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There are many places that are significant to Otago. Find out about the histories of these places.

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

The Republic of Kiribati (pronounced 'Kiri-bas') is a country in the South Pacific Ocean that speaks English and Gilbertese (or I-Kiribati). Made up of 33 i...

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Niue (pronounced like noo-ay) is an island in the Pacific Ocean. It is 261 square kilometres and has a population of 1620 people. Niue is a state that is par...

Regional Resources

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...

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

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 ...

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Buddhism is a belief system based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who lived in the 6th century BC. He was called Buddha which means The Enlightened On...

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

2019 marked 250 years since the first meeting between Māori and the Europeans. This happened when James Cook, on board the Endeavour, sighted New Zealand on ...

Junior Primary (Years 1 - 4)

Sign language is the use of hands, body movements and face expressions to talk to people. The signs stand for letters, words or ideas and are used by people ...

Regional Resources

This entry recommends places to find information about the history of immigration to Tāmaki Makaurau and New Zealand. This includes immigration laws and chan...

Regional Resources

This entry explores changes made by settlers to Aotearoa's natural environment, their naming of places and features, and efforts to conserve and restore its ...