Southland | Murihiku | Te Taurapa o Te Waka

Where can I find information about the local histories of Southland | Murihiku | Te Taurapa o Te Waka?

2011 colour photo of the Water Tower in Invercargill. It was completed in 1889.

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Southland | Murihiku has a unique story involving many people, places and events. In the following pages you will be shown reliable websites, collections, and books to use to explore these histories and find out what has happened in Southland in the past.

People of Southland

Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Southland.

Learn about people of Southland

Places of Southland

There are many places that are significant to Southland, known as Murihiku in Te Reo Māori. The following websites and museums have information about the history of places in Southland | Murihiku.

Learn about places of Southland

Events of Southland

The following resources explore a number of historical events that have had an impact on Southland | Murihiku and can offer some different perspectives.

Learn about events of Southland