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Waikato, known for its rich, fertile farmland, was the scene of significant battles during the Land Wars of the mid-19th century. Find out how to explore the...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
This entry will help you understand how advances in technology and land acquisition developed Auckland's economy but greatly impacted Māori and their economy.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24![Image: Dairy farming in Northern Auckland, a Waikiekie homestead (https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/166381/rec/3) by [unknown]. Collection: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19010322-08-02. No known copyright. Image cropped.](https://images.ctfassets.net/q60gmaba8x5v/1cDKy1Jd1ta8IsQyeUwSwc/33b4ec4984100e13e49a72afec2e5922/photos_166381_extralarge.jpg)
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 ...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
World War One, also called the First World War, took place between 1914 and 1918. New Zealand fought as part of the Allies (the British Empire, Italy, France...
Entry last updated: 25/05/26
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
World War One was a major global conflict that took place in the years 1914-1918. It involved 28 countries and although it was fought mainly in Europe, fight...
Entry last updated: 14/04/26
There are many places that are significant to Southland, known as Murihiku in Te Reo Māori. The following websites and museums have information about the his...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
A slave is a person who is owned by others and forced to work hard for little or no money. Slavery has taken place throughout history with the ancient Romans...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25
Samoa is a country made up of volcanic islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The largest of these islands is Upolu - home to Samoa’s capital city, Apia. An ind...
Entry last updated: 29/06/26
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
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
The Commonwealth Games started in 1930 called the British Empire games. After a couple of name changes, they were called the Commonwealth Games in 1978. Lik...
Entry last updated: 28/07/26