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Regional Resources

There are many places that are significant to Otago. Find out about the histories of these places.

Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)

Philosophy is a way of thinking about things like society, what it means to be human, and the nature of the universe. It is a very broad subject and can be ...

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.

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

This entry focuses on New Zealand disasters like shipwrecks, mining disasters and transport disasters. These disasters are often referred to as accidents and...

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Cricket was an important summer sport in Britain, as far back as the 13th century. The British then introduced this game to the colonies. Cricket is popular ...

Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)

The world has a long history of colonialism. Colonialism is when one country takes political control over the land and people of another country, usually thr...

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

The Olympic Games are one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Athletes from hundreds of countries meet to compete for gold, silver, and bronze medal...

Regional Resources

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

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

World War One was a major war fought between 1914 and 1918 which caused widespread destruction. More than 20 million people lost their lives. It has also bee...

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Pollution happens when harmful or poisonous substances are introduced into the environment. Air pollution, water pollution and land pollution are the main ar...