Through much of the 19th century NZ politicians and administrators dreamed of running a vast empire in the Pacific. Parts of that dream came true - although for some, it was more like a nightmare.

Today, Aotearoa has fewer Pacific possessions that it once had, but the history of our attempts at colonial expansion has effects which continue to reverberate throughout the Pacific.


For more on this subject:
Can’t Get There From Here by Andre Brett
Trainlands by Neill Atkinson
Te Ara Encyclopaedia - Railways https://teara.govt.nz/en/railways