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Image: Marae for Cook Islanders, Māngere, 1991 (https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/35910/rec/43) by [unkown]. Collection: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections Footprints 03495.

Decolonising the Pacific

This entry will help you find the best websites and collections to explore the decolonisation of the Pacific, including Aotearoa New Zealand's continued inte...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24

Image: Maori Leaders of Gisborne (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22678554) by [unknown]. Collection: Alexander Turnbull Library, Ref: 1/2-044562-F.

People of the East Coast

This section will help you get familiar with iwi, hapū, groups of people, and well-known names in politics, sport, and entertainment from this rohe (region).

Entry last updated: 14/05/24

Image: Gallipoli Military Campaign: Otago Gully Headquarters Staff, Gallipoli (https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/909546) by Lawrence Doubleday from Te Papa.

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

World War One (daily life)

World War One, also known as the First World War or the Great War, lasted from 1914 until 1918. During these four years, daily life changed for everyone invo...

Entry last updated: 15/09/25

Image: Mount Tarawera in eruption June 10 1886 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Charles-Blomfield-Mount-Tarawera-in-eruption-June-10-1886.jpg) by Charles Blomfield on Wikimedia Commons.

Mount Tarawera eruption 1886

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

On 10 June 1886, the eruption of Mount Tarawera shook the volcanic plateau of the North Island in Aotearoa New Zealand. Ash and debris from the volcano burie...

Entry last updated: 10/07/25

Image: Old whaling station closed in 1964 - panoramio (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_whaling_station_closed_in_1964_-_panoramio.jpg) by DB Thats-Me on Wikimedia Commons.

Places of Marlborough

There are many places that are significant to Marlborough, known as Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka in te reo Māori.

Entry last updated: 14/05/24

Image: Parihaka Pa (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23078293) by [unknown]. Collection: Alexander Turnbull Library, Ref: 1/2-056542-F.

Events of New Plymouth

Lots of things have happened that have had an impact on New Plymouth. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspectives.

Entry last updated: 14/05/24

Image: View of Taupō Kainga from the Taua Tapu (Pukerua) Track, Plimmerton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivesnz/17210987220/), from Archives New Zealand on flickr.

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

History (New Zealand)

Aotearoa New Zealand has a unique story involving a variety of people, places and events. In this entry we'll show you the best websites and books to use to ...

Entry last updated: 25/06/25

Image: Blackfoot Paua shells sold in New Zealand (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paua3.jpg) by Doka54 on Wikimedia Commons.

Stones & shells (New Zealand)

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Pāua shells and gemstones like pounamu are considered precious taonga (treasures) in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our long shorelines are covered with shells of all...

Entry last updated: 10/07/25

Lots of things have happened that have had an impact on the Selwyn District. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspe...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24