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Regional Resources

This section will help you get familiar with iwi, hapū, groups of people, and well-known names in politics, sport, and entertainment from this rohe (region).

Regional Resources

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

Regional Resources

Descendants of Te Ruahikihiki settled on the shores of Te Waihora | Lake Ellesmere. Selwyn District is named after the river, which was named for Bishop Geor...

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Māori were the first to use pounamu (greenstone) and stone to make tools, weapons and ornaments. In the 1840s, coal and gold were discovered and mining began...

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Aotearoa New Zealand observes many different festivals and celebrations throughout the year. These include arts, music and film festivals, as well as traditi...

Regional Resources

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

Regional Resources

The following resources explore a number of historical events that have had an impact on Southland | Murihiku and can offer some different perspectives.

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Te Tiriti o Waitangi | the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed on 6 February 1840. Since then, it has been the foundation of the relationship between Māori and Pā...

Regional Resources

The Tasman region has lots of wonderful places including geographical features, townships, buildings, and historical sites that can help you understand its h...