Remembering and Becoming investigates how oral histories can enrich our understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand's past. The book provides clear explanations of oral history methodologies and insightful analyses of personal narratives while exploring themes such as race, culture, class, religion, gender, place, sexuality and family. Drawing from diverse backgrounds and extensive experience, the contributing authors challenge conventional historical assumptions and highlight the unique insights oral histories offer. Accessible and engaging, Remembering and Becoming emphasises the vital role of oral history in broadening our historical perspectives.Contributors include established and emerging oral historians and academics: Robyn Andrews, Dean Broughton, Helena Cook, Deborah Dunsford, Helen Frizzell, Anna Green, Megan Hutching, Margaret Kawharu, Natalie Looyer, Jane Moodie, Pip Oldham, Megan Potiki, Elizabeth Ward and Cheryl Ware.