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Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Kiingitanga, the Māori King movement, was founded in 1858 with the aim of uniting the different tribes of Māori under a single leader. The current queen, Nga...

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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...

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

Lunar New Year is a festival celebrated in Asian cultures that marks the beginning of the new year. It is based on a lunar calendar and begins with the first...

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This entry will help you find information about the history behind Auckland's economic progress and independence, and the factors that impacted it.

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

The Industrial Revolution began in England in the late 18th century. City populations grew quickly. There was a cultural shift from an agricultural economy t...

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)

The Great Depression lasted from 1929 until the mid-1930s. It started with the Wall Street Crash (also known as the Stock Market Crash), and led to people al...

Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)

The world has a long history of colonialism. Colonialism is when one country takes political control over the land and people of another country, usually thr...

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This entry will help you understand how advances in technology and land acquisition developed Auckland's economy but greatly impacted Māori and their economy.

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

Regional Resources

There are many places that are significant to Nelson, known as Whakatū in te reo Māori. Use the recommended resources to find out about their histories.