Action through

education and

remembrance.

We teach the lessons of the Holocaust to empower New Zealanders to stand against antisemitism, discrimination and apathy today.

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Teachers

programmes and resources

A classroom or library setting with students sitting and listening to an instructor. The instructor is a man with glasses and a beard, standing near a large screen that displays the title 'Understanding the Holocaust.' The room is decorated with bookshelves filled with books and various informational posters.

Holocaust education helps students develop empathy, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of prejudice and human rights.

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Our ready-to-use, curriculum-aligned resources and programmes make it straightforward for teachers to deliver this important topic effectively.

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We offer school group programmes onsite at our Centre in Wellington, in-school or online across New Zealand. All sessions are tailored to NCEA and the New Zealand curriculum.

Professional development programmes are also available.

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Students

resources and timeline

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Gain a clear understanding of the Holocaust through our detailed timeline, which maps the major events before, during, and after this dark period in history.

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The comprehensive timeline, FAQs, collection items and New Zealand survivor stories, help students and educators grasp the sequence, scale, and human impact of the Holocaust.

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Two women are looking at historic displays on a large poster board about family history and war, with one woman holding an informational pamphlet, in a museum exhibit setting.
Two women are looking at historic displays on a large poster board about family history and war, with one woman holding an informational pamphlet, in a museum exhibit setting.

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Visit

The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand is the country’s national centre for Holocaust education and remembrance.

Established by survivors, refugees and their descendants, we tell the stories of the Holocaust through a New Zealand lens, including survivor testimonies and parallel timelines of events in Europe and New Zealand’s response.

We welcome school groups, adult groups, and public visitors onsite in Wellington.

Plan your visit
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A black and white photo of a stage with musicians playing string instruments, in front of a large screen displaying a historical black and white photograph of five people, some holding musical instruments, outdoors in an urban area.

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Events

Join us throughout the year for commemorative events, thought-provoking talks, film screenings, music, presentations, exhibitions and more...

From solemn remembrance to inspiring conversations, there’s always something meaningful happening at our Centre in Wellington, around the country and online.

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A young woman and a survivor smiling and posing in an indoor setting with large windows and curtains in the background.

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Survivors

While every Holocaust survivor has a different story to tell, they all share a common bond: they chose to make a new start here in Aotearoa New Zealand. These survivors give us a rare, personal look at what life was like before, during, and after the Holocaust.

By bravely sharing their most difficult memories and messages for the future, they help us understand the past so that we can work together to build a better tomorrow.

Meet the Survivors
A woman seated at a desk with newspapers, a laptop, a tablet, and a smartphone in front of her. She is reading a newspaper. The desk has various papers and a display stand with photos.
A woman seated at a desk with newspapers, a laptop, a tablet, and a smartphone in front of her. She is reading a newspaper. The desk has various papers and a display stand with photos.

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Collections

We preserve the history of New Zealand’s Holocaust survivors through the items they carried with them. Our collection includes everything from personal photographs to handwritten testimonies.

These aren't just artefacts; they are clues to the past that help us understand the real human experiences of the Holocaust.

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Support us

We rely on the generosity of New Zealanders to support our important work for this, and future generations.

Whether you’re a member, donor or volunteer, supporting Holocaust education and remembrance, helps inspire a future that is free of antisemitism and ensures that the stories and lessons are never forgotten. 

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