National Oral History Association of New Zealand

Te Kete Kōrero ā-Waha o te Motu

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This kete whakairo symbolises a vessel for gathering and holding oral histories. It uses the niho taniwha pattern which illustrates the interconnectedness of people and the stories that bind us together.
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Participants at a workshop, “Māori Oral Histories, Whakapapa and Ethics”, biennial oral history conference held at the University of Waikato, 2018. Photo: Sue Gee.

About Us

Mō mātou

We are a voluntary association of oral historians 
dedicated to recording, sharing and preserving the memories and intergenerational stories of Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Information about our history and aims, executive, regional groups, and membership may be found here:

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Publications

Ngā tuhituhinga

Our membership receives a quarterly newsletter and an annual journal in which we share in-depth articles, project reports and news about our events and activities. Oral historians also publish their research in many other contexts, including books, journal articles, podcasts, exhibitions, documentaries and audio-visual presentations. 

For more information about our publications and research
click here:

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Conferences & Events

Ngā huihuinga

MORE info HERE
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Cirrus Tan being interviewed by Natalie Looyer for the ‘Rock Climbing in Aotearoa’ PhD project. At Boulder Co Climbing Gym, Auckland, December 2023. Photo: Natalie Looyer.

Starting an
Oral History Project

Te tīmatanga

 
Starting an oral history research project requires preparation, and training courses are available from time to time. 
Alternatively, you may be interested in commissioning an oral history project. 

Information about preparation and preservation, training, commissioning oral history, and sources of funding can be found here:

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Key Documents

Ngā tuhinga matua

 
NOHANZ is committed to best practice in all aspects of oral history, and these are codified in a series of documents. 

The NOHANZ Code of Ethical and Technical Practice, Interviewee and Project Information Form, Recording Agreements, and our Constitution may be found here:

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Setting up for interview, Sue Berman and Liz Bradley, c2010,
Photo: Auckland Libraries.