Welcome...

Hawke’s Bay history is unique and fascinating.  As a historian dedicated to writing and preserving Hawke’s Bay history through books, brochures, articles and public lectures, I am pleased to be able to share my passion with you on this website.  Here you can subscribe to my blog, purchase my books, enquire about a commissioned publication for your organization, or for a speaking engagement or historical tour, or just browse to find out some more about our region’s past. I hope you find my website helpful and I would love to hear from you if you have questions or comments.

Please subscribe to my blog to get regular updates on my research activity and snippets of interesting Hawke’s Bay history.

If you wish to enquire about a book to record your organisation’s history, or a talk at a conference, please refer to the Shop section, or send me a message through the Contact link. My speciality areas are business history and earthquakes/Art Deco buildings in Hawke’s Bay.

Best wishes

Michael Fowler CA, MBS
Member PHANZ