Timelines of significant events that have shaped the history of Aotearoa New Zealand
This website is dedicated to the McGuinness Institute’s signature book, Nation Dates: Timelines of significant events that have shaped the history of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Latest publication in the series
March 2023
COVID-19 Nation Dates: A timeline of significant events in Aotearoa New Zealand’s COVID-19 pandemic is the newest book in the Nation Dates series by non-partisan think tank the McGuinness Institute.
COVID-19 Nation Dates presents a timeline of significant events that have shaped the COVID-19 pandemic in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We have endeavoured to create a comprehensive list of events; however, we may still have missed some events. We intend to publish a second edition in a few months’ time once other changes become apparent. For this reason, we welcome your feedback and suggestions.
This book is available for purchase on the McGuinness Institute’s BigCartel store.
For bulk orders and bookseller information, please email us.
References and other information about the book can be found here.
Latest edition of Nation Dates published!
December 2020
Nation Dates: Timelines of significant events that have shaped the history of Aotearoa New Zealand is the signature book of non-partisan think tank the McGuinness Institute.
Nation Dates presents timelines of significant events that have shaped Aotearoa New Zealand as a nation.
Threads link related events and illustrate patterns that have formed over time. More than just a record of the past, Nation Dates provides invaluable context for the future at a time when society is facing major questions about the way forward.
The fourth edition includes four new timelines: Political Agreements,
New Zealand Wars, Government Net Worth and COVID-19.
Purchase here for $35.00 (incl. GST).
For bulk orders and bookseller information, please email us.
The 9 Domains
Nation Dates uses threads to link related events and illustrate patterns that have formed over time. Each thread belongs to one of the nine domains below.
1. Civics and governance
2. Cultural identity
3. Environment
4. Health
5. Housing
6. Income and consumption
7. Jobs and earnings
8. Knowledge and skills
9. Safety and security