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Image: Gilsemans 1642 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gilsemans_1642.jpg) by Isaack Gilsemans on Wikimedia Commons.

First encounters (New Zealand)

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

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

Image: Richie McCaw 2011-10-24 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Richie_McCaw_2011-10-24.jpg) by shafraz.nasser on Wikimedia Commons. CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en). Image cropped.

Famous people (New Zealand)

Famous New Zealanders come from all walks of life like sport, politics, the arts, science and technology. They are famous because their achievements make the...

Entry last updated: 11/09/25

Image: African elephant (Addo) 33 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:African_elephant_(Addo)_33.jpg) by Dariusz Jemielniak ("Pundit") on Wikimedia Commons. CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en). Image cropped.

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Animals

The world of animals has been divided into different groups or classifications based on their characteristics. While some species of animals have been domest...

Entry last updated: 28/07/26

Images: A New Zealand timber for export to Australia (https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/281941/rec/5) by J M Henderson. Collection: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19330308-46-01. No known copyright. Image cropped.

Technology and economic development

Regional Resources

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.

Transforming environments

Regional Resources

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

Image: Napier Prison Wall 01 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Napier_Prison_Wall_01.jpg) by Julie from New Zealand on Wikimedia Commons. CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en). Image cropped.

Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)

Crime (New Zealand)

Crimes are committed in New Zealand every day, however the crime rates in New Zealand are lower than many other countries. In this entry we will show you how...

Entry last updated: 14/04/26

Image: People on roof top overlooking ruins of J. Ballantyne and Company Dunstable House building (https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1052493?k) by Mr Tudor Washington Collins. Collection: Auckland War Memorial Museum. Ref: PH-2013-7-TC-B760-03. Image cropped.

Ballantynes fire 1947

Ballantynes is a well-known department store in Christchurch. On 18 November 1947 a fire broke out in the store and many workers were trapped inside. 41 peop...

Entry last updated: 1/12/25

Image: Pearse aeroplane replica, South Canterbury Museum-2 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pearse_aeroplane_replica,_South_Canterbury_Museum-2.jpg) by Karora on Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. Image cropped.

Inventors and inventions (New Zealand)

People who create original things from scratch or add something new to an existing creation are known as inventors. Jetboats, electric fences and disposable ...

Entry last updated: 14/04/26

Image: A member of the kapa haka group (https://gg.govt.nz/image-galleries/8911/media?page=7) by Government House on The Governor-General of New Zealand. Public domain (https://gg.govt.nz/copyright-and-licensing). Image cropped.

Te reo Māori (Māori language)

Te reo Māori is the native language of Aotearoa New Zealand. It is very important to Māori culture and identity, and forms a part of New Zealand's culture an...

Entry last updated: 6/08/26