This page describes publications about Karori history other than those published by the Karori Historical Society.

 Unless noted otherwise, these publications are available in our collection.

As clear as yesterday : Recollections by members of the Probus Club of Karori : Tenth Anniversary 1991-2001 ed Joyce Harrison and Heather Montgomery [Wellington: The Club, 2001] 

Bellamy, Br Christopher, The Development of Section 37 Karori : 62 Friend St [1997] 

Bolitho, Elaine, St John’s Methodist Church Karori : The Land Survey, the Church and the People, Wellington: 1999 

Burfield, Lois, A Good Deihl of Reading, [Hastings]: L. J. Burfield, [1986] 

Burfield, Lois, More History of the Reading Family, 1700’s – 1990 [Hastings]: L. J. Burfield, 1990 

Campbell-Hunt, Diane, Developing a Sanctuary : The Karori Experience, Wellington: Victoria Link, 2002 

Collins, Bruce E., The Wreck of the Penguin Wellington: Steele Roberts, 2000 [Also available from the  Wellington Public Library. In 1909 the Penguin was wrecked off the coast of Wellington with the loss of 72 lives. Many of those who died were buried in Karori Cemetery. The Karori Historical Society has been involved in cleaning their graves.]

Cooper, Ngaire E., An Irish Journey from Roscrea to Wellington, [Wellington] : Published to Commemorate the Accidental Death of Joseph Brennan Ligouri McDonald on 13^th January 1889, 1989 

Donald, Robert (comp.), Robert Donald of Karori 1811 – 1895 : A Celebration of his Arrival in New Zealand 150 Years Ago on 31 March 1851, [Wellington: The Author, 2001] 

Edgar, David. Karori West : A Reflection on Karori West Normal School for its Fiftieth Anniversary 1932 – 1982, Wellington : Karori West Normal School Anniversary Committee, 1982 

Fletcher, Ron, Karori Sketches : A Way of Life in the Upper Karori Valley, [Wellington: The Author], n.d. (Unpublished reminiscences of Karori 1910 - ) 

Grocott, John. Karori Methodism : Being a Brief Resume of the Karori Methodist Community 1843 – 1946, [Wellington] : Prepared for the Jubilee of the Karori Methodist Church, 1946 

Harris, Marjorie J. Lancaster of Karori,1997 

Karori Golf Club Inc Silver Jubilee 1970 – 1995, Wellington: The Club, [1995]

Karori Hockey Club Golden Jubilee 1899-1949 [written by J. J. Mulheron], Wellington: The Club, [1949]

Kenneally, Joseph and Betty. Karori - Then: Past Images And Recollections From a Wellington Suburb. Wellington: Colonial Associates. 1980. [You can borrow this book from the Wellington Public Library].

Kennedy-Good, Justin. One Hundred Years of Care : St Mary’s Homes & Sprott House, Wellington: Sprott House Trust, 2000

Makara Model School Jubilee 1866 – 1964, Wellington: Souvenir Booklet Committee, 1964

Messenger, Herbert, Karori School Centenary 1857-1957, Issued by The Karori School Centennial Committee, Wellington: The Committee, [1957]

Monigatti, Rex. Rotary Club of Karori 1982 – 1992 : A Short History, [Wellington: The Club, 1992]

Randell, Beverley A Crowded Thorndon Cottage : the Story of William and Sarah Randell and their Children (Wellington: Gondwanaland Press, 1992)

The Robinson Story : Ancestors and Descendants of Richard Robinson and his wife Ann Collier Compiled by Beryl D. Lyle et al (Waikanae: Hugh T. Jones, 1991)

Shelton, Honor, The Centennial History of St. Matthias Church Makara – Wellington, 1867 – 1967, [1967]

Smedley, Beryl. Homewood and its Families : A Story of Wellington, Mallinson Rendell : Wellington, 1980

Souvenir of the Silver Jubilee of Futuna Retreat House : 62 Friend Street, Wellington 5, New Zealand : Conducted by the Fathers and Brothers of the Society of Mary 1948 – 1973, Wellington : Futuna Press, [1973]

Startup, Robin M. The Post Office at Karori : 133 Years of Service Masterton; The Author, 1996

Stribling, John. One Hundred Years : Karori Cricket Club 1880 – 1980, Wellington : Centennial Publications Sub-committee, 1980

Wilson, K. L. Karori Baptist Church : The First Fifty Years, Wellington : Karori Baptist Church, 1985