Matariki is the Māori name for the star cluster also known as the Pleiades or Seven Sisters. The Matariki cluster can be seen in the sky near the end of June...
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The world of animals has been divided into different groups or classifications based on their characteristics. While some species of animals have been domest...
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New Zealand has a democratic system of government, with elections taking place every three years. The head of government is the Prime Minister. The system of...
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Kiribati
The Republic of Kiribati (pronounced 'Kiri-bas') is a country in the South Pacific Ocean that speaks English and Gilbertese (or I-Kiribati). Made up of 33 i...
Entry last updated: 14/04/26
Kapa haka
Kapa haka is a traditional Māori performing art involving waiata (songs), dance and chanting. Kapa haka is performed by groups on a marae and in a variety of...
Entry last updated: 14/04/26![Image: Auckland CBD aerial 2016 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Auckland_CBD_aerial_2016.jpg) by [unknown] on Wikimedia Commons. CC0 1.0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en). Image cropped.](https://images.ctfassets.net/q60gmaba8x5v/KdNx8vjVT921h8hRdefp0/b9fe2134bcae2793d0877a9ef0940dd8/Auckland_CBD_aerial_2016.jpg)
Business
Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)
Business generally refers to organisations that seek profits by providing goods or services in exchange for money. Businesses are an important part of New Ze...
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Mount Tarawera eruption 1886
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
On 10 June 1886, the eruption of Mount Tarawera shook the volcanic plateau of the North Island in Aotearoa New Zealand. Ash and debris from the volcano burie...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25
Tides (junior)
The regular movement of ocean water on the beach is called tides. High tide is when the water moves furthest up the beach. Low tide is when the water moves f...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25
Earthquakes (junior)
An earthquake is when the ground shakes. Earthquakes are caused when parts of the earth called plates move against each other. An earthquake is a type of nat...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25![Image: Protesters on Hill Street, Wellington, marching during a demonstration against the 1981 Springbok tour (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23242398) by [unknown]. Collection Alexander Turnbull Library. Ref: EP/1981/2884/11a-F. Image cropped.](https://images.ctfassets.net/q60gmaba8x5v/6BSpnGeCudpS9Neg0eYCEu/19e28d33d87204df24acaca561b25106/9_Protesters_on_Hill_Street__Wellington__marching_during_a_demonstration_against_the_1981_Springbok_tour__ATL_Ref___EP-1981-.png)
Events of Wellington
Lots of things have happened that have had an impact on Wellington. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspectives.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
People of Wellington
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Wellington.
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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...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24