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Kōrero: Regional economies

New Zealand ports, around 1890

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New Zealand ports, around 1890

The existence of a port, particularly one with overseas trade, helped to shape a distinct region. The ports were usually the principal town of the district, or close to the principal town. Much of the trade of the district passed through them.

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Malcolm McKinnon, Regional economies – Development of regional economies, 1850 to 1920, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/map/25217/new-zealand-ports-around-1890 (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Malcolm McKinnon, i tāngia i te 6 April 2010.