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Māori technology and tools
The ancestors of Māori arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand, around 1250-1300 AD. They used the materials found around them to make weapons and tools to help them...
Entry last updated: 30/10/25
Kaimoana (seafood)
Kaimoana is a te reo Māori word which means seafood. It can refer to any food from the sea, and is connected to traditional beliefs and practices around mahi...
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Myths and legends
Every culture has its own collection of myths and legends. Legends are semi-true stories based on historical facts, events, and people, whereas myths are sto...
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World War Two (causes and impacts)
World War II started in 1939 when many countries, including New Zealand, declared war on Germany when it attacked Poland. The rise of fascism and Hitler's ne...
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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...
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Cricket
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 ...
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Festivals and celebrations (New Zealand)
Aotearoa New Zealand observes many different festivals and celebrations throughout the year. These include arts, music and film festivals, as well as traditi...
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Te reo Māori (Māori language)
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Te reo Māori is the native language of Aotearoa New Zealand. It is very important to Māori culture and identity, and forms a part of New Zealand's culture an...
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Local body elections
Local body elections are held every 3 years on the second Saturday in October. This is when people in New Zealand get to choose people for their local counci...
Entry last updated: 6/10/25
Dinosaurs (junior)
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...
Entry last updated: 6/10/25