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Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from the Waimakariri District.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24![Image: Group of Indians, 1962 (https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/309876/rec/28) by [Unknown]. Collection: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 1851-004. Image cropped.](https://images.ctfassets.net/q60gmaba8x5v/jGNpLnoIBStCdjMUuyGW5/1b277f776e78b365367851c681284fbb/MA_image_final.jpg)
This entry recommends places to find information about the history of immigration to Tāmaki Makaurau and New Zealand. This includes immigration laws and chan...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24![Image: Wreck of the City of Perth and Benvenue, Timaru, 1882 (https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/310203) by [Unknown]. Collection: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 5-2553. No known copyright. Image cropped.](https://images.ctfassets.net/q60gmaba8x5v/1nls2jgcOeaRilBKYvzCBv/2a09238920e924d6db476f879ae2a92d/mini_magick20221212-1-f3pznz.jpg)
Lots of things have happened that have impacted life in South Canterbury. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspecti...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
There are many places that are significant to Southland, known as Murihiku in Te Reo Māori. The following websites and museums have information about the his...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
For many Christians, Christmas marks the birth of Jesus. It is celebrated on 25 December in most countries around the world, and involves traditions like San...
Entry last updated: 14/04/26![Image: The sailing ship Maori. Between 1850 and 1870? (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22856847) by [Unknown]. Collection: Alexander Turnbull Library. Ref: G-351. Image cropped.](https://images.ctfassets.net/q60gmaba8x5v/7aKdQQwtK9hnD7urFjmUJE/14f32c8100ece37bf601210585655380/Colonialism.jpg)
Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)
The world has a long history of colonialism. Colonialism is when one country takes political control over the land and people of another country, usually thr...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
The Erebus disaster is considered New Zealand's worst air accident. On 28 November 1979, Air New Zealand flight TE901 crashed on the slopes of Mount Erebus d...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Ballantynes is a well-known department store in Christchurch. On 18 November 1947 a fire broke out in the store and many workers were trapped inside. 41 peop...
Entry last updated: 1/12/25
This entry will help you find information about Māori migration to cities, their challenges, and what this meant for their identity as Māori. You will also f...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about events from Tasman's histories.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24