# Historical New Zealand

> Interactive map of historical New Zealand photos by decade and location. (iPhone/iPad app by Adrian Ross.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historical-new-zealand/id1225481998 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adrian Ross](https://appshunter.io/developer/299463214)
- Category: Reference, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-04-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historical-new-zealand/id1225481998/reviews.md

## What is Historical New Zealand?

Discover New Zealand's past through historical photos on an interactive map – in your current location or anywhere in the country. A fascinating and fun insight into the past for locals and travellers alike.

Search by decade and see the beginnings of NZ in the 1840s, flying boats from the 1950s, fashions from the 1970s or how your town or city has changed over the years.

Share photos with friends by email, messaging, Twitter or Facebook.

## Key features

- Interactive historical photo map
- Location-based discovery
- Search by decade
- View town/city changes
- Share photos
- Explore from 1840s to 1970s

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historical-new-zealand/id1225481998/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Historical NewZealand fan

*2024-11-16*

This looks  like a great  app  to study up on landscape of New Zealand ,thanks so much Historical New Zealand

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2021-09-15, version 1.3.1*

Love the app.

### 5/5 — Phenomenally Designed peek into history

*2017-04-29, version 1.1*

This app is brilliantly designed, has a great interface and gives you insight into the history of you local area! The ability to select your decade of interest and to change your viewing area works smoothly and the images selected give a fantastic glimpse into the past! Brilliant app, highly recommend!

## Frequently asked questions about Historical New Zealand

### What is Historical New Zealand?

Historical New Zealand is a free reference app that allows you to explore New Zealand's past through historical photos on an interactive map. You can view changes in towns and cities over time, from the 1840s to the 1970s.

### Does Historical New Zealand have ads?

No, Historical New Zealand does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### What devices is Historical New Zealand compatible with?

Historical New Zealand is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Historical New Zealand?

Historical New Zealand has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Historical New Zealand updated?

The latest version of Historical New Zealand is 1.3.1, and it was last updated on July 26, 2020. This indicates infrequent updates.

### Can I share historical photos from Historical New Zealand?

Yes, you can share historical photos with friends via email, messaging, Twitter, or Facebook directly from the app.

### What historical periods can I explore with Historical New Zealand?

You can explore New Zealand's past from the beginnings in the 1840s, through the 1950s with flying boats, and up to the fashions of the 1970s.

### What is the user rating for Historical New Zealand?

Historical New Zealand has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 1 rating, suggesting mixed user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2026-06-12

Works better on the Mac. Generally looks nicer.

### 1.3.1 — 2020-07-26

Fix loading of some recalcitrant images.

### 1.2.1 — 2017-08-08

Improved stability

### 1.2 — 2017-07-10

New: collect favourite photos
New: share links that open in the app

### 1.1 — 2017-04-27

Be more helpful when something goes wrong.

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## More apps by Adrian Ross

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All apps by Adrian Ross: https://appshunter.io/developer/299463214

## Related topics

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