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Image: Mrs Elizabeth McCombs during election night broadcast (https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/star/prints/1900-1939/ccl-cs-4279) from Christchurch Star archive. Collection: Christchurch City Libraries. Ref: CCL-DW-8535. No known copyright (https://www.canterburystories.nz/licences/761). Image cropped.
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People of Christchurch

Regional Resources

Christchurch | Ōtautahi has a lot of local people who have made a difference to Christchurch, and sometimes the whole world. Here are some sources you could ...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Image: Gateway towards Atea a Rangi star compass (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gateway_towards_Atea_a_Rangi_star_compass.jpg) by Pseudopanax on Wikimedia Commons. Public Domain. Image cropped.
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Places of Hawke's Bay

Regional Resources

There are many places that are significant to Hawke's Bay, known as Te Matau-a-Māui in te reo Māori. Here are some resources you can use to find out about th...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Image: Hodgsons Store Murchison (https://heritage.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz/nodes/view/4306) by Teresa Besley on Tasman Heritage. CC BY-NC 3.0 NZ (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/nz/). Image cropped.
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Places of Tasman

Regional Resources

The Tasman region has lots of wonderful places including geographical features, townships, buildings, and historical sites that can help you understand its h...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Image: Black scallop shell (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Black_scallop_shell._(8107848272).jpg) by Bernard Spragg.NZ on Wikimedia Commons. CC0 1.0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en). Image cropped.
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Kaimoana (seafood)

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Kaimoana is a te reo Māori word which means seafood. It can refer to any food from the sea, and is connected to traditional beliefs and practices around mahi...

Entry last updated: 30/10/25
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Image: Christchurch, New Zealand earthquake of 2011 - Peterborough Centre (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christchurch,_New_Zealand_earthquake_of_2011_-_Peterborough_Centre.jpg) by Andy Miah on Wikimedia Commons. CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en). Image cropped.
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Events of Christchurch

Regional Resources

Through our histories, lots of things have happened that have had an impact on Christchurch | Ōtautahi. The following resources explore these events and can ...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Image: The Hi Diddle Griddle Restaurant, Karangahape Road, 1960 (https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/74490#.Yw1xnCXMM9A.link) by Rykenberg Photography on Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 1269-B0750-24. Image cropped.
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Finding a place in Aotearoa New Zealand

Regional Resources

Since the 1700s, new people have immigrated to Aotearoa. Some came in search of a better way of life or because their country was no longer safe. Newcomers c...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Image: Group of Indians, 1962 (https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/309876/rec/28) by [Unknown]. Collection: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 1851-004. Image cropped.
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Peopling the colony: inclusion and exclusion

Regional Resources

This entry recommends places to find information about the history of immigration to Tāmaki Makaurau and New Zealand. This includes immigration laws and chan...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Image: Parliament Buildings (https://wellington.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/3293). Collection: Wellington City Libraries Recollect, Constable Postcard Collection Reference 50001-4-267. Image cropped.
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Places of Wellington

Regional Resources

There are many places that are significant to Wellington. Use the resources in this section to find out about their histories.

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Image: NZL-gore-trout (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NZL-gore-trout.jpg) by Bgabel on Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en). Image cropped.
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Places of Southland

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There are many places that are significant to Southland, known as Murihiku in Te Reo Māori. The following websites and museums have information about the his...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Princess Te Kirihaehae Te Puea Herangi (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23249698) by by [unknown]. Collection: Alexander Turnbull Library. Ref: PAColl-5584-58. Image cropped.
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People of Waikato

Regional Resources

The Waikato is the fourth largest region by population in New Zealand. This page will recommend where you can go to find out the histories of its people.

Entry last updated: 18/06/24
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