop and books.