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1. Tarawera - A deadly Story

Tarawera, the so-called 'dormant' volcano rudely awoke the Bay of Plenty inhabitants at 2.00am on 10th June 1886 with wild lightning, sharp earthquakes and a deluge of volcanic debris as the mountain began the renovation of her landscape. When the light of day came, those who had survived could not make out well known landmarks, everything was covered in ash, everything was different forever...
http://www.anheizen.com/

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2. Riccarton House & Bush
	Riccarton House & Bush offers Guided heritage tours of the historic 1856 homestead, in Riccarton Christchurch. Tours lasting about 90 minutes. Step back in time to a world of Victorian and Edwardian splendour. http://www.riccartonhouse.co.nz/ contact Tourist Attractions \| Tours \| History

3. Air Force Museum
	New Zealand's premier military aviation collection, featuring 28 classic restored aircraft, restoration hangar tours, social history exhibitions and galleries, research facilities, education programmes and souvenir shop. http://www.airforcemuseum.co.nz/ contact Tourist Attractions \| Museums \| History

4. The Albertland and Districts Museum
	The Albertland and Districts Museum Inc house and display memorabilia, artefacts, and other items relating to the district from the 1860's. http://www.albertland.co.nz/ Tourist Attractions \| Museums \| History

5. Queen's Redoubt
	Queen's Redoubt is one of the two largest European campaign forts in New Zealand, used during the land wars. http://www.queensredoubt.co.nz/ Military \| History

6. GatheringDarkness - New Zealand Medieval Reenactment Forum
	This website is dedicated to Medieval Reenactment in New Zealand, with a particular focus on both NAAMA and WMA styles. This forum provides an informal place to exchange ideas, keep in touch and generally talk about Medieval Reenactment in New Zealand http://www.gatheringdarkness.co.nz/ Fencing \| Societies \| History

7. Historical Artillery Forts of Auckland

We are registered with DoC as guides and have access to and open areas that are normally closed to the public. We have variety of tours of both North Head and Fort Takapuna. Come and see the location and history of Gun emplacements from 1870's to 1950's.The Russian scare and "Kaskowiski"The design and construction of the 3 main battery positions. Actual guns including the 8-inch BLHP disappearing gun and saluting battery plus much more.
http://www.forts.org.nz/

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8. 75 SQUADRON-RAF-RNZAF ASSOCIATION of NEW ZEALAND
	This is the official website of the NZ and UK Associations of No. 75 Squadron, RFC, RAF and RNZAF. 1916 - 2001. Contains contact details for the two Associations, details on the Squadron numbers four different lives, description and order forms for 75 NZ Accessories items, and copies of the most recent newsletters. http://www.75squadron-raf-rnzaf.com/ contact Military \| History

9. New Zealand in History
	An overview of New Zealand history, covering discovery, colonisation, and the post-colonial period. Land Wars, the Moriori, Maori history and culture, and a look at New Zealand today. Some biographies are included. http://www.history-nz.org/ History

10. 5 Squadron RNZAF Association
	Website for the benifit of current and past members of 5 Squadron RNZAF plus other interested persons.Contains a newsletter and info dealing with nz defence and items of historic RNZAF and military interest http://www.5sqnassn.org.nz/ Military \| History

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