Whakatane Historical Society
WHO ARE WE?
We are a group of people interested in the history of our local District.
HISTORICAL REVIEW
This Journal is published in May and November of each year. It is held in high regard internationally, with several overseas libraries and educational institutes paying a subscription to receive the ‘Historical Review’. The journal is posted to all financial members as part of their annual subscription.
FIELD TRIPS
We aim to hold at least four field trips to places of historical interest each year.
OUR AIMS
• To promote, foster and maintain a public appreciation of all aspects of cultural and historic heritage, with a particular focus on the human history of the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
• To encourage historical research, and to provide for the recording and publication of such research.
SOCIETY TALKS
We aim to hold at least four meetings each year, offering a featured Guest Speaker and a chance for some social interaction.
MEMBERSHIP
Annual Membership Fees: $35.00
Members Enjoy:
- 2 Issues of ‘Historic Review’ Each Year
- Society Talks
- Field Trips
Whakatane Historical Society Join Today
If you would like to become a member of the Whakatane historical society then please get in touch
NEW PUBLICATION – MAKETU HISTORY
The Whakatane & District Historical Society has published a Monograph on the history of Maketu.
This is compiled of all the thoroughly researched articles written by well-known historian Alister Matheson and published in the Society’s journal Historical Review.
A4 format with 265 well illustrated pages
MAKETU HISTORY
If you would like to purchase the Monograph on the history of Maketu then please download and complete the order form.
The cost is $80 including postage and packing.
Historical Review – Bay of Plenty Journal of History
Publishers of the Historical Review Bay of Plenty Journal of History
A biannual publication held in high regard internationally with libraries and educational institutes subscribing.
The historical review contains articles, images and updates about historical events and sites in the Bay of Plenty area.
Historical Review
If you would like to purchase the latest edition or subscribe to receive future publications then please contact us.
Whakatane Historical Society – Social Activities
Society Meetings
Featuring guest speakers and a chance to gather for an informal social interaction
Field Trips
Visits to places of Historical interest around the Bay of Plenty
Events Calendar
Event Calendar April 2026Whakatane Historical Society Thursday 9th April at 2.00pm Meet at WDC Research and Archive Centre in Boon Street Lachy Paterson Emeritus Professor, Otago University, will be talking to Society Members and Interested public about digitising...
Whakatane Historical Society
