The ‘‘old Maori’’ depicted in this card is Hori Kerei Taiaroa, Paramount Chief of Ngai Tahu. : Welcome to our world

The Tudor-style bath house in Rotorua which opened in 1908. Postcards from the collection of Leo Haks. : Welcome to our world

Ben Lomond looms above Queenstown, offering views of the Remarkables, Cecil Peak and Walter Peak. : Welcome to our world

The Pink and White Terraces (at Lake Rotomahana) were destroyed in the Tarawera eruption of 1886. : Welcome to our world

A Risso’s dolphin, Pelorus Jack first appeared in 1888 and for 24 years accompanied boats through the outer Marlborough Sounds. : Welcome to our world

Alexander Hatrick’s floating hotel on the Wanganui River in 1904. : Welcome to our world

The introduction of refrigerated transport in 1882 opened up an export market for beef, butter and cheese in Britain. : Welcome to our world

A 1913 advertisement for migrants from Britain to relocate to New Zealand. : Welcome to our world

Pocket novelty postcards concealed a concertina of images — in this case, 12 views of Oamaru. : Welcome to our world

Welcome to our world : Welcome to our world