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The New Zealand Wars (ngā pakanga o Aotearoa), which happened between the 1840s and 1970s, were fought between Māori and government forces, which included Br...
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Even though there was a Māori contingent in the First World War, the 28th Māori Battalion was only established in October 1939. Part of the 2nd New Zealand E...
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The French Revolution often referred to as the Revolution of 1789 took place in France between 1787 and 1799. It was in response to social and political ineq...
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Current events
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Current events are ongoing significant political, economic, social and other news happening in a particular country or around the world. We read newspapers, ...
Entry last updated: 1/12/23
Human body
The human body is made up of many different parts, all of which have a special function or job. When several parts work together they are called body systems...
Entry last updated: 22/11/23
Rugby
Rugby is a team sport that is played on a field, using an oval ball. The ball can be kicked or thrown between players, and teams score points by kicking the ...
Entry last updated: 6/11/23
Māori Land March 1975
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
On 13 September 1975, around 5000 people marched from Te Hāpua in the North Island down to Wellington. This Māori land march or hīkoi (march) led by Ngāpuhi ...
Entry last updated: 6/11/23
Volcanoes (junior)
Around the world, volcanoes are formed by molten lava pushing through an opening in the earth's crust. In this article we'll look at websites and some books ...
Entry last updated: 6/11/23
Rocky shore (New Zealand)
The rocky shore is a unique part of New Zealand's coastline and is a habitat which is home to many sea creatures, and shorebirds. The rocky shore is also at ...
Entry last updated: 3/11/23
Volcanoes (New Zealand)
A volcano is a vent (opening) in the earth's crust through which magma (molten rock within the earth) erupts to the surface as lava, a mixture of liquid rock...
Entry last updated: 3/11/23
Rocks & minerals
The Earth is made up of all different kinds of rocks and minerals, which are all part of the rock cycle. Have a look at this entry to find out more about the...
Entry last updated: 3/11/23
Stones & shells (New Zealand)
Pāua shells and gemstones like pounamu are considered precious taonga (treasures) in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our long shorelines are covered with shells of all...
Entry last updated: 3/11/23
Māori culture & customs
Māori were the first people to settle in New Zealand.They were known to have their own unique tikanga (customs). However the coming of the European settlers ...
Entry last updated: 16/10/23