More links and websites
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Cook Strait rail ferries
The history of the Cook Strait ferries, on the NZHistory.net site.
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Lyttelton–Wellington ferries
More about ferries from NZHistory.net.
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Hatrick riverboats
The history of riverboats on the Whanganui River, and the legacy of Alexander Hatrick.
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New Zealand National Maritime Museum
The museum’s site has information on New Zealand’s maritime heritage, with an index of vessels, passenger lists and other historical details.
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New Zealand Ship & Marine Society
This society comprises people with an interest in ships and maritime activities. The website features historical information on New Zealand shipping companies and the interisland ferries.
More suggestions and sources
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Balderston, David. The harbour ferries of Auckland. Wellington: Grantham House, 1986.
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Balderston, David. The Waiheke ferries of Auckland. Wellington: Grantham House, 1991.
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Johnson, David. New Zealand’s maritime heritage. Auckland: Collins in association with David Bateman, 1987.
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McLean, Gavin. Captain’s log: New Zealand’s maritime history. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett, 2001.
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Tyrrell, A. R. River punts and ferries of southern New Zealand. Dunedin: Otago Heritage Books, 1996.