HistoryWorks

Researching, writing and talking New Zealand history (and more). #NZHistory #TiritioWaitangi #TreatyofWaitangi #NZWars #Historians #Twitterstorians

[HistoryWorks @HistoryWorksNZ]

'In this mythologised version of the wars, mutual respect forged on the battlefield sowed the seeds for future harmony. New Zealand had the “best race relations in the world” because of these wars, so the story went.' @vomalley on wars and remembrance.

https://t.co/JGAxRXSkjC

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

Reflections on the Waitangi Tribunal's role in leading conversations on our history.

https://t.co/Z6aINDqcjY

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

I'm giving a free public talk at Devonport Library on 18 February. Full details and a link to book here:

https://t.co/UTQ06caENs

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

A recap of some of the content from my newsletter launched in March.

https://t.co/tZb5EVltiA

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

It has been fascinating to revisit Robin Hyde's brilliant reporting on government efforts to evict Ngāti Whātua from Ōrākei in the 1930s. These haven't been digitised for Papers Past yet. But I'll post a transcript of this one on my newsletter next week. https://t.co/vblkkHLb9S

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

"It shouldn’t be underestimated just how significant it was that the leader of a right-wing political party, historically not exactly renowned for its embrace of Māori interests and causes, initiated the modern process of Treaty settlements."
https://t.co/cmmXSVDCjO

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

I will be down at Marsden Books, Karori, this Saturday 11 October for Bookshop Day to sign books and chat. Come along if you are in the area.

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

If you are in Wellington on 14 October, a new edition of my book 'The Meeting Place' is being launched at the Royal Society Te Apārangi, with Hon. Justice Sir Joe Williams speaking.

https://t.co/t92jqzdfr1

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

Here's a little story from VUW on receiving a distinguished alumni award.

https://t.co/PIURHUnKg4

[HistoryWorks @HistoryWorksNZ]

NZHA has posted information about significant cuts to historian roles at New Zealand’s Ministry for Culture and Heritage that will potentially have a major impact on widely used websites providing crucial historical content on Aotearoa New Zealand history.
https://t.co/MeGZd7f1n0

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

My latest newsletter post delves further into the MCH history cuts.
https://t.co/2ZmwtNHmxO

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

Wrote a little piece on the slashing of historian roles at MCH and the wider war on history.

https://t.co/0JWOeeNQXU

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

My latest newsletter looks at the proclamation issued on this date in 1863 that resulted in large numbers of Māori living in South Auckland being driven from their lands at gunpoint, days before the invasion of Waikato.

https://t.co/dV7wQHUb0T

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

Details on how to sign up for a history workshop with me.

https://t.co/gLNUUUwVTv

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

At least two parliamentarians, multiple place names and a lot of capital: my research uncovers significant NZ connections with Caribbean slavery.

https://t.co/gZUjOY754a

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

https://t.co/vblkkHLb9S

[HistoryWorks @HistoryWorksNZ]

Remembering the battle of Pukehinahina (Gate Pā), 29 April 1864.
https://t.co/okxFHo4G2J

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

News that tens of thousands of submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill may not enter the public record is deeply concerning and will potentially deny future researchers access to this material.

https://t.co/5YszdJAXw0

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

The second edition of my new newsletter is out, discussing some interesting historical photos.

https://t.co/9NOKtdUXk7

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

I am pleased to say I now have a newsletter, Unsettling: Aotearoa NZ History. First post here with links to subscribe.

https://t.co/QeYcKfjVbU

[Vincent O'Malley @vomalley]

Nelson Tenths case: Māori land claim leader Rore Stafford seeks Supreme Court hearing to expedite justice, via @nzherald https://t.co/VyyqdyORPd