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Christchurch | Ōtautahi has a lot of local people who have made a difference to Christchurch, and sometimes the whole world. Here are some sources you could ...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
The Great Depression lasted from 1929 until the mid-1930s. It started with the Wall Street Crash (also known as the Stock Market Crash), and led to people al...
Entry last updated: 15/07/22Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Influenza, most commonly called 'the flu' is a disease that is caused by a virus, which affects the upper and lower respiratory tract. In 1918 an influenza ...
Entry last updated: 26/05/22Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Hawke's Bay.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24There are many places that are significant to Nelson, known as Whakatū in te reo Māori. Use the recommended resources to find out about their histories.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24Here 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: 14/05/24Lots 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: 14/05/24New Zealand observes many different festivals and celebrations throughout the year. These include arts, music and film festivals, as well as traditional cele...
Entry last updated: 11/08/22Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Epidemics are infectious diseases that spread quickly in a large area or country, causing widespread illness and sometimes death. When an epidemic is out of ...
Entry last updated: 15/11/24Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Kate Sheppard was born in England on 10 March 1847. She and her family moved to New Zealand in the late 1860s. Kate was a founding member of the Women's Chri...
Entry last updated: 17/09/24