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Image: Rainbow Warrior II - Greenpeace (https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyrz/6005556124/) from Cyr0z on Flickr.

Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)

Nuclear-free New Zealand

New Zealand is a nuclear-free zone, which means no nuclear weapons or nuclear powered ships are allowed in our territory. Find out how New Zealanders protest...

Entry last updated: 3/09/25

Image: Coral Outcrop Flynn Reef (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coral_Outcrop_Flynn_Reef.jpg) by Toby Hudson on Wikimedia Commons.

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef lies on the northeast coast of Australia. This natural reef is a unique ecosystem and home to hundreds of fish, turtles, dugong, whale...

Entry last updated: 10/07/25

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

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: Parihaka Pa (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23078293) by [unknown]. Collection: Alexander Turnbull Library, Ref: 1/2-056542-F.

Events of New Plymouth

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

Entry last updated: 14/05/24

Image: Kiwiana, Buzzy Bee (https://www.flickr.com/photos/fringedbenefit/9181402864) by Jane Nearing on Flickr.

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Kiwiana (New Zealand)

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

Image: Free Symbol Image (https://unsplash.com/photos/xXbQIrWH2_A) by Dan Meyers on Unsplash.

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Nuclear disasters

Nuclear power is another source of power like wind, water or solar power. It is a cheap, reliable and clean source of energy, however the biggest disadvantag...

Entry last updated: 10/07/25

Image: Old whaling station closed in 1964 - panoramio (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_whaling_station_closed_in_1964_-_panoramio.jpg) by DB Thats-Me on Wikimedia Commons.

Places of Marlborough

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

Image: Santa Maria Novella (Florence) (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Santa_Maria_Novella_(Florence).jpg) by Commonists on Wikimedia Commons.

Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)

Renaissance

The Renaissance followed the Middle Ages in Europe. It lasted from the mid-14th century to the mid-17th century (1350-1650 AD), and was a time of great scien...

Entry last updated: 29/11/24

Image: Regatta, Waitara River (https://collection.pukeariki.com/objects/143971/regatta-waitara-river) by Unknown Photographer on Collection: Puke Ariki.

Places of New Plymouth

There are many places that are significant to New Plymouth, known as Ngāmotu in te reo Māori. Use these resources to find out about their histories.

Entry last updated: 14/05/24