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Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon. They happen because of the movement of tectonic plates on the earth's surface. When a sudden slip between two plates ha...
Entry last updated: 15/01/25
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Nelson.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Tonga is a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean known for its friendly people and natural beauty. It is made up of 171 islands, but only 45 of the ...
Entry last updated: 13/01/25
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Aotearoa New Zealand is mainly known for the North Island and South Island, but it is a nation surrounded by many islands. Some have interesting histories of...
Entry last updated: 17/01/25
There are many places that are significant to Wellington. Use the resources in this section to find out about their histories.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
On 10 June 1886, the eruption of Mount Tarawera shook the volcanic plateau of the North Island in Aotearoa New Zealand. Ash and debris from the volcano burie...
Entry last updated: 21/01/25
The following resources explore a number of historical events that have had an impact on Southland | Murihiku and can offer some different perspectives.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Lots of things have happened that have had an impact on the Selwyn District. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspe...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
People who create original things from scratch or add something new to an existing creation are known as inventors. Jetboats, electric fences and disposable ...
Entry last updated: 16/01/25
Tsunamis are destructive surges of water or waves in a sea, or large lake. They are caused by a significant movement on the sea bed, from an earthquake, a vo...
Entry last updated: 15/01/25