About us
The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand is the national centre for Holocaust education, remembrance, and testimony. Established by survivors, refugees, and their descendants, our work bridges history with the present day, inspiring New Zealanders to stand against prejudice, discrimination, and apathy.
We invite you to explore our origins, leadership teams, and the resources that support our education and remembrance initiatives. In the sections below, you’ll also find links to our online shop, and how to contact us.
Mission and history
Discover our core purpose and the origins of the Centre. Learn how our work has evolved from a grassroots initiative by survivors into New Zealand's leading national institution for Holocaust education, antisemitism awareness, and human rights education.
Patron
We are honoured and privileged to have the vice-regal patronage of the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand.
Management and Board
Read about the dedicated leadership team and the Board members who govern our organisation, oversee our strategic direction, and ensure our community programmes are delivered effectively across New Zealand.
Official records
As a registered New Zealand charity, we operate with complete transparency. Access our official constitutional documents, compliance records, and current annual reports detailing our financial performance and community impact.
News, media, and speeches
Stay informed with our official media releases, public commentary, and recent updates. This section archives key speeches from our staff and board members, alongside coverage of our national commemoration events.
Online shop
Browse our curated selection of literature, historical texts, and educational resources. Every purchase directly funds our ongoing education programmes and helps preserve survivor testimonies for future generations.
Contact us
Get in touch with our team. Whether you are looking to support our work, have a media enquiry, or wish to connect with our Education Director about custom programmes, you can find all our contact details here.