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Lots of events have had an impact on Marlborough. The recommended websites have information on these events and offer different perspectives.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
The New Zealand gold rush began with the discovery of gold in the Coromandel area in 1852. As more gold was discovered, people came to New Zealand from all o...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Otago.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
World War One was an international conflict that took place from 1914 to 1918, and was also known as The Great War. It began in Europe and involved over thir...
Entry last updated: 24/11/25
Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)
On 19 September 1893 New Zealand became the first self-governing country to enfranchise women or give women the right to vote. Voting rights for women or wom...
Entry last updated: 3/09/25
Descendants of Te Ruahikihiki settled on the shores of Te Waihora | Lake Ellesmere. Selwyn District is named after the river, which was named for Bishop Geor...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Tasman.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Buddhism is a belief system based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who lived in the 6th century BC. He was called Buddha which means The Enlightened On...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25
Since the 1700s, new people have immigrated to Aotearoa. Some came in search of a better way of life or because their country was no longer safe. Newcomers c...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
The culture of New Zealand is unique. It includes bits of history from various sections of society that go to make up New Zealand. You can see it in items li...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25