WellingtonNZ.com,
New Zealand 

Aotearoa New Zealand changed dramatically in the 20th century. Discover what united and divided us, and shaped our lives today. Decide whether New Zealand really is a ‘slice of heaven’.

The 1900s saw Māori, women, and gay people all stand up for their rights. The country fought in two world wars – and then took a stand against nuclear weapons. The state grew – and shrank again. Find out about these and other historic events in this kaleidoscopic view of New Zealand life from the century that was.

Themes of the exhibition include:

International Relations - New Zealand's 20th century relationships with Britain, the US,
and the world. 

Social Welfare and the State - The state’s changing role in New Zealanders’ lives in the 20th century. 

Diversity and Civil Rights - The 1981 Springbok rugby tour, the women’s movement, and gay rights in New Zealand. 

Maori in the 20th Century - Māori rights, resilience, and resurgence in 20th century Aotearoa.

Interests: Exhibitions