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Image: Christchurch, New Zealand earthquake of 2011 - Peterborough Centre (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christchurch,_New_Zealand_earthquake_of_2011_-_Peterborough_Centre.jpg) by Andy Miah on Wikimedia Commons. CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en). Image cropped.
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Events of Christchurch

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Through our histories, lots of things have happened that have had an impact on Christchurch | Ōtautahi. The following resources explore these events and can ...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Image: Chichen Itza 2 (https://unsplash.com/photos/NjdpeYDHNrQ) by Daniel Schwen on Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en). Image cropped.
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Mayan civilisation

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

The Mayans are an ancient people that lived in South America thousands of years ago. They had a calendar more complicated than everyone else, and were amazin...

Entry last updated: 14/04/26
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Image: Rainbow Cross Walk, George Street (https://digitalnz.org/records/40398100/rainbow-cross-walk-george-street) by Evan Greensides. Collection: Manawatū Heritage. On DigitalNZ. Image cropped.
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LGBTQIA+ history

Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)

LGBTQIA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual (or ally) and more. The '+' signifies the ongoing acceptance...

Entry last updated: 14/04/26
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Image: Waitangi Day 2021, Ōhinemutu by Dave Moulden. Courtesy of Rotorua Library.
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Events of Rotorua

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

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Image: Golden Buddha statues in the temple (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Golden_Buddha_statues_in_the_temple.jpg) by Dr. Ondřej Havelka (cestovatel) on Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en). Image cropped.
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Religion and beliefs

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Religion is important to many people as it forms part of their identity and culture. Many religions involve beliefs, practices, rituals, prayer, and meditati...

Entry last updated: 6/12/24
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Image: "Rongo" (https://dunedin.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/211166) by Paul S Allen. Collection: He Purapura Marara | Scattered Seeds. Courtesy of Dunedin Public Libraries. Image cropped.
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Events of Otago

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Many things have happened that have had an impact on Otago. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspectives.

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Image: Te Kawau and his nephew Tamahiki, or Te Rewiti (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22700411) by John West Giles. Collection: Alexander Turnbull Library. Ref: PUBL-0014-56-2. Image cropped.
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Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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This entry recommends websites and collections to find information about He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni | The Declaration of Independence an...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Image: Waikeria Prison for WW1 objectors, c.1923 (https://digitalnz.org/records/37138011/waikeria-prison-for-ww1-objectors-c1923) from Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga on DigitalNZ. CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en). Image cropped.
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Conscientious objectors

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

A conscientious objector (CO) is someone who is against using weapons to kill. CO's claim the right to refuse to be part of any kind of armed forces training...

Entry last updated: 14/04/26
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Image: Girl Guides making camouflage nets (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22881870) by [unkownl]. Collection: Alexander Turnbull Library. Ref: PAColl-0783-2-0190. Image cropped.
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World War Two (daily life)

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

World War Two (1939-1945) is also known as WW2, WWII, or the Second World War. This entry will show you how to find information about what daily life was lik...

Entry last updated: 14/04/26
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Image: Treaty at Pā Whakairo (https://collection.hawkesbaymuseum.com/objects/6557/treaty-at-pa-whakairo) by Horatio Gordon Robley. Collection: Hawke's Bay Museum. CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en). Public Domain. Image cropped.
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Events of Hawke's Bay

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Throughout our history, lots of things have happened that have had an impact on Hawke's Bay. Use the recommended resources to find out about them.

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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