Tasman | Te Tai o Aorere

Where can I find information about the local histories of the Tasman District | Te Tai o Aorere?

1959 black and white photo of 3 women sitting on a kiwi made for a parade.

Image: Giant kiwi outside Collingwood with Colleen Twin on Tasman Heritage.

Tasman District has seventeen townships, all with their own history. This entry will help you find out about places, events, and people, that have shaped the district.

Colour photo of former students marching down Fairfax Street, Murchison. A man on a Penny farthing cycles beside the parade.

People of Tasman

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

Learn about people of Tasman
Photo of Hodgsons Store, Murchison. A truck is parked on the street in front.

Places of Tasman

The Tasman region has lots of wonderful places including geographical features, townships, buildings, and historical sites that can help you understand its history.

Learn about places of Tasman
2019 photo taken from the Tāhunanui hills at 11.45pm. It shows the fire behind the Nelson Pine Industries MDF plant.

Events of Tasman

Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about events from Tasman's histories.

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