Local News and Current Events Links
Auckland City
Gain access to news, art and events happening in Auckland through the city’s official site.
http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/home/default.asp
The Times Newspapers Online
Written for Auckland suburbs, this is a community based newspaper featuring stories on local events, major projects and news. http://www.times.co.nz/
The New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald is a quality daily online newspaper. It’s website may be slow to open. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/
The Wairarapa Times-Age
This is another locally based New Zealand online newspaper. http://www.times-age.co.nz/
New Zealand Art and Culture Links
Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
Another super interesting site where you can look at portraits of historical figures and read their biographies. http://www.dnzb.govt.nz/dnzb/
Ministry of Culture and Heritage
The Ministry of Culture and Heritage works with the New Zealand government to protect and promote New Zealand history and heritage. This site also contains many helpful links. http://www.mch.govt.nz/
Creative New Zealand
The Arts Council of New Zealand has put together a site dedicated to supporting and promoting local artists and their work. http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/index.html
Travel Guides and General Info
Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
This is a must go to site that illustrates New Zealand’s people, culture and history through words and photos. It is very informative and touches on all aspects of life in New Zealand. http://www.teara.govt.nz/
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet is always a great place to start reading and planning. The information is written for travelers and contains lots of helpful information. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/pacific/new-zealand
CIA – The World Factbook – NEW ZEALAND
This is a great site to get the facts on geography, population statistics and political set-up. http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/nz.html
New Zealand’s Ministry of Tourism
Hosted by the government, you can find information on various locations and events.
http://www.tourism.govt.nz/
Topic Specific Links
Auckland YMCA
Our Partner is based out of the Auckland YMCA. You can research information about the Waiwera Lodge which is likely to be the base camp and learn a little more about the New Zealand YMCA and camps the group will visit. http://www.nzymca.com/home.php
Anzac Day
Read about this important event in New Zealand history and how it is still remembered today.
http://www.anzac.govt.nz/
Official Website of the New Zealand Government
Check out this site to get up to speed on New Zealand’s current political issues and learn about their major political leaders. http://www.beehive.govt.nz/
New Zealand Government – Maori Services
This official site can lead you to various topics on Maori in the political sphere from local councils to involvement at public libraries. http://www.govt.nz/services?treeid=439
New Zealand’s History Online
Learn about major event’s in New Zealand’s Military, Government and Cultural history
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/
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