by Wendy McGuinness | Nov 30, 2012 | Nation Dates
We are proud to announce the publication of the second edition of Nation Dates! After receiving a lot of great feedback from those who loved the first edition, we have added 85 new significant dates, and two new chapters (Peace Support Operations and Treaty Settlements).
We’ve also updated the cover, which now folds out to show New Zealand’s ‘genetic code’ – a visualisation of the historic threads. At the back we’ve presented infographics showing the evolution of New Zealand’s land cover and seabed.
Some new additions to our timeline include:
• 1867 – British Victoria Cross awarded to a New Zealander
• 1878 – Land tax introduced
• 1890 – Labour Day established
• 1898 – First New Zealand film
• 1904 – First use of the kiwi as a symbol of the nation
• 1923 – First conservation organisation established
• 2011 – Rena oil spill
• 2012 – Waitangi Tribunal report on the Wai 262 claim released
Genetic Code of New Zealand’s Past
To purchase a copy, visit Unity books Wellington, or shop online at www.nationdates.org
RRP $35 (GST inclusive)
Wendy and Miriam
by Wendy McGuinness | Jul 3, 2012 | Nation Dates
The second edition of Nation Dates is under way! We want the book to be the best reflection of our history and identity as a nation. Therefore, we are eager to hear your thoughts on other dates and events that are significant to the shaping of New Zealand.
Some of the suggestions we have already received include;
1777 – Rabbits introduced
1809 – Boyd incident
1904 – First use of the kiwi as an unofficial symbol of the nation
1944 – Annual leave introduced
2011 – Rena oil spill
Any new dates will be most welcome. We look forward to hearing from you!
Wendy McGuinness and Miriam White
by Wendy McGuinness | May 9, 2012 | Nation Dates
We recently donated a copy of Nation Dates to every public secondary and intermediate school in New Zealand – 650 copies in total. We have gratefully received some lovely thank you letters from a number of schools around New Zealand.
“Many thanks for the copy of Nation Dates. It’s a little gem and will, no doubt, prove to be a useful resource here at school.” – from Rosey Mabin, Principal of Inglewood High School, Taranaki
“Thank you so much for your gift to our College students of your comprehensive book, ‘Nation Dates’. It is very clearly laid out and I am sure the students will find it easy to access the information.” – from Margaret Paiti, Principal of Linwood College, Christchurch
“Thank you for the copy of your book that you have kindly donated to our school library. This is a great addition to our resources that I am sure will be well utilized; empowering young people to shape a long-term future.” – from Rose Sawaya, Principle of Sacred Heart Girls’ College, New Plymouth
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by Wendy McGuinness | Feb 22, 2012 | Nation Dates
Paul Little reviews Nation Dates in the March edition of North & South calling it ‘hours of stimulating fun.’
He also comments that ‘Nation Dates is simple in concept and structure: a timeline of 440 significant events since Cook’s arrival occupies most of it, but each event is connected to one of 65 historical threads, such as flags, currency or local governance.’ Thanks for your comments Paul!
by Wendy McGuinness | Sep 7, 2011 | Nation Dates
A big thank you to everyone who attended the launch last night! We had a fabulous evening at Unity Books in Wellington. We hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did. Kelly took heaps of photos and these will be posted today so please check back later to view.
I would especially like to acknowledge Dame Claudia Orange who provided invaluable assistance as an external reviewer during the writing process, and who spoke beautifully last night at the launch.
The book currently has 440 dates organised into 65 threads. We invite you to contribute to Nation Dates by commenting here on dates of significance you think should be included in our next edition.
Thanks for your continued support!
Wendy
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