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Descendants of Te Ruahikihiki settled on the shores of Te Waihora | Lake Ellesmere. Selwyn District is named after the river, which was named for Bishop Geor...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Although there was a Māori contingent in the First World War, the 28th Māori Battalion was only established in October 1939. Part of the 2nd New Zealand Expe...
Entry last updated: 6/07/26
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Pest plants are invasive species introduced to New Zealand by humans. They spread quickly and invade habitats, harming the environment and threatening native...
Entry last updated: 29/01/26
Pāua shells and gemstones like pounamu are considered precious taonga (treasures) in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our long shorelines are covered with shells of all...
Entry last updated: 10/07/25
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about places of South Canterbury.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Lots of things have happened that have had an impact on Rotorua. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspectives.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Many things have happened that have had an impact on Otago. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspectives.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It came about in 1914 during World War One when the Australian Army and the New Zealand Army formed t...
Entry last updated: 14/04/26
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
Lots of events have shaped the Waimakariri District as it is today. Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about these events.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24