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Image: Massey and Ward inspecting Pioneer Maori Battalion Soldiers (https://digitalnz.org/records/35077492/massey-and-ward-inspecting-pioneer-maori-battalion-soldiers) by Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga on DigitalNZ.

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Māori Battalion

Although there was a Māori contingent in the First World War, the 28th Māori Battalion was only established in October 1939. Part of the 2nd New Zealand Expe...

Entry last updated: 10/07/25

Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Southland.

Entry last updated: 14/05/24

Image: Wreck of the City of Perth and Benvenue, Timaru, 1882 (https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/310203) by [Unknown]. Collection: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 5-2553.

Events of South Canterbury

Lots of things have happened that have impacted life in South Canterbury. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspecti...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24

Image: Old whaling station closed in 1964 - panoramio (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_whaling_station_closed_in_1964_-_panoramio.jpg) by DB Thats-Me on Wikimedia Commons.

Places of Marlborough

There are many places that are significant to Marlborough, known as Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka in te reo Māori.

Entry last updated: 14/05/24

Image: Aulsebrook's parade to celebrate the end of the First World War (http://ketechristchurch.peoplesnetworknz.info/site/images/show/33064-aulsebrooks-parade-to-celebrate-the-end-of-the-first-world-war#.XovEm4gzbIV), by Teresa Connor on Kete Christchurch.

World War One (New Zealand involvement)

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

World War One, also called the First World War or the Great War, took place between 1914 and 1918. New Zealand was part of the British Empire then, so we joi...

Entry last updated: 10/07/25

This entry recommends websites and collections to find information about He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni | The Declaration of Independence an...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24

Image: Lyttelton Harbour (Whakaraupō) from Mt Ada, Canterbury, New Zealand (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lyttelton_Harbour_(Whakaraup%C5%8D)_from_Mt_Ada,_Canterbury,_New_Zealand.jpg) by Michal Klajban on Wikimedia Commons.

Places of Christchurch

Christchurch | Ōtautahi is the largest city in the South Island. It covers the area from the Waimakariri River to Banks Peninsula, and shares a border with S...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24

Image: Cave Stream In New Zealand 008 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cave_Stream_in_New_Zealand_008.jpg) by letisha81 on Wikimedia Commons.

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Caves (New Zealand)

New Zealand is known for its limestone or karst caves and cave systems. Many are known for their formations and glow-worms. This entry will give you informat...

Entry last updated: 10/07/25

Image: Captain Cain (https://aorakiheritage.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/776), 07 September 2022, Timaru District Libraries.

People of South Canterbury

Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from South Canterbury.

Entry last updated: 14/05/24