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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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...
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He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga – The Declaration of Independence was signed on 28 October 1835 by 34 northern Māori chiefs. The document declared the in...
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Places of Nelson
There are many places that are significant to Nelson, known as Whakatū in te reo Māori. Use the recommended resources to find out about their histories.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
People of Nelson
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Nelson.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Events of Christchurch
Through our histories, lots of things have happened that have had an impact on Christchurch | Ōtautahi. The following resources explore these events and can ...
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Places of Christchurch
Christchurch | Ōtautahi is the largest city in the South Island. It covers the area from the Waimakariri River to Banks Peninsula, and shares a border with S...
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People of Christchurch
Christchurch | Ōtautahi has a lot of local people who have made a difference to Christchurch, and sometimes the whole world. Here are some sources you could ...
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Events of the East Coast
Māori lived on the East Coast for a long time before the arrival of European settlers, traders, whalers, and missionaries. The region is well known for the a...
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Places of the East Coast
Gisborne District Council is divided into the East Coast and Poverty Bay. Gisborne, Te Araroa, Ruatoria, and Waikohu are some of the historic towns in this r...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24![Image: Maori Leaders of Gisborne (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22678554) by [unknown]. Collection: Alexander Turnbull Library, Ref: 1/2-044562-F.](https://images.ctfassets.net/q60gmaba8x5v/5z8jnxR7G2OpOCAGIW5xCO/ff3e0c401503cb23108647994fcb820d/Maori_leaders_of_Gisborne.jpg)
People of the East Coast
This section will help you get familiar with iwi, hapū, groups of people, and well-known names in politics, sport, and entertainment from this rohe (region).
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Events of Northland
Lots of events have had an impact on Northland | Te Tai Tokerau. The information sources listed below have information on these events and offer different pe...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24![Image: Eruera Maihi Patuone, circa 1870 (https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/28678) by [unknown]. Collection: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections T5455.](https://images.ctfassets.net/q60gmaba8x5v/3RTGoDqCDSueQJcjKjHGs6/d48423f88cdae156b5fb61508deee4cc/photos_28678_extralarge.jpg)
People of Northland
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Northland | Te Tai Tokerau.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24