Mokaa – The land of opportunity: 125 years of Indians in Aotearoa exhibition – 13 to 24 August

You are welcome to come and view the free exhibition Mokaa – The land of opportunity: 125 years of Indians in Aotearoa:

• Monday 13 August to Friday 24 August (the exhibition is open 8am to 5pm weekdays, not on weekends)
• Christchurch City Council foyer
• 53 Hereford Street
• Christchurch Central

This exhibition highlights the history of Indians in New Zealand.

It includes true stories with over 100 compelling and rarely seen photographs of New Zealand Indian settlement – from the first Indian presence, to pioneering settlers, to established communities in New Zealand.

Download the poster [PDF]

Learn more about India and New Zealand

• Books about East Indians in New Zealand
• Books about India – Social life and customs
• Booklist about the vibrant cultures of India
• Indian and Hindu groups in Canterbury
• Nancy Swarbrick, Indians, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand,  (accessed 25 July 2018) Story by Nancy Swarbrick, published 8 Feb 2005, updated 25 Mar 2015