Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Where can I find information about the local histories of Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara?
Image: Tāwhirimātea and children, Cliff Whiting by Maribeth Coleman. Collection: Wellington City Libraries Recollect. Reference 50012-140-03.
Legends tell how Kupe chased a Wheke (octopus) from Hawaiki to the Cook Strait, where he discovered Aotearoa. Over the centuries, different groups of Māori, Pākehā settlers and migrants have lived in the Wellington area.
People of Wellington
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Wellington.
Learn about people of Wellington
Places of Wellington
There are many places that are significant to Wellington. Use the resources in this section to find out about their histories.
Learn about places of Wellington
Events of Wellington
Lots of things have happened that have had an impact on Wellington. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspectives.
Learn about events of Wellington