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Events of Rotorua
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
Places of Rotorua
There are many places that are significant to Rotorua including lakes, geothermal wonders, mountains, pā settlements, and more.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
People of Rotorua
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Rotorua.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Events of Marlborough
Lots of events have had an impact on Marlborough. The recommended websites have information on these events and offer different perspectives.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Events of Selwyn
Lots of things have happened that have had an impact on the Selwyn District. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspe...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Places of Selwyn
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
People of Selwyn
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people relating to Selwyn.
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Planets
Planets are round objects that move in circles around stars. There are 8 planets in our solar system (including Earth), and 5 dwarf planets. These planets mo...
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Anzac
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: 16/01/25
Immigration (New Zealand)
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
The movement of people from one place to another is called migration, when people enter a new country to live, it is called immigration. Aotearoa New Zealand...
Entry last updated: 21/01/25