World War One, also called the First World War, took place between 1914 and 1918. It is called a 'world war' because so many different countries were involve...
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The Prime Minister is the political leader of the New Zealand government and the country. In this entry we will look at what the Prime Minister does. We'll ...
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General elections (or parliamentary elections) are held every 3 years when New Zealanders get the opportunity to decide who will govern the country. Aotearoa...
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In 1981 the South African rugby team, the Springboks came to tour New Zealand. They had toured before, but the South African apartheid system was causing an ...
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Anzac (junior)
ANZACs is the word for New Zealand and Australian soldiers who were involved in World War One.
Entry last updated: 28/05/26
Ancient China
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
The history of Ancient China goes back over 4000 years. It is one of the oldest and longest living civilisations. We can still see some of this history in th...
Entry last updated: 27/05/26
Pacific navigation
Polynesian (Māori ancestors) and European voyagers journeyed to Aotearoa New Zealand for different reasons. They sailed by waka (canoes) and ships. They used...
Entry last updated: 27/05/26
World War One
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
World War One, also called the First World War, took place between 1914 and 1918. New Zealand fought as part of the Allies (the British Empire, Italy, France...
Entry last updated: 25/05/26
History (Australia)
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Australia is a country in the Pacific region. It was first settled by Aboriginal people thousands of years ago, and then in the late 1700s it was used by Bri...
Entry last updated: 25/05/26
Calendars
Calendars are used to divide and measure time. They have small units (days, weeks) that build into larger units (months, years). Calendars usually track the ...
Entry last updated: 20/05/26
Refugees (worldwide)
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
People who have to leave their own country to find safety (refuge) somewhere else are refugees. Things like war, famine or climate change can result in peop...
Entry last updated: 20/05/26
Role models
A role model is a person that you look up to, respect, and want to be like. You get to choose your own role models based on the kind of person you want to be...
Entry last updated: 20/05/26
Parihaka
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Parihaka is a Māori settlement in Taranaki. It was founded in the mid 1860s by Te Whiti-o-Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi. At this time land was being divided up an...
Entry last updated: 11/05/26
Animal pests (New Zealand)
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
An animal is considered a pest if it causes damage to the environment, people or property. Pests are often introduced species (animals which have been brough...
Entry last updated: 11/05/26