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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Parihaka was a Māori settlement in Taranaki around the 1860’s when New Zealand was a British colony, and land was being divided up and given to European sett...
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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 Wellington
There are many places that are significant to Wellington. Use the resources in this section to find out about their histories.
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Events of Waikato
Waikato, known for its rich, fertile farmland, was the scene of significant battles during the Land Wars of the mid-19th century. Find out how to explore the...
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Places of Waikato
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about important historical places in Kirikiriroa | Hamilton and wider Waikato.
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Events of Tasman
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about events from Tasman's histories.
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Places of Tasman
The Tasman region has lots of wonderful places including geographical features, townships, buildings, and historical sites that can help you understand its h...
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People of Tasman
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Tasman.
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Events of Southland
The following resources explore a number of historical events that have had an impact on Southland | Murihiku and can offer some different perspectives.
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Places of Southland
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...
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People of Southland
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Southland.
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Technology and economic development
This entry will help you understand how advances in technology and land acquisition developed Auckland's economy but greatly impacted Māori and their economy.
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