The Irish have contributed significantly to the development of New Zealand society and, today, around 20% of New Zealanders have Irish ancestry.
This site has been established to highlight the historical and contemporary connections between New Zealand and Ireland. Additionally, a list of Irish migrants who sailed to New Zealand is being created to assist those researching their Irish heritage. The links between New Zealand and Ireland are extensive: enjoy your exploration of the Irish Kiwi experience at the links provided below.
A WORD OF WELCOME - Former New Zealand Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Jim Bolger, is of Irish extraction. His parents emigrated from Wexford earlier this century to settle in New Zealand. What does the Irish connection mean to him?
- HISTORY
- A very brief history of Irish emigration to New Zealand is discussed here.
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- For those wishing to conduct further reading about the Irish in New Zealand a select bibliography is provided here.
- EVENTS
- This page contains information about events or notices that may be of interest to those visiting this site. Latest information relates to the Celtic Connections conference, taking place in Wellington between 24 and 26 October 2002.
- RESEARCH
- Details of my current research about Irish and Scottish migration worldwide in the twentieth century are included here.
- KIWIS IN IRELAND
- The emigration process has not been entirely one way and this site also provides details of New Zealand connections in Ireland.
- IRISH IN NEW ZEALAND
- Past and contemporary Irish connections in New Zealand are noted.
- MIGRANT LIST
- To facilitate those researching their Irish heritage, a list of Irish migrants is being compiled. As at October 1998, there are almost 400 names on the list.
- LINKS
- A list of other links exploring the New Zealand Ireland connections is provided here. If your Home Page features an Irish migrant in New Zealand,
e-mail me to include a link from this site.
Please contact me if you have any suggestions, additions or corrections.
Last modified: 3 May 2009
This site is maintained by
Angela McCarthy
