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Many things have happened that have had an impact on Nelson, find out about them using these websites and collections.
Entry last updated: 27/06/24
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
The Musket Wars (1810 to 1830s) were a series of battles between Māori tribes throughout New Zealand. They began after Pākehā brought muskets (ngutu pārera) ...
Entry last updated: 27/11/24
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from the Waimakariri District.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
This entry will help you find information about the history behind Auckland's economic progress and independence, and the factors that impacted it.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Māori were the first people to settle in New Zealand. They were known to have their own unique tikanga (customs). However the coming of the European settlers...
Entry last updated: 21/01/25
The New Zealand Wars (ngā pakanga o Aotearoa), which happened between the 1840s and 1970s, were fought between Māori and government forces, which included Br...
Entry last updated: 21/01/25
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: 16/01/25
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
Lots of events have shaped the Waimakariri District as it is today. Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about these events.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
World War Two (WWII or WW2), also called the Second World War, took place between 1939 and 1945. It is called a world war because most of the world's major c...
Entry last updated: 2/12/24