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Tag: history
Can you guess the inspiration for these 9 weird NZ place names?
What’s in a name? Here are some of the meanings behind the most strange and funny NZ place names from the South Island…
Mysteries of the Otago goldrush: who was Jack Tewa?
Jack Tewa left an enduring mark on Central Otago. However, relatively little is known about the life of this iconic character.
Ever heard of these weird and wonderful Dunedin place names?
The stories behind Dunedin’s peculiar place names: Balaclava – Murdering Beach – Lawyer’s Head – Pineapple Track – Māori Hill
The New Zealand UFO hoax
In 1952, ingenious students from Otago university designed a UFO hoax that fooled the nation.
Kiwi Culture
Kiwi Culture Do you know about the hilarious moa hoax? And the difference between a hogget and Huntaway? Or want to score a fun seasonal job during your New Zealand summer? You won’t find these Kiwi insights in any ordinary travel pamphlet. Discover what makes the people and places of Aotearoa New Zealand so special….
What was the hakuwai bird? A tale where history and legend entwine
‘Hakuwai, hakuwai hakuwai…’ That’s the mysterious call of a creature known as the hākuwai bird, only ever heard around South Cape and Motu Tītī (the Muttonbird Islands) in New Zealand’s deep south. It was never overtly seen and it’s identity still remains a mystery.
The Hilarious New Zealand Moa Hoax
During the 1950s, New Zealand was consumed by a ‘moa hoax’ that started in Kumara, a small town on the West Coast. It will go down in history as one of New Zealand’s finest.
The Tarawera phantom canoe: revisiting Aotearoa’s enduring mystery
The story of the Tarawera phantom canoe and deadly eruption will forever haunt the Rotorua region. Here is an overview of this mysterious piece of New Zealand history.
5 interesting facts you might not know about Stewart Island/Rakiura
Five interesting facts about Rakiura/Stewart Island that you need to know. History – wildlife – wilderness – kiwi spotting – how to get there