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Space, or outer space, is the area outside our planet Earth's atmosphere. People have always been interested in the stars in our night sky, asking - what is ...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25
Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)
At 4:35 am on 4 September 2010, an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale shook Christchurch west, in the Canterbury region causing damage to houses a...
Entry last updated: 11/09/25
Many things have happened that have had an impact on Otago. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspectives.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24![Image: Protesters on Hill Street, Wellington, marching during a demonstration against the 1981 Springbok tour (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23242398) by [unknown]. Collection Alexander Turnbull Library. Ref: EP/1981/2884/11a-F. Image cropped.](https://images.ctfassets.net/q60gmaba8x5v/6BSpnGeCudpS9Neg0eYCEu/19e28d33d87204df24acaca561b25106/9_Protesters_on_Hill_Street__Wellington__marching_during_a_demonstration_against_the_1981_Springbok_tour__ATL_Ref___EP-1981-.png)
Lots of things have happened that have had an impact on Wellington. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspectives.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Aotearoa New Zealand observes many different festivals and celebrations throughout the year. These include arts, music and film festivals, as well as traditi...
Entry last updated: 14/04/26
Polynesian (Māori ancestors) and European voyagers journeyed to Aotearoa New Zealand for different reasons. They sailed by waka (canoes) and ships. They used...
Entry last updated: 27/05/26
The Tasman region has lots of wonderful places including geographical features, townships, buildings, and historical sites that can help you understand its h...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
This entry will help you find the best websites and databases that explore the history and development of the Māori economy including the challenges Māori fa...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24![Image: Slide: Whitbread shots 33/90 (https://collection.maritimemuseum.co.nz/objects/52569/slide-whitbread-shots-3390) by [unknown]. Collection: New Zealand Maritime Museum. Ref: 2006.236.3173. Image use policy (https://collection.maritimemuseum.co.nz/resources/image-use-policy). Image cropped.](https://images.ctfassets.net/q60gmaba8x5v/4TGEyBjwXKUZAvrvvYUQel/36ce6bb5da2fffdc7c29fbafc542a485/Slide_Whitbread_shots_3390_NZ_Maritime_Museum.png)
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Sir Peter Blake was a famous New Zealand yachtsman. He had many sailing victories to his credit including the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race in 1989–90...
Entry last updated: 11/09/25
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