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Top Tools for
New Zealand
Reference Work
(or Kathryn’s favourite picks for
tricky questions!)
Kathryn Parsons
New Zealand Collection Librarian
University of Waikato Library
[email protected]
New Zealand History
Bateman New Zealand historical atlas: Ko Papatuanuku e takoto nei. Edited by
Malcolm McKinnon, with Barry Bradley and Russell Kirkpatrick. Auckland,
D. Bateman; Dept. of Internal Affairs, 1997.
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In five parts1. Origins, 2.Te Ao Māori, 3.Colony and colonised, 4. Dominion 5. From Progress to uncertainty
Maps, graphics and text on New Zealand’s past
Brilliant images with well researched content
Detailed references and recommendations for further information provided for each plate
An encyclopedia of New Zealand. Edited by A. H. McLintock. Wellington,
Government Printer, 1966.
Digital version available online at http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/en
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Still comprehensive for topics prior to 1965
The green guide: a guide to reference material available at the University of
Waikato Library for students of New Zealand history. Rev. ed. Hamilton,
University of Waikato, New Zealand Collection, latest ed. 2015.
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Written in consultation with History programme staff – our suggestions on what’s useful and
advice on accessing it.
In three sections:
1. Subject or types of publications,
2. Non-book materials
3. Government documents and statistics
Available online at http://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/study/guides/green-guide
Historical and political dictionary of New Zealand. 2nd NZ ed. Keith Jackson &
Alan McRobie. Rangiora, MC Enterprises, 2008.
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People, places & topics of historical importance
Includes chronology to June 2008, other fascinating tables and a selected bibliography
The New Zealand book of events, Edited by Bryce Fraser, Auckland, Reed
Methuen, 1986.
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Arranged by subject, in date order with brief lists of suggested readings
New Zealand Government
A checklist, New Zealand royal commissions, commissions and committees of
inquiry, 1864-1981. Compiled by Evelyn Robertson and Peter H. Hughes.
Wellington, New Zealand Library Association, 1982.
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Access by chairperson, date and subject
Directory of official information. Wellington, State Services Commission, 1983
Latest version available at:
http://www.justice.govt.nz/publications/global-publications/d/directory-of-officialinformation-2013
See also: http://newzealand.govt.nz/directory/ Government A-Z
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An online A-Z of government agencies, information and services
An introduction to New Zealand government: a guide to finding out about
government in New Zealand, its institutions, structures and activities.
J.B. Ringer. Christchurch, Hazard Press, 1991.
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Most useful for its coverage of NZ government, the political system, & the records of
government & how to get access to them
End of each chapter has list of further reading
New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984. J.O. Wilson. [4th ed.].
Wellington, Government Printer, 1985.
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Roll of members of the House of Representatives
Ministries
Officers of the House
The New Zealand politics source book. Edited by Stephen Levine, with Paul
Harris. 3rd ed. Palmerston North, Dunmore Press, 1999.
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The Constitution
Parliamentary elections
Political parties
Parliament
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Cabinet
State sector
Local government
International relations
New Zealand government sector directory. Wellington, Tennant Print Media,
2000- Latest held March 2015.
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Ministries, members of parliament, departments and agencies
New Zealand Statistics
The New Zealand official year-book. Wellington, Dept. of Statistics (now Statistics
New Zealand) Government Printer, 1893- 2010
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The ‘Yearbook’ that was now but still an excellent starting point and comprehensive
Special articles worth remembering and we have compiled an index to them
Digitised yearbook collection available at: http://www.stats.govt.nz/yearbooks
Latest edition 2012. PDF available at:
http://www.stats.govt.nz/browse_for_stats/snapshots-of-nz/yearbook.aspx
New Zealand, a handbook of historical statistics. G.T. Bloomfield. Boston,
G.K. Hall, 1984.
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If you see one for sale we want to know!
NZ Stats Database: New Zealand Statistics Sources. (Online) Compiled by staff at
the University of Auckland Library:
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Provides links to New Zealand statistical data including: internet, database,
geospatial and print sources.
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Available at: http://nzstats.auckland.ac.nz/
Profile.id New Zealand Community Profile
Provides a comprehensive socio-demographic profile for the community at the Local Government
Area level and for smaller communities within it. Based on results from the 2013, 2006 and 2001
Censuses of Population and Dwellings. The profile is updated with population estimates when
Statistics New Zealand releases new figures. (For University staff and students only)
 Available at: http://profile.idnz.co.nz.ezproxy.waikato.ac.nz/new-zealand/home
Statistical publications, 1840-2000. Wellington, Statistics New Zealand, 2004.
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"A comprehensive overview of more than 150 years of statistical publications"--Cover.
Aiming to make statistical information more available
Understanding Aotearoa / New Zealand: historical statistics. David Thorns &
Charles Sedgwick. Palmerston North, Dunmore Press, 1997.
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Population data
Economic data
Social indicators
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State revenue & expenditure
Politics & state
Biographical tools
Alexander Turnbull Library biographies index - Rarangi Haurongo.
Wellington, N.Z.] : National Library of New Zealand, 1995.
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271 microfiche.
Entries index biographical information about people in a wide range of published and some
manuscript sources.
Use with New Zealand biographical clippings, 1890-1988,
Alexander Turnbull Library. Wellington, National Library of New Zealand, 1996.
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1063 microfiche which provide more than 230 volumes of clippings including obituaries
compiled between the early 1920s and 1990 and held in the Alexander Turnbull Library.
Arranged chronologically.
The Book of New Zealand Women = Ko Kui Ma Te Kaupapa, Edited by Charlotte
Macdonald, Merimeri Penfold and Bridget Williams, Wellington, Bridget Williams
Books, 1991.
Cyclopedia of New Zealand industrial, descriptive, historical, biographical facts,
figures, illustrations. Cyclopedia Co., Wellington, 1897-1908. Six volumes.
Available online at
http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-corpus-cyclopedia.html
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Contains biographical details –but not always trustworthy -provided by the people themselves!
Dictionary of New Zealand biography. 1990- [Editors and publishers vary]
Available online at
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies
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Essays on dead famous people
Over 3,000 biographies of New Zealanders
+ Suggested further sources
Who's who in New Zealand. Wellington, 1908
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Latest published 1992
Live famous people or those who think they are!
Academic achievements, professional qualifications, positions held, published works, awards,
recreation, family information and addresses.
New Zealand who's who, Aotearoa. Edited by Alister Taylor. Auckland,
New Zealand Who's Who Aotearoa, Vol 1 (1992) –
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Latest published 2001.
Māori
Customary concepts of the Māori: a source book for Maori Studies students.
Compiled by Sidney Moko Mead. 2nd rev ed. Wellington, Dept. of Maori Studies,
Victoria University of Wellington, 1984.
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Useful compilation of photocopied extracts from other published material.
Exploring Māori values. John Patterson. Palmerston North, Dunmore Press, 1992.
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Includes Māori environmental values, values in proverbs and myths, Māori virtues and concepts
of collective responsibility. See our catalogue entry for detailed list of contents.
Index of Māori Names (Online)
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Originally a manuscript compiled about 1925 by the missionary Henry James Fletcher.
Comprises an index of Māori names referred to in books and journals such as the Journal of the
Polynesian Society.
Includes boundaries, Māori individuals, canoes, trees, landmarks and geographical locations.
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/resources/nzc/fletcher/
Ka whawhai tonu matou = Struggle without end. Ranginui Walker. Rev ed.
Auckland, Penguin, 2004.
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Well regarded history from a Māori perspective
Māori Bibliography (Online)
A subject index to information on Māori topics appearing in books, conference proceedings and
selected periodicals. The bibliography is intended to supplement other sources of information it does not index material that can easily be found in Library Catalogues (that is, complete
books, theses and serials on Māori topics) or in Index New Zealand (INNZ) or Index to New
Zealand Periodicals. The bibliography does include publications which contain Māori
information that cannot quickly be found because the title of the work does not indicate Māori
content, or the subject headings used are not detailed enough.
http://natlib.govt.nz.ezproxy.waikato.ac.nz/collections/az/findnzarticles?referrer
=findnzarticles.natlib.govt.nz
Tikanga Māori : living by Māori values. Hirini Moko Mead. Wellington, Huia, 2003.
Includes bibliographical references and index. Available in print and as an e-book.
Bibliographical tools and general reference aids:
Air New Zealand Almanac. Compiled and edited by Max Lambert and Ron
Palenski. Wellington, Moa Almanac Press in association with Air New Zealand,
1982- 1989.
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Described as ‘one volume New Zealand encyclopedia’
Contains a perpetual calendar which can be very useful
Facts New Zealand. Compiled by Nicky Chapman. 2nd edition. Auckland, David
Bateman, c2004.
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Getting closer to pocket sized!
Facts and statistics on a wide range of New Zealand subjects.
Includes bibliography and index.
N.Z.'s top 10. Edited by Michael Morrissey. Auckland, Moa Beckett, 1993.
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Subject heading: Curiosities and wonders!
Studying New Zealand: a guide to sources. G.A. Wood. Dunedin, University of
Otago Press, 1999.
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Reach for it for the ‘serious’ enquiries.
Has excellent definition/ description of New Zealand primary and secondary sources
World Bibliographical Series. Volume 18, New Zealand. Compiled by Brad
Patterson and Kathryn Patterson, Rev. ed. Oxford, Clio Press, 1998.
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A very good overview of New Zealand from a bibliographical perspective