Ballantynes is a well-known department store in Christchurch. On 18 November 1947 a fire broke out in the store and many workers were trapped inside. 41 peop...
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Famous people (New Zealand)
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Famous New Zealanders come from all walks of life like sport, politics, the arts, science and technology. They are famous because their achievements make the...
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Hōne Heke (?–1850)
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
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Entry last updated: 11/09/25![Image: Apirana Turupa Ngata, circa 1905 (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22761145) by [unknown]. Collection: Alexander Turnbull Library (http://natlib.govt.nz/).](https://images.ctfassets.net/q60gmaba8x5v/6etR7QJjhvtcA4MWap06PB/9717f12ae9a48f11b66ff585f79c0161/mini_magick20220407-1-4mzyyo.jpg)
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Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Sir Edmund Hillary was a famous New Zealander who achieved many different things in his life. He is most well-known for climbing Mount Everest, the tallest m...
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Jean Batten (1909–1982)
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Jean Batten was an early New Zealand aviator. Gaining her pilot licence in 1930, she went on to break multiple records for fastest solo flights. She was famo...
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Nelson Mandela (1918–2013)
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
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Charles Upham (1908–1994)
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Musket Wars (1810s–1830s)
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