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Lots of things have happened that have had an impact on the Selwyn District. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspe...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Native plants are plants that are indigenous to or originate from a specific country. New Zealand has a wide variety of native plants which are unique as the...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25
There are many places that are significant to New Plymouth, known as Ngāmotu in te reo Māori. Use these resources to find out about their histories.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
A conscientious objector (CO) is someone who is against using weapons to kill. CO's claim the right to refuse to be part of any kind of armed forces training...
Entry last updated: 15/09/25
There are many jobs done by people in our communities that help us stay healthy and keep our neighbourhoods running well. These jobs include careers in healt...
Entry last updated: 25/06/25
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Katherine Mansfield is one of New Zealand's most well-known authors. She was born in Wellington as Kathleen Mansfield Beauchamp, but wanted to be known for h...
Entry last updated: 11/09/25
Since the 1700s, new people have immigrated to Aotearoa. Some came in search of a better way of life or because their country was no longer safe. Newcomers c...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
World War Two (World War II, WWII, or WW2) was a global war which resulted in the death of 50 to 85 million people. It became the deadliest and most widespre...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25
This entry has websites to help you understand the different meanings of mana and its importance in political, social and traditional relationships in Māori ...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)
LGBTQIA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual (or ally) and more. The '+' signifies the ongoing acceptance...
Entry last updated: 7/07/25