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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
On 6 October 1769, James Cook saw New Zealand from on board the ship Endeavour. He sailed into Poverty Bay two days later. This became the first meeting betw...
Entry last updated: 29/06/26
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
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
People who have to leave their own country to find safety (refuge) somewhere else are refugees. Things like war, famine or climate change can result in peop...
Entry last updated: 20/05/26
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
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 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
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about important historical places in Kirikiriroa | Hamilton and wider Waikato.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
There are many places that are significant to Rotorua including lakes, geothermal wonders, mountains, pā settlements, and more.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
An earthquake is when the ground shakes. Earthquakes are caused when parts of the earth called plates move against each other. An earthquake is a type of nat...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25