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Image: Aulsebrook's parade to celebrate the end of the First World War (https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/photohunt/2016/ccl-cs-7083?keys=aulsebrook%27s%20parade&items_per_page=24), by Teresa Connor. Collection: Christchurch City Libraries. Ref: CCL-Kete-33064on. No known copyright. Image cropped.

World War One (New Zealand involvement)

World War One, also called the First World War or the Great War, took place between 1914 and 1918. New Zealand was part of the British Empire then, so we joi...

Entry last updated: 23/07/26

Image: General Hospital Crete, 20 May 1941 (https://www.archives.govt.nz/images/general-hospital-crete-20-may-1941) by Peter McIntyre. Collection: Archives New Zealand, Ref: R22497931. CC by 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/). Image cropped.

World War Two (New Zealand involvement)

World War Two, also known as The Second World War remains the biggest war the world has ever seen. It was fought between the Axis powers led by Germany and t...

Entry last updated: 6/07/26

Image: Gilsemans 1642 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gilsemans_1642.jpg) by Isaack Gilsemans on Wikimedia Commons.

First encounters (New Zealand)

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

On 6 October 1769, James Cook saw New Zealand from on board the ship Endeavour. He sailed into Poverty Bay two days later. This became the first meeting betw...

Entry last updated: 29/06/26

Image: Parihaka Pa (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23078293) by [unknown]. Collection: Alexander Turnbull Library, Ref: 1/2-056542-F. Image cropped.

Events of New Plymouth

Regional Resources

Lots of things have happened that have had an impact on New Plymouth. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspectives.

Entry last updated: 14/05/24

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.

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

Image: MC Kathryn Tyree and sign language interpreter Bridgette Strid (45531783391) (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MC_Kathryn_Tyree_and_sign_language_interpreter_Bridgette_Strid_(45531783391).jpg) by Catalyst Open Source on Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en). Image cropped.

Sign language (New Zealand)

Sign language is a way to communicate using body movements, facial expressions, and hand signals to give meaning. It is used when speech is not possible. For...

Entry last updated: 4/06/26

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.

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

Image: Richie McCaw 2011-10-24 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Richie_McCaw_2011-10-24.jpg) by shafraz.nasser on Wikimedia Commons. CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en). Image cropped.

Famous people (New Zealand)

Famous New Zealanders come from all walks of life like sport, politics, the arts, science and technology. They are famous because their achievements make the...

Entry last updated: 11/09/25

Image: United Tribes Ensign (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22894200) by James Laurenson. Collection: Alexander Turnbull Library. Ref: MS-Papers-0009-09-01. Image cropped.

Declaration of Independence (New Zealand)

Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)

He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni | The Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand was signed on 28 October 1835 by 34 nor...

Entry last updated: 21/09/26