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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Vietnam War
Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)
The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, was fought between the United States of America (USA) and the Communist forces in Vietnam. The war b...
Entry last updated: 14/04/26
Islands (New Zealand)
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Aotearoa New Zealand is mainly known for the North Island and South Island, but it is a nation surrounded by many islands. Some have interesting histories of...
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Early settlers (New Zealand)
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
European settlers began to arrive in New Zealand from 1769. Over the years settlers from many parts of the world have moved to live here too. Find out how th...
Entry last updated: 3/08/26
Tsunamis
Tsunami is a Japanese word that means 'great harbour wave'. These giant ocean waves are caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides on the ocean...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25
Globalisation
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Globalisation or globalization is the way in which our world has become more integrated, or joined up. It is about economics and trade, science and technolog...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25
Great Depression
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
The Great Depression lasted from 1929 until the mid-1930s. It started with the Wall Street Crash (also known as the Stock Market Crash), and led to people al...
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Russian Revolution 1917
Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)
The Russian Revolution which lasted from 1917 to 1923 marked the end of the Romanov dynasty or Russian Imperial Rule. The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin s...
Entry last updated: 13/01/25
French Revolution 1789
Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)
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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Animals (New Zealand)
New Zealand Aotearoa has many different kinds of animals. They include native animals that are indigenous to New Zealand, animals that can only be found in N...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25
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