A Portrait of Plenty — New Zealand’s Agriculture & Fisheries (1930)

Step into a bright, illustrated panorama of industry and abundance. First issued in 1930 by celebrated cartographer MacDonald Gill, A Map of New Zealand Portraying Her Agricultural Products and Fisheries turns the islands into a lively atlas of work and water—sheep and dairy herds across green country, orchards and timber belts, fishing grounds and ports stitched together by shipping routes and rail. It’s New Zealand seen through the lens of productivity and pride, rendered with Gill’s unmistakable clarity and charm.

More Than a Map – A Testament to History

This is not just wall art—it’s a living economic portrait. Every symbol, vignette and label captures where livelihoods were made: pasture and paddock, cannery and wharf, river and coast. Ideal for historians, educators, designers, collectors, or anyone with family or professional ties to Aotearoa’s primary industries, this map is both a visual treasure and an educational tool.

Display it in classrooms, offices, museums, libraries, or your home, and create a space that invites reflection, study, and conversation.

Premium Materials & Finishes

We treat history with the respect it deserves. That’s why we offer multiple formats, each produced using the highest quality materials and modern archival printing techniques.

🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish reduces glare and highlights every detail—from pastoral icons to coastal labels.
Ideal for framing under glass, preserving your map for decades while showcasing it in sophisticated style.

💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two 80-micron gloss laminate sheets using true thermal bonding—not just surface lamination.
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface ideal for schools, offices, or high-traffic areas where the map will be referenced and handled often.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: Lacquered hang rails provide a polished, classic look. With a fitted hanging cord, your laminated map is ready to display—no framing required. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on heavyweight 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas, chosen for its rich texture and exceptional strength.
Uses pigment-based, fade-resistant inks that soak deeply into the canvas fibres, producing vibrant colour and sharp lines that endure for generations.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: Lacquered to enhance the wood grain and protect against wear, with a top cord for effortless hanging—perfect for a timeless, elegant presentation in any setting. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

Specifications

Why Choose This Map

✔ An Illustrated Economic Snapshot: Read at a glance where agriculture and fisheries flourished across the islands.
✔ Designer Pedigree: The unmistakable line and lettering of MacDonald Gill—informative, cheerful, and collectible.
✔ Clarity with Character: Vignettes and clean typography make complex information welcoming and easy to navigate.
✔ Crafted to Last: Premium substrates and archival inks keep colours and linework true for decades.
✔ Ready to Display: Optional hang-railed laminated or canvas editions provide a polished, museum-quality presentation—no framing required.
✔ A Meaningful Gift: Perfect for Kiwi families, educators, food and fibre professionals, and lovers of classic cartography.

Our Commitment

We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia using state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From the moment it leaves our workshop to the day it hangs on your wall, we ensure quality you can trust and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.

Bring this vivid portrait of Aotearoa’s working landscapes into your space. Order your 1930 Agricultural Products & Fisheries Map of New Zealand today—a tribute to the people, the produce, and the seas that shaped a nation.