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Places of the East Coast

Regional Resources

Gisborne District Council is divided into the East Coast and Poverty Bay. Gisborne, Te Araroa, Ruatoria, and Waikohu are some of the historic towns in this r...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Disasters (New Zealand)

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

This entry focuses on New Zealand disasters like shipwrecks, mining disasters and transport disasters. These disasters are often referred to as accidents and...

Entry last updated: 10/07/25
French Revolution 1789

Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)

The French Revolution often referred to as the Revolution of 1789 took place in France between 1787 and 1799. It was in response to social and political ineq...

Entry last updated: 16/01/25
Farming (New Zealand)

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Farming has a long history in Aotearoa New Zealand, and is a major part of the economy. New Zealand farms produce meat, milk, fruit, vegetables, and crops. P...

Entry last updated: 21/11/25
People of Waimakariri

Regional Resources

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
Places of Waimakariri

Regional Resources

There are many places that are significant to the Waimakariri District. Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about them.

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Sir Edmund Hillary (1919–2008)

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Sir Edmund Hillary was a famous New Zealander who achieved many different things in his life. He is most well-known for climbing Mount Everest, the tallest m...

Entry last updated: 11/09/25
People of the East Coast

Regional Resources

This section will help you get familiar with iwi, hapū, groups of people, and well-known names in politics, sport, and entertainment from this rohe (region).

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
People of New Plymouth

Regional Resources

This page has some collections and websites you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from New Plymouth.

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Māori culture & customs

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

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: 30/10/25
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