Oral history in Aotearoa New Zealand

Remembering and Becoming investigates how personal narratives can deepen our understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand’s history. The contributing authors, drawing from diverse backgrounds and extensive experience, use interviews to explore themes such as ethnicity, culture, class, religion, gender, place, sexuality, age, family and war. The insights gained from these interviews challenge conventional historical assumptions and reveal the unique perspectives that oral histories provide.