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Peter Jackson, Lorde and Richie McCaw are famous nationally and internationally. Discover resources about famous New Zealand explorers, heroes, inventors, scientists, singers, writers, sportsmen, sportswomen, musicians and artists. SCIS no: 1816043

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Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson, with the miniature set reproducing 1950s Newtown from the film 'Braindead'. Photograph taken 1 February 1992, probably in Wellington, by Evening Post staff photographer Mark Coote. ...

George Nēpia is considered to be one of New Zealand rugby’s finest players. He played all 32 matches for the famous 1924-25 ‘Invincibles’ on their tour of the British Isles, France and Canada.

Jean Batten triumphs

Jean Batten triumphs

Jean Batten speaks to the awaiting crowd after beating the solo flight record.

Katherine Mansfield's passport

Katherine Mansfield's passport

Katherine Mansfield’s passport showing her travel through Europe.

Sir Robert Muldoon

Sir Robert Muldoon

Portrait of Sir Robert Muldoon taken on his last day in his parlamentary office. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer 10 February 1992. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) Singl...

Edmund Hillary

A collection of images, videos and articles about Edmund Hillary.

Richie McCaw with the Webb Ellis trophy

Richie McCaw with the Webb Ellis trophy

Richie McCaw celebrates New Zealand winning the Rugby World Cup once again.

Article about Charles Upham, New Zealand's most famous soldier.

John Minto

Caricature of John Minto, peace activist, who stands on a soap box and speaks through a megaphone. Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Political flyer for Michael Joseph Savage

Political flyer for Michael Joseph Savage

Political flyer for Michael Joseph Savage. Auckland Region (N.Z.)

Biography of Hōne Heke, one of the first Māori chiefs to sign the treaty.

Hillary's diary

Hillary's diary

Excerpts from Edmund Hillary’s diary as he made his way up Mt Everest.

Seddon house

The Seddon Statue is a memorial to one of New Zealand's legendary prime ministers.

Tim Finn performs Parihaka

Tim Finn performs Parihaka

Tim Finn and Herbs perform “Parihaka” intercut with Finn in front of Colin McCahon’s “Parihaka” triptych exhibited at the Auckland Art Gallery

Peter Fraser, New Zealand’s wartime PM, led the nation for nine years. Respected rather than loved like Savage, many experts rate him our finest PM.

David Lange at the Oxford Union

David Lange speaking to the Oxford Union about New Zealand’s anti-nuclear policy.

Apirana Turupa Ngata

Biography of Apirana Ngata.

Biography of Charles Heaphy.

Jean Batten

A collection of images, articles and books about Jean Batten.

Valerie Adams

Valerie Adams' Olympic silver has turned to gold after her shot put rival has tested positive for drugs.

Sir Peter Blake and Philip Jameson

Sir Peter Blake and Philip Jameson

Sir Peter Blake and the youngest member of Team New Zealand, Philip Jameson, hanging red socks on a clothes line. Photographed ca 19 December 1995 by Evening Post staff photographer Ross Giblin. R...

Don Binney

A collection of New Zealand artist, Don Binney’s artwork.

Janet Frame

A collection of articles, images and audio clips about famous writer, Janet Frame.

Witi Ihimaera

Documentary about Māori writer Witi Ihimaera.

Māori Heroes

A set featuring Māori heroes over the ages.

Biography of famous All Black, Jonah Lomu.

NZ On Screen: people

Film clips and information about famous/well-known New Zealanders.

Wicked: cool kiwis

Information on a range of famous New Zealanders that feature in popular culture.

The Exponents - Why Does Love Do This To Me Official Video.

Kiri te Kanawa - "Un bel di vedremo"

Un bel di vedremo sung by famous New Zealand opera singer Kiri te Kanawa.

Willie Apiata NZ SAS speech for Victoria Cross

SAS New Zealand soldier Willie Apiata speaking about his Victoria Cross award.

Provides information on everything you need to know about the ALL Blacks.

Music video by Bic Runga performing the song Sway.

Music video by Crowded House performing the song Weather With You.

The 50 coolest Kiwis ever

The most famous and admired New Zealanders in the world right now.

Explanation of the artwork of famous New Zealand Artist, Rita Angus.

Famous New Zealanders

Comprehensive list of famous New Zealanders for primary and intermediate students.

Most popular people born in "New Zealand"

IMDb list of the most popular people born in New Zealand.

New Zealand writers

A comprehensive collection of information about New Zealand writers.

World-changing New Zealanders

Features 40+ definitive short biographies of New Zealanders who have changed or benefitted the world.

Music video by Dave Dobbyn performing Loyal.

Lorde, the Royals official video.

Famous New Zealanders

Photographs and articles about famous New Zealanders.

Famous New Zealanders

Website about famous New Zealanders.

Sir Frederic Truby King

Sir Frederic Truby King

Here Sir Truby King is seen visiting the Karitane Products Society Factory which was commissioned by him to produce a type of infant formula called Karicare. The factory built in 1922 was designed ...

Sir Edmund Hillary

Sir Edmund Hillary

This life-size oil painting is of Sir Edmund Hillary who famously was the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest with Tenzing Norgay. Hillary was not only a mountaineer but also an explorer...

Photograph of Ernest Rutherford outside the school fence, Havelock

Photograph of Ernest Rutherford outside the school fence, Havelock

This photograph of Ernest Rutherford aged 54, was taken outside Havelock School in Marlborough, where he studied as a child. Ernest Rutherford, also known as the ‘father of nuclear physics’ was one...

Sir Archibald Hector McIndoe

Sir Archibald Hector McIndoe

Dunedin born Archibald McIndoe became famous for his pioneering work as a plastic surgeon. In Britain during World War Two, he was responsible for restoring the faces and hands of young pilots who ...

Helen Clark cartoon

Helen Clark cartoon

Here Trace Hodgson has depicted ex-Prime Minister Helen Clark as a Boadicea-like warrior. "I do see myself as a strong person, with strong opinions,” Helen Clark once said. She has also been descri...

Venetian children

Venetian children

During her first trip across Europe early last century Francis Hodgkins sketched as she travelled, in this case a quick watercolour of two Venetian children. She returned to New Zealand but left fo...

Peter Snell

Photograph of Sir Peter George Snell, famous New Zealand Olympian known for the various records he has set in middle distance running. This photograph was taken during the time of the 1960 Summer O...

Princess Te Kirihaehae Te Puea Herangi

Princess Te Kirihaehae Te Puea Herangi

This photograph of Princess Te Kirihaehae Te Puea Herangi (or Princess Te Puea as she was more commonly known) shows her wearing the medal she received in 1938, the Commander of the British Empire ...

Many Answers

Contains useful links to websites about famous New Zealanders.

Sir Charles Upham

Sir Charles Upham

Contains useful links to websites about Sir Charles Upham.

Women - Notable Firsts in NZ

Women - Notable Firsts in NZ

Amazing! Women in NZ were the first in the world to receive the vote and to have a registered nurse! Other notable firsts have been achieved in NZ and internationally. Let's celebrate those miles...

Moana Maniapoto

Moana Maniapoto is welcomed into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.

New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame

A celebration of New Zealand’s sports people.

Northland Panels, Colin McCahon's painting: Year4: Part 04 No.1: 1991

An explanation of the artwork of Colin McCahon.

Guide Rangi with Mrs Roosevelt

Guide Rangi, New Zealand’s cultural ambassador meets Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt outside the Māori meeting house at Whakarewarewa.

Mr Henry Sewell

Mr Henry Sewell – first premier of New Zealand, or colonial secretary as they were earlier called.

Māori women in business

Successful business stories of Hinepreneurs: Miriana Stephens, Nancy Tuaine, Mara Andrews, Bobbi Morice and Karen Vercoe.

Ambition Kiwi-style

Jane Clifton’s article in the Listener dwells on the driving force behind successful Kiwis.

Peter James Quinn: New Zealanders in Focus

Article about Peter James Quinn, New Zealand’s famous social documentary photographer. Find this article on New Zealand Geographic, available through EPIC. School login maybe required.

A history of New Zealand Women

Barbara Brookes writes about the history of New Zealand, as seen through the eyes of famous New Zealand women. Find this book on The New Zealand History Collection, available through EPIC. School...

Find more information on this topic on EPIC. Databases recommended: New Zealand Geographic, New Zealand History Collection, and Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre Plus. School login maybe requi...

Michael Joseph Savage

Michael Joseph Savage – the first Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand.

An autobiography of Bruce McLaren, a famous New Zealand race car driver.

Dictionary of New Zealand Biography

Explore the life stories of over 3,000 people who shaped the culture and history of New Zealand.

Māori women in business

Successful business stories of Hinepreneurs: Miriana Stephens, Nancy Tuaine, Mara Andrews, Bobbi Morice and Karen Vercoe.

Singers and musicians

Many Answers has a page to guide you to reviewed websites and databases on New Zealand singers and musicians.

Sir Charles Upham

Many Answers has a page to guide you to reviewed websites and databases on Charles Upham.

Famous Explorers

Famous Explorers

James Cook, Roald Amundsen, Edmund Hillary and Yuri Gagarin had the spirit of adventure to explore land, ocean and space. This topic covers the age of exploration, and voyaging, famous explorers, a...

New Zealand History

New Zealand History

The Māori were the first settlers of Aotearoa, followed by the Europeans. Discover the history of New Zealand’s landscape, its people, events, places, identity and cultures from sites like Te Ara, ...