Join us and @drmirandakaufmann.bsky.social as she peels back the polished veneer of Britain's Georgian elite to reveal fortunes built on Caribbean slavery, and examines the women whose wealth and status were tied to the enslaved economy. Book here: www.history.org.uk/events/calen...

New in the NZ Journal of Public History: Jessie Garland and Meg Nicoll's case study in educational outreach from Ōhinehou Lyttelton, using archaeological materials and arts integration to engage primary students with local history and material perspectives on the past. phanza.org.nz/wp-content/u...

Congrats to PHANZA member Jared Davidson @anrchivist.bsky.social who gave a great interview to @draftingthepast.bsky.social about how his experience as an archivist helps him uncover overlooked histories. He's also the first NZ historian to feature on the show! Listen online or your fav podcast app

Drafting the Past@draftingthepast.bsky.social · 2w ago

New Zealand archivist and indie historian Jared Davidson @anrchivist.bsky.social joined Kate to talk about his punk ethos, writing around his day job, and how he finds evidence to write about the oppressed and overlooked in his home country, incl in his new book BLOOD & DIRT. buff.ly/k8zhJzw

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Historian warns proposed job cuts will damage access to NZ's history

Historians and archivists warn the cuts could see backlogs grow and items go neglected, as the Government says restructuring is needed for financial sustainability.

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In 2024 a book was published identifying the 180 most significant Māori-authored works of non-fiction. Books of Mana is a valuable resource for covering Māori authors on Wikipedia, so for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, editors in Ōtepoti Dunedin will be improving coverage of authors with articles.

🪧PHANZA's AGM is coming up next week, by Zoom and in person in Wellington. If you're attending in person, please RSVP to phanza[dot]ea[at]gmail[dot]com by Tuesday 22 Sept. 📆 Thursday 24 September ⏰ 5:30pm 📍Archives Reading Room Te Matapihi te Ao Nui Central Library Victoria Street, Wellington

The Aotearoa History and Heritage Alliance, including PHANZA, has released an open letter on the deeply damaging and far-reaching impacts of proposed cuts at Archives NZ and the National Library. Read the letter at the link below and please share widely. phanza.org.nz/wp-content/u...

When Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey came out this summer, many criticized its historical inaccuracies. In #AHAPerspectives, AHA president Suzanne Marchand recalls the same criticisms directed at an ancestral form of historical communication: history painting.

On History Painting and the Movies – AHA

Long before historical films like The Odyssey entered the conversation, history painters were depicting the past for contemporary audiences.

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If you care about governments being held accountable, then you need to know about disastrous cuts being planned for Archives NZ and the National Library. These cuts don't just make it much harder to do history. They undermine the institutions at the heart of our democracy.

PHANZA Professional Historians of New Zealand / Aotearoa@phanza.bsky.social · 2w ago

Newsroom talked to PHANZA President Matthew Woodbury about further cuts at the National Library and Archives NZ. He says "It’s only when one zooms out that you can see the effect of all of these cuts. These institutions ... are critical cultural infrastructure." newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/07/g...

Newsroom talked to PHANZA President Matthew Woodbury about further cuts at the National Library and Archives NZ. He says "It’s only when one zooms out that you can see the effect of all of these cuts. These institutions ... are critical cultural infrastructure." newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/07/g...

Government slammed over job cuts at National Library

Historians count the cost of a proposed restructure at the National Library and Archives NZ

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PHANZA has released a statement expressing our dismay at the nature and magnitude of proposed reductions to staff and services at the National Library and Archives New Zealand. It details our concerns with collections access and fulfillment of legal obligations. phanza.org.nz/wp-content/u...

“Emanuel’s reporting, writing and precise recording of dialogue are wonders of concision and restraint … He shows us what power journalism can have, if given the chance.” Eric Trump reviews The Valley by Asher Emanuel in this month’s Landfall Tauraka Review. landfallreview.com/i-will-hurt-...

I Will Hurt You and Your Family - The Landfall Tauraka Review

Eric Trump reviews The Valley: Crime and punishment in a New Zealand city by Asher Emanuel

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PHANZA stands in support of staff at Archives NZ and the National Library, who are facing proposed cuts that would eliminate 47 FTE roles across two institutions that are vital to the work of our members. Read PHANZA's press release below and please share widely with your networks.

No Country for Archivists and Librarians. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Almost 50 jobs could go at National Library and Archives, PSA warns

A proposal to cut 12 percent of the workforce at the National Library and Archives NZ will decimate both organisations and have a significant impact on service levels, says the Public Service Associat...

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Preservation team focused on preservation & conservation work reduced by 16%. Digital preservation team cut by 19% Collection description librarians & specialist roles disestablished - 22% cut to team *Music access service axed* Research archivist, research librarian & librarians reduced by 18%

Bill Manhire@pacificraft.bsky.social · 3w ago

More disasters on the staff front at New Zealand's National Library www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO26...

Historians and heritage professionals should be aware of severe cuts being proposed at the National Library and Archives NZ, which will affect both local and international researchers. PHANZA will be making a statement but in the meantime, the RNZ story provides the details.

RNZ News Feeds@rnzrss.bsky.social · 3w ago

Almost 50 jobs could go at National Library and Archives, PSA warns

Wellington Heritage Festival 2026 is here, with a month of talks, events and activities for all ages. 📆 24 October to 15 November 📍Events around the city and region PHANZA members, if you're involved in an event, reply with the info or DM us. We'd love to share! wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz

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Experience Wellington's people, places, and stories during Wellington Heritage Festival.

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We're looking forward to this FREE event in October with the Wellington Heritage Festival and Wellington City Council 💻 🗓️ Saturday 31 October, 12:30pm - 3:30pm 📍 Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Wellington Central Library 🎫 Spaces limited, book here: bit.ly/4izlqmw

Expand Pōneke | Wellington histories in Wikipedia

Wikipedia editing workshop on improving coverage of mana whenua (local Māori people) and sites of significance from across Pōneke | Wellington.

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A big thank you to all our members who have renewed their memberships already. You're the best 😀 If you haven't already renewed, please do so by 31 August. Check your email for a renewal notice or see the website for details. Ngā mihi nui!

PHANZA Professional Historians of New Zealand / Aotearoa@phanza.bsky.social · 4w ago

Now is the time to join PHANZA or renew your membership. PHANZA aims to be a strong voice of advocacy for history and heritage in Aotearoa New Zealand. We hope you'll consider joining us! Membership is NZ$60/year, free for postgrads. For more info, head to our website. phanza.org.nz/members/

The 2026 issue of The Manawatū Journal of History is out, with rich and engaging articles on the social, cultural and material histories of the Manawatū.📚 This issue is edited by PHANZA member Margaret Tennant and features articles by Margaret and PHANZA members Clare Gleeson and Fiona McKergow.

Join us in Auckland this Monday for a conversation between historian Tony Ballantyne and AUT Vice-Chancellor Damon Salesa to celebrate the publication of Captain Cook and the Unsettled Afterlives of Empire.

🎉 Congratulations to PHANZA member Julia Bradshaw on her new book, Digging Deep: Women on New Zealand's Goldfields.📚 The book illuminates the stories of settler women who helped shape life on the goldfields, as well as Māori women already living in these areas. www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/wha...

Digging Deep: Women on New Zealand's goldfields | UC

'Digging Deep: Women on New Zealand's goldfields' by Julia Bradshaw

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"We shot New Zealanders, didn't we? 110 years ago Private Frank Hughes was executed by firing squad for desertion on 25 August (on his grave) or 26 August 1916 (this order in his service file) at Hallencourt, Somme, France. He was the first of five New Zealanders executed during WWI. #ShotAtDawn

Now is the time to join PHANZA or renew your membership. PHANZA aims to be a strong voice of advocacy for history and heritage in Aotearoa New Zealand. We hope you'll consider joining us! Membership is NZ$60/year, free for postgrads. For more info, head to our website. phanza.org.nz/members/

Members - PHANZA

Why become a PHANZA member? PHANZA members are part of a nationwide community of historians working independently and for all types of organisations, including: government departments, statutory autho...

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Did you know PHANZA publishes the New Zealand Journal of Public History? It's fully open access and a great place to learn what practitioners are doing in museums, heritage sites, and education programmes, as well as reading research-based articles on public history. You can find it on our website.

News | Experimental display at Natural History Museum, London invites public to help shape new permanent gallery Museum to unveil 'hidden' space not seen by visitors since the second world war

Experimental display at NHM invites public to help shape new permanent gallery - Museums Association

Museum to unveil 'hidden' space not seen by visitors since the second world war

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Might be some interesting comparative material in this open access article for anyone working on humanitarian politics, the Church Missionary Society etc. in 19thC Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Historical Journal@historicaljnl.bsky.social · last mo.

From our latest issue! Darren Reid (McGill University) on 'Indigenous Rights, Philanthropy and Humanitarian Governance across the Anglo World, 1837–1951' #Australia #CivilRights #Government #Imperial 19thc 20thc 🗃️ 👉Read open access: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Dunedin folks are invited to a talk by PHANZA member Jonathan Howard on 'The Rise and Fall of Seacliff', the Asylum that was once one of NZ's largest buildings. 📆 Wednesday 26 August 2026, 5:30pm 📍Dunningham Suite, Level 4, Dunedin Public Library Pic: Alexander Turnbull Library PAColl-8769-04.

Read PHANZA member Hazel Petrie's review of Charlotte Macdonald’s award-winning history, Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire (Bridget Williams Books, 2025), in The Landfall Tauraka Review landfallreview.com/marching-to-... @bwbnz.bsky.social

Marching to Barracks - The Landfall Tauraka Review

Hazel Petrie reviews Garrison World: Redcoat soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire by Charlotte Macdonald

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Hi, we're new here 👋 PHANZA is the professional body for NZ's historians and heritage experts. Follow to learn more about our members' work, publications, events, heritage advocacy and all things history related. We welcome new members, including students/postgrads. Visit our website to learn more.