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Image: 2010 Chile earthquake - building destroyed in Concepción (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2010_Chile_earthquake_-_Building_destroyed_in_Concepci%C3%B3n.jpg) by Claudio Núñez on Wikimedia Commons.

Earthquakes

Earthquakes happen when the ground shakes. The shaking is caused by the movement of large pieces of the Earth, called tectonic plates. Sometimes, the plates ...

Entry last updated: 25/09/25

Image: Manapouri power station at Lake Manapouri in the afternoon (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Manapouri_power_station_at_Lake_Manapouri_in_the_afternoon.jpg) by Pseudopanax on Wikimedia Commons.

Renewable energy (junior)

Renewable energy comes from natural sources such as the sun, wind and water. These sources are sustainable as there is no risk of them running out. Using ren...

Entry last updated: 10/07/25

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Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Computer programming

Computer programming is a way of giving computers instructions about what they should do. These instructions are known as code or software. Computer program...

Entry last updated: 6/12/24

Image: Female NZ falcon with vineyard in background on electrical mock-up cross arm - Marlborough (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Female_NZ_falcon_2.4m_crossarm_AF8515.jpg) by Andy Frost on Wikimedia Commons.

Events of Marlborough

Regional Resources

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

Image: Mycena clarkeana. (51972307759) (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mycena_clarkeana._(51972307759).jpg) by Bernard Spragg. NZ on Wikimedia Commons.

Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)

Biology

Biology is the natural science that involves the study of life and living organisms from one-celled creatures to the most complex living organism of all - th...

Entry last updated: 15/07/25

Image: Rome (Italy), Piazza della Rotonda, Hub of a Coach -- 2013 -- 10 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rome_(Italy),_Piazza_della_Rotonda,_Hub_of_a_Coach_--_2013_--_10.jpg) by Dietmar Rabich on Wikimedia Commons.

Junior Primary (Years 1 - 4)

Inventions (junior)

Inventions are anything new a person has made. People who invent things are called inventors. Inventions make it easier for people to do things. Everything w...

Entry last updated: 10/07/25

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Pollution

Pollution happens when harmful or poisonous substances are introduced into the environment. Air pollution, water pollution and land pollution are the main ar...

Entry last updated: 10/07/25

Fiji

Fiji is a country in the South Pacific. With more than 300 islands, Fiji is a popular tourist destination. This entry includes some great websites that have ...

Entry last updated: 10/07/25

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Places of Marlborough

Regional Resources

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