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Black and white photo from WW1 of a group of Aotearoa NZ soldiers in a field. One is pointing a machine gun and another is helping with ammunition while the others watch.

World War One (junior)

Junior Primary (Years 1 - 4)

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...

Colour photo of a statue of former Aotearoa NZ Prime Minister Richard Seddon on a high stone base. The statue is in Parliament Grounds.

Prime Ministers (New Zealand)

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

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 ...

Colour photo of a bright orange sign with the word 'Voting' with an arrow below it pointing to where to vote.

Elections (New Zealand)

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

General elections (or parliamentary elections) are held every 3 years when New Zealanders get the opportunity to decide who will govern the country. Aotearoa...

1981 photo of anti-Springbok tour protestors in Wellington NZ. Some hold banners. One banner reads ‘Fight apartheid’ and ‘Stop the tour’.

Springbok Rugby Tour 1981

Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)

In 1981 the South African rugby team, the Springboks came to tour New Zealand. They had toured before, but the South African apartheid system was causing an ...

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Animals (New Zealand)

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

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

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Government (New Zealand)

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

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...

Entry last updated: 28/07/26

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Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Earthquakes happen when the ground shakes. The shaking is caused by the movement of large pieces of the Earth, called tectonic plates. Sometimes, the plates ...

Entry last updated: 25/09/25

Image: Whina Cooper addressing Maori Land March at Hamilton (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22700614) by Christian Heinegg. Collection: Alexander Turnbull Library. Ref: 35mm-87529-13-F. Image cropped.

Dame Whina Cooper (1895–1994)

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Dame Whina Cooper, of Te Rarawa descent, was born in 1895 in northern Hokianga. She is best known for leading the famous 1975 land march (also called a hīkoi...

Entry last updated: 14/04/26

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Civil Rights Movement (United States)

Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)

The American Civil Rights Movement began in the 1950s. It was a mass protest by African American people against segregation and discrimination based on race ...

Entry last updated: 25/06/25

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Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

The ancient Egyptian civilization began around 5000 years ago. It was located in northeast Africa along the River Nile. During this time the ancient Egyptian...

Entry last updated: 14/04/26

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Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Samoa is a country made up of volcanic islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The largest of these islands is Upolu - home to Samoa’s capital city, Apia. An ind...

Entry last updated: 29/06/26

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Captain Cook (1728–1779)

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Captain James Cook was a British sea captain, navigator and explorer. He spent many years sailing around and mapping the South Pacific. He visited New Zeala...

Entry last updated: 11/09/25

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Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

The human body is made up of many different parts, all of which have a special function or job. When several parts work together they are called body systems...

Entry last updated: 28/05/26

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Scientists (New Zealand)

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

New Zealand has many great scientists that work in a lot of different areas of science. Their research and discoveries have a big impact on our world. In thi...

Entry last updated: 10/07/25

Six cartoon characters site around a table using a tablet, laptop and books.