Heads of government in Australia and NZ always sit in the lower house of parliament... or do they?| Dr André Brett
Happy Leap Day 2024! Please enjoy some fun political history trivia about Australian and NZ leaders.| Dr André Brett
A narrative history recounting experiences of New Zealand's worst railway accident, the Tangiwai disaster of Christmas Eve 1953.| Dr André Brett
Auckland's entire railway network is to be closed and rebuilt in stages. How did we get here?| Dr André Brett
New Zealand's passenger trains have slow overall end-to-end speeds. Even modest improvements will enable competitive offerings that are quicker than driving.| Dr André Brett
Just got back from the public transport policy briefing. Amazing turnout. Thousands of planners holding documents and chanting "better things aren't possible". I jest—a bit.| Dr André Brett
New Zealand needs a major modal shift. It's time to summon a sense of purpose and invest in a bold vision for the future with rail at the forefront of transport planning.| Dr André Brett
I thought it was about time that I updated my research pages. So, because I know how to party, I did it on a Friday evening. Please enjoy a quick tour.| Dr André Brett
Fancy some hot takes, rigorous research, and awesome maps about NZ railways? We got you fam.| Dr André Brett
My long-standing history of Hawke’s Bay is out this month in new edition. It’s been in print and selling steadily since 2017. This new edition is in full colour, with full revision of everything from the 1950s onwards and a major update covering the cyclone that devastated Hawke’s Bay in February 2023 New colour pictures … More The history of Hawke’s Bay – third edition| Matthew Wright
My next major book, Those Who Have the Courage, the history of the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps and predecessor forces, is being released on 3 April by my publishers, Oratia Books. At 648 pages and 350,000-odd words backed by 3,320 endnotes it’s the largest book I have written. It is also my 64th book. … More Those who have the courage| Matthew Wright
I visited my home town of Napier a few weeks back and was stunned by the obvious poverty now evident across the place – this in the past twelve months, since a disastrous cyclone. This much poverty hasn’t generated that quickly, but it’s as if the cyclone made it visible. There are homeless people trying … More A visit to art deco central – and its poverty| Matthew Wright
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed 184 years ago and remains a key founding document of New Zealand, establishing a legal basis for the state and contractually defining race relations between a colonial power and the people who had been colonised. It is a vital document, an important document, and a necessary document for New … More The Treaty of Waitangi and the backlash brigade| Matthew Wright
Discover the best of Akaroa in one day. Explore dolphin cruises, The Giants House, and more. Perfect guide for a quick trip.| Albom Adventures