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Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Australia is made up of the Australian continent and the island of Tasmania. It lies in the Southern Hemisphere and is famous for its unique wildlife like ka...

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

In New Zealand we have a number of different holidays throughout the year as well as school holidays. Some holidays are for particular regions (provincial ho...

Regional Resources

There are many places that are significant to Hawke's Bay, known as Te Matau-a-Māui in te reo Māori. Here are some resources you can use to find out about th...

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Tangiwai is the site of the worst railway disaster in New Zealand’s history. It happened on Christmas Eve 1953 when the Wellington to Auckland night express ...

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

The Industrial Revolution began in England in the late 18th century. Populations of cities grew rapidly in this cultural shift, which marked the change from ...

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

The era of ancient Rome lasted from 753 BC to 476 AD. Founded by king Romulus, Rome grew into a rich and powerful city. By 117 AD the Roman Empire included I...

Regional Resources

Waikato, known for its rich, fertile farmland, was the scene of significant battles during the Land Wars of the mid-19th century. Find out how to explore the...

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Influenza, most commonly called the flu is a disease that is caused by a virus, which affects the upper and lower respiratory tract. In 1918 an influenza pan...

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Sustainability is a way of living, which means meeting our needs without using up all the resources that future generations will need. Sustainable energy, fo...

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Vanuatu is a country that is made up of over 80 islands in the South Pacific. The capital city is Port Vila on Éfaté island. Other populated islands are Espí...