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

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

The Hawke's Bay Earthquake (also known as the Napier Earthquake) occurred on the morning of Tuesday 3 February 1931. The quake devastated the region, injured...

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

When people are unsafe in their home country and leave to find safety (or refuge) in another country they are known as refugees. Refugees have been escaping ...

Regional Resources

There are many places that are significant to Southland, known as Murihiku in Te Reo Māori. The following websites and museums have information about the his...

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...

Junior Primary (Years 1 - 4)

Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived on the earth millions of years ago. They could be small or very large. Most kinds of dinosaurs lived on the land, but some...

Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)

The American Civil Rights Movement began in the 1950s. It was a mass protest by African American people against segregation and discrimination based on race ...

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.

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Religion is important to many people as it forms part of their identity and culture. Many religions involve beliefs, practices, rituals, prayer, and meditati...

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

The Commonwealth Games started in 1930 called the British Empire games. After a couple of name changes, they were called the Commonwealth Games in 1978. Lik...