The Big Smoke

A DigitalNZ Story by Bridget Williams Books

Image: [Speer, William Henry], d 1867 :The Bombay, Capt Sellars. Started in her from London June 16th 1862 arrived at Dunedin New Zealand September 10th 1862.

[Speer, William Henry], d 1867 :The Bombay, Capt Sellars. Started in her from London June 16th 1862 arrived at Dunedin New Zealand September 10th 1...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Norman, Edmund, 1820-1875. Attributed works :Pa, Te Aro, Wellington looking towards the Hutt River [1842 or 1843?]

Norman, Edmund, 1820-1875. Attributed works :Pa, Te Aro, Wellington looking towards the Hutt River [1842 or 1843?]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Lambton Quay

Lambton Quay

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Painting; Cargill's Monument, 1864

Painting; Cargill's Monument, 1864

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

Image: Norman, Edmund 1820-1875 :Canterbury Plains,- New Zealand. / Drawn by E. Norman. Maclure, Macdonald & Macgregor, Lith, London. Lyttelton, Published by Martin G. Heywood, [ca 1855].

Norman, Edmund 1820-1875 :Canterbury Plains,- New Zealand. / Drawn by E. Norman. Maclure, Macdonald & Macgregor, Lith, London. Lyttelton, Published...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Free emigration to New Zealand poster

Free emigration to New Zealand poster

University of Otago

Image: Nattrass, Luke 1803?-1875 :City of Wellington, New Zealand. 1841. [W. Richardson lithographer from a sketch by L. Nattrass. 2nd edition]. Wellington, McKee & Gamble [ca 1890. Section three, right-hand side]

Nattrass, Luke 1803?-1875 :City of Wellington, New Zealand. 1841. [W. Richardson lithographer from a sketch by L. Nattrass. 2nd edition]. Wellingto...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mears Farm Mt Eden, Auckland

Mears Farm Mt Eden, Auckland

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Pearse, John, 1802-1882 (Collector) :[Poster]. Wellington Athenaeum and Mechanics' Institute. Public conference on evening classes. The committee of the Institute earnestly invite the young men of Wellington & others to meet in the Hall on Monday, the 18th inst... John Pearse, Hon. Sec. Wellington, June 14th 1855.

Pearse, John, 1802-1882 (Collector) :[Poster]. Wellington Athenaeum and Mechanics' Institute. Public conference on evening classes. The committee o...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Baker, Richard, 1810-1854 :Major Baker's cottage, Wellington, May 1st 1841.

Baker, Richard, 1810-1854 :Major Baker's cottage, Wellington, May 1st 1841.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Plan of Wellington, 1840

Plan of Wellington, 1840

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: City of Auckland. The capital of New Zealand.

City of Auckland. The capital of New Zealand.

University of Otago

Image: Dunedin from Little Paisley.

Dunedin from Little Paisley.

University of Otago

Image: [Abbot, Edward Immyns] d 1849 :Dunedin from Little Paisley. London. Published by Fredk J Wilson, 21 Gt Russell St, Bloomsbury [ca 1853]

[Abbot, Edward Immyns] d 1849 :Dunedin from Little Paisley. London. Published by Fredk J Wilson, 21 Gt Russell St, Bloomsbury [ca 1853]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Black, G. B. fl 1840s-1850s :S. C. Brees, C. E. late of Wellington, New Zealand - [London 1849 or 1850?]

Black, G. B. fl 1840s-1850s :S. C. Brees, C. E. late of Wellington, New Zealand - [London 1849 or 1850?]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Brees's colonial panorama of New Zealand, the longest painting in the world; illustrating emigration, the settlers and the New Zealanders; from drawings taken on the spot by S. C. Brees, C. E., late Principal Engineer to the New Zealand Company. [Advertising flyer] [London] J. Carrall, Printer, 275 Strand [1849]

Brees's colonial panorama of New Zealand, the longest painting in the world; illustrating emigration, the settlers and the New Zealanders; from dra...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pitone Pa, Wellington, 59. Engraved by Henry Melville. Drawn by S C Brees. [London, 1847].

Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pitone Pa, Wellington, 59. Engraved by Henry Melville. Drawn by S C Brees. [London, 1847].

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: [Brees, Samuel Charles] 1810-1865 :Courts of Justice, Wellington [ca 1843]

[Brees, Samuel Charles] 1810-1865 :Courts of Justice, Wellington [ca 1843]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: [Brees, Samuel Charles] 1810-1865 :The bank, Wellington [Between 1842 and 1845] Engraved by Henry Melville; drawn by S C Brees [London, 1847]

[Brees, Samuel Charles] 1810-1865 :The bank, Wellington [Between 1842 and 1845] Engraved by Henry Melville; drawn by S C Brees [London, 1847]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Plan of the town of Auckland in the Island of New-Ulster or Northern Island New Zealand by Felton Mathew Surv. Gen., 1841

Plan of the town of Auckland in the Island of New-Ulster or Northern Island New Zealand by Felton Mathew Surv. Gen., 1841

Auckland Libraries

Image: O'Mealy, J.B. fl 1842 :Plan of Auckland as it stood in January 1842 [ms map]. J.B. O'Mealy, Asst. Surveyor.

O'Mealy, J.B. fl 1842 :Plan of Auckland as it stood in January 1842 [ms map]. J.B. O'Mealy, Asst. Surveyor.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Saxton, John Waring 1806-1866 :The town and part of the harbour of Nelson in 1842, about a year after its first foundation / drawn by John Saxton Esqr; Day & Haghe lithrs. London, Smith Elder & Co., [1845]. [Central section]

Saxton, John Waring 1806-1866 :The town and part of the harbour of Nelson in 1842, about a year after its first foundation / drawn by John Saxton E...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Saxton, John Waring 1806-1866 :The town and part of the harbour of Nelson in 1842, about a year after its first foundation / drawn by John Saxton Esqr; Day & Haghe lithrs. London, Smith Elder & Co., [1845]. [Right section]

Saxton, John Waring 1806-1866 :The town and part of the harbour of Nelson in 1842, about a year after its first foundation / drawn by John Saxton E...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Pearse, John 1808-1882 :J. P.'s first lodgings at foot of Wellington Terrace, Wellington [1852]

Pearse, John 1808-1882 :J. P.'s first lodgings at foot of Wellington Terrace, Wellington [1852]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Swainson, William 1789-1855 :Hutts [sic] of the first settlers Petoni Beach. [1840].

Swainson, William 1789-1855 :Hutts [sic] of the first settlers Petoni Beach. [1840].

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mrs Bambridge and children shelling peas

Mrs Bambridge and children shelling peas

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Auckland.

Auckland.

University of Otago

Image: Athenaeum, Lambton Quay, Wellington

Athenaeum, Lambton Quay, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Armagh Street, Christchurch

Armagh Street, Christchurch

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Britomart. Auckland

Britomart. Auckland

Auckland Libraries

Image: Bell Hill, Dunedin

Bell Hill, Dunedin

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Parnell from Exhibition Grounds

Parnell from Exhibition Grounds

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Mary Ann Eleanor Petre

Mary Ann Eleanor Petre

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: House, and premises of T Gormann, carpenter, in Nelson

House, and premises of T Gormann, carpenter, in Nelson

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Davie, Frank H, fl 1881 :Suburb of Falsgrave [map with ms annotations]. The property of Hon. J Hall, to be sold by auction on Saturday, December 17, 1881, at our salerooms, at 1.30 sharp. J.T. Ford & Co., Auctioneers. Surveyed by Frank H Davie, 1881

Davie, Frank H, fl 1881 :Suburb of Falsgrave [map with ms annotations]. The property of Hon. J Hall, to be sold by auction on Saturday, December 17...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Dunedin Exchange Building.

Dunedin Exchange Building.

University of Otago

Image: Princes Street, Dunedin

Princes Street, Dunedin

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Princes Street, Dunedin

Princes Street, Dunedin

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Supreme Court [Whitmore St, Wellington. Laying the foundation stone]

Supreme Court [Whitmore St, Wellington. Laying the foundation stone]

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Clayton, William Henry, 1822-1877 :Government Departmental Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand. Erected 1876.

Clayton, William Henry, 1822-1877 :Government Departmental Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand. Erected 1876.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Scene in the bush showing a thatched hut, three people, and washing on a line

Scene in the bush showing a thatched hut, three people, and washing on a line

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Lady Eliza Lucy Grey, nee Spencer

Lady Eliza Lucy Grey, nee Spencer

Auckland Libraries

Image: [Fox, William] 1812-1893 :Wellington 1843. Mr Fox's first house - where Gen[eral] Assembly building now.

[Fox, William] 1812-1893 :Wellington 1843. Mr Fox's first house - where Gen[eral] Assembly building now.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Temple, L B fl 1860s :Post Office, Auckland, N.Z. 1867.

Temple, L B fl 1860s :Post Office, Auckland, N.Z. 1867.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Princess Theatre Dunedin. Commencing Monday 13th February 1888 and following nights, Grand production of Planquette's masterpiece, "Les cloches de Corneville; or, The chimes of Normandy" by the Pinafore Opera Company. Fergusson & Mitchell lith [1888]

Princess Theatre Dunedin. Commencing Monday 13th February 1888 and following nights, Grand production of Planquette's masterpiece, "Les cloches de ...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Herrmann, Louisa Marian, 1864-1955: Orchestra and choir, Wellington Musical Festival, 1894

Herrmann, Louisa Marian, 1864-1955: Orchestra and choir, Wellington Musical Festival, 1894

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Domain

Domain

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: [Brees, Samuel Charles] 1810-1865 :Barrett's Hotel, Wellington [Between 1842 and 1845] Drawn by S C Brees ; engraved by Henry Melville [London, 1847]

[Brees, Samuel Charles] 1810-1865 :Barrett's Hotel, Wellington [Between 1842 and 1845] Drawn by S C Brees ; engraved by Henry Melville [London, 1847]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Rakawakaputa, P. Cooper Plains.

Rakawakaputa, P. Cooper Plains.

University of Otago

Image: Pipitea pā, 1842

Pipitea pā, 1842

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: View of Auckland Harbour, New Zealand, taken during the Regatta of January 1862 (Race of the Maori War Canoes)

View of Auckland Harbour, New Zealand, taken during the Regatta of January 1862 (Race of the Maori War Canoes)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Hogan, Patrick Joseph, 1804-1878 :No. 4, Auckland, New Zealand. (From the new wharf). Queen Street and foot of Shortland Street, Market House, Weselyan Chapel and College. Drawn by P. J. Hogan, 1852. Lith. by Standidge & Co., Old Jewry [London, 1852]

Hogan, Patrick Joseph, 1804-1878 :No. 4, Auckland, New Zealand. (From the new wharf). Queen Street and foot of Shortland Street, Market House, Wese...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Church Hill fort, October 1843

Church Hill fort, October 1843

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: New Barracks, Auckland, 1848

New Barracks, Auckland, 1848

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: Hogan, Patrick Joseph 1804-1878 :View of Auckland / P J Hogan del ; Ford & West imp. [London ; Smith, Elder & Co., 1853]

Hogan, Patrick Joseph 1804-1878 :View of Auckland / P J Hogan del ; Ford & West imp. [London ; Smith, Elder & Co., 1853]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Auckland wharf market

Auckland wharf market

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Photographer unknown :Te Aro Flat, Wellington

Photographer unknown :Te Aro Flat, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Looking south from the foreshore of Mechanics Bay..1860

Looking south from the foreshore of Mechanics Bay..1860

Auckland Libraries

Image: Hatton, Walter Scarlett, 1873-1938 :Part of town & harbour of Dunedin, Otago, N.Z. [1861]

Hatton, Walter Scarlett, 1873-1938 :Part of town & harbour of Dunedin, Otago, N.Z. [1861]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Orakei looking towards Rangitoto Island

Orakei looking towards Rangitoto Island

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Photographer unknown :[Orakei Marae, Bastion Point, Auckland, ca 1890]

Photographer unknown :[Orakei Marae, Bastion Point, Auckland, ca 1890]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Photographer unknown :[Canoe of Paora Tuhaere, Orakei, Auckland Harbour.ca 1890]

Photographer unknown :[Canoe of Paora Tuhaere, Orakei, Auckland Harbour.ca 1890]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Auckland

Auckland

Auckland Libraries

Image: Artist unknown :Case of tangi mode of salutation. [ca 1860-1863]

Artist unknown :Case of tangi mode of salutation. [ca 1860-1863]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Creator unknown : Possibly the Native Lands Committee

Creator unknown : Possibly the Native Lands Committee

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Grand Opera House Wellington :Thursday, 16th September, 1915 (for six nights only), Mr F Bennett presents the Maori Opera Company in HINEMOA, a Maori musical play in 3 acts; lyrics and music by Percy Flynn. Play produced by Mr Charles Archer. The first night's takings go to our wounded soldiers. Gilbert H Warren-Emery, touring manager. [Silk programme]

Grand Opera House Wellington :Thursday, 16th September, 1915 (for six nights only), Mr F Bennett presents the Maori Opera Company in HINEMOA, a Mao...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Unidentified Maori group performing a haka at the Basin Reserve, Wellington

Unidentified Maori group performing a haka at the Basin Reserve, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Leslie, Walter Jefferson, 1855-1915 :[Oriental Bay] 1909

Leslie, Walter Jefferson, 1855-1915 :[Oriental Bay] 1909

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: DOING THE BLOCK M/s. Fazunplate I hme siuli an indulgent husband J/r*. Sourgtapes Ye*> , so George Sometimes indulges a little too much, doesn't he ? (New Zealand Free Lance, 19 December 1908)

DOING THE BLOCK M/s. Fazunplate I hme siuli an indulgent husband J/r. Sourgtapes Ye> , so George Sometimes indulges a little too much, doesn't...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Gertie Tewsley smoking a pipe with Ethel Haggitt

Gertie Tewsley smoking a pipe with Ethel Haggitt

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Temperance Ladies' Brass Band, possibly in Auckland, ca 1910s

Temperance Ladies' Brass Band, possibly in Auckland, ca 1910s

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Worsley, Charles Nathaniel, 1862-1923 :[A wet evening; Wellington Town Hall, N.Z, ca 1900]

Worsley, Charles Nathaniel, 1862-1923 :[A wet evening; Wellington Town Hall, N.Z, ca 1900]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: THE INTEREST IN THE GENERAL ELECTIONS: A PORTION OF THE CROWD WATCHING FOR THE RESULTS IN CATHEDRAL SQUARE, CHRISTCHURCH, N.Z., ON THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1908

THE INTEREST IN THE GENERAL ELECTIONS: A PORTION OF THE CROWD WATCHING FOR THE RESULTS IN CATHEDRAL SQUARE, CHRISTCHURCH, N.Z., ON THE EVENING OF N...

Auckland Libraries

Image: Maketū Wharetōtara

Maketū Wharetōtara

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Showing Alfred Duke of Edinburgh and Royal Party arriving at Queens Wharf, Auckland Central...

Showing Alfred Duke of Edinburgh and Royal Party arriving at Queens Wharf, Auckland Central...

Auckland Libraries

Image: Wounds may be bound up, and words forgiven, but he who betrays his friends, loses all credit. Feb 23 1861.

Wounds may be bound up, and words forgiven, but he who betrays his friends, loses all credit. Feb 23 1861.

University of Otago

Image: Mounted Special Constables during the 1913 waterfront strike, Wellington

Mounted Special Constables during the 1913 waterfront strike, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Buckle Street, Wellington, during the 1913 Waterfront Strike

Buckle Street, Wellington, during the 1913 Waterfront Strike

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: The Gitypouncil: Aye then, you hawker, clear out of the road with that barrow, or we'll bust you to smithereens ! (Observer, 16 October 1909)

The Gitypouncil: Aye then, you hawker, clear out of the road with that barrow, or we'll bust you to smithereens ! (Observer, 16 October 1909)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, 1925

Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, 1925

Auckland Libraries

Image: Customhouse Quay, Wellington

Customhouse Quay, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Chinese family in a greengrocer's shop

Chinese family in a greengrocer's shop

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Lower Rattray Street - Before Street Improvements

Lower Rattray Street - Before Street Improvements

Dunedin City Council Archives

Image: One of Auckland's charitable institutions: the Door of Hope, Cook Street

One of Auckland's charitable institutions: the Door of Hope, Cook Street

Auckland Libraries

Image: The larrikin, 1895 / J.S. Allan

The larrikin, 1895 / J.S. Allan

Trove

Image: Children's playground at Victoria Park, 1919

Children's playground at Victoria Park, 1919

Auckland Libraries

Image: A street orator at work

A street orator at work

Auckland Libraries

Image: Intersection of High, Manchester and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch, 8 May 1923

Intersection of High, Manchester and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch, 8 May 1923

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Looking north along Queen Street, Auckland Central showing the Metropolitan Hotel and the Ligar Canal in flood

Looking north along Queen Street, Auckland Central showing the Metropolitan Hotel and the Ligar Canal in flood

Auckland Libraries

Image: AX ASSYRIAN FATHER AND CHILDREN. (Otago Witness, 10 February 1904)

AX ASSYRIAN FATHER AND CHILDREN. (Otago Witness, 10 February 1904)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Sacrificed to the plague scare: Condemned building being demolished in Swanson Street, Auckland

Sacrificed to the plague scare: Condemned building being demolished in Swanson Street, Auckland

Auckland Libraries

Image: Christopher James Parr in mayoral attrire

Christopher James Parr in mayoral attrire

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Robert Heaton Rhodes

Robert Heaton Rhodes

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Smallpox vaccination certificate

Smallpox vaccination certificate

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Influenza depot

Influenza depot

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: A newly completed worker's home in Sydenham, Christchurch

A newly completed worker's home in Sydenham, Christchurch

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: Creator unknown :Photograph of town planning conference attendees, Wellington

Creator unknown :Photograph of town planning conference attendees, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Howe Street, Freemans Bay, 1954

Howe Street, Freemans Bay, 1954

Auckland Libraries

Image: Doing the washing

Doing the washing

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: James Smith's shop, Te Aro House, Cuba Street Wellington, ca 1880

James Smith's shop, Te Aro House, Cuba Street Wellington, ca 1880

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Young housemaids cooking, probably Christchurch region

Young housemaids cooking, probably Christchurch region

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: New Zealand wants domestic servants; good homes, good wages. [ca 1912].

New Zealand wants domestic servants; good homes, good wages. [ca 1912].

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Telegraph Office, Dunedin

Telegraph Office, Dunedin

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: EDUCATION A FAILURE. Farm labourers and navvies are at a premium this Christmas, and some big cheques have come to town. Clerks are at a big discount, and numbers are eagerly seeking employment.��Labovr report. Unemployed Bank Clerk: Isn't this sickening��that great hulking, uneducated crew living on the fat of the land this Christmas, while Vm starving ? There's no room for brains here. Why wasn't I brought up a navvy ? (Observer, 05 January 1907)

EDUCATION A FAILURE. Farm labourers and navvies are at a premium this Christmas, and some big cheques have come to town. Clerks are at a big disco...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: A CLAIM FOR OVERTIME. Boss �� You claim two hours overtime this week ,- pray when did that happen? Member of Clerks' Union: I woke up at five yesterday morning, and thought of my work, until seven. (Observer, 28 October 1911)

A CLAIM FOR OVERTIME. Boss �� You claim two hours overtime this week ,- pray when did that happen? Member of Clerks' Union: I woke up at five yest...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Maori road camp, Waikaremoana Road, Te Whaiti district

Maori road camp, Waikaremoana Road, Te Whaiti district

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Sandow the strong man

Sandow the strong man

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: F E Cooper, watchmaker and manufacturing jeweller; ...J W M Harrison's Gymnasium and School of Physical Culture; the only exponent in Wellington of the Sandow system ... York Buildings, 32 and 34 Manners Street ... E C Ludwig & Co, estate and business salesman [1902]

F E Cooper, watchmaker and manufacturing jeweller; ...J W M Harrison's Gymnasium and School of Physical Culture; the only exponent in Wellington of...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Plan of Cradock Hamlet, Titirangi Survey District

Plan of Cradock Hamlet, Titirangi Survey District

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: Two swaggers boiling a billy of tea, Milford Sound

Two swaggers boiling a billy of tea, Milford Sound

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Queen Street, Auckland

Queen Street, Auckland

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki