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About Us - Mō Mātou
Nau mai, haere mai, welcome to Kei Muri Māpara, the digital collections of the Methodist Church of New Zealand Archives.
The name Kei Muri Māpara was gifted to the Archives by Te Taha Māori – its meaning is:
Kei beyond the present, the former, the previous
Muri looking back
Māpara is a place in time, the writings, stories and reflections of history
Our collections span more than 200 years of New Zealand history, from Māori and missionaries, women and the vote, through to social reform and justice. We are the national archive for the Methodist Church and hold records from all across Aotearoa.
We invite you to delve into our fascinating and extensive digital collections of newspapers, publications, photographs, memorabilia, manuscripts, official proceedings and reports, and audio-visual material dating from 1817 to the present day.
Whether you're here for a browse, or to dig a bit more deeply, we hope that you enjoy your journey of exploration into the rich documentary taonga that we care for, and should you need any help, research guidance is just a click away.
We add new items and collections weekly, so please visit the site often – and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or comments, we’re here to help!
If you'd like a virtual tour of the site, please click here.
Content Warning - He Whakatūpato Kupu Kiko
Please be aware that our holdings include archives that contain language and views now considered outdated or offensive, or other information that may be considered disturbing. These archives reflect the era in which they were created and should be interpreted with historical awareness; they do not represent the values of the Methodist Church of New Zealand Archives.
We appreciate that some archives can be confronting and upsetting to some people, and advise that due care and consideration is taken when accessing them.
Should you wish to submit a request to have specific material removed from our website, please follow the steps outlined in our Takedown Policy.
