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67 result(s) for Identity, Culture, and Organisation in All Year Levels

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Musket Wars (1810-1830s)

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
The Musket Wars (1810 to 1830s) were a series of battles between Māori tribes throughout New Zealand. They began after Pākehā brought muskets (ngutu pārera) ... Entry last updated: 19/02/20
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Treaty of Waitangi

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Te Tiriti o Waitangi, or the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed on 6 February 1840, and since that time it has been the basis for the relationship between Māori ... Entry last updated: 23/03/17
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Chinese New Year

Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)
Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is now one of the world's most celebrated festivals. It is the longest public holi... Entry last updated: 08/02/19
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Cook Islands

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)
The Cook Islands is a country in the Pacific Ocean made up of 15 different islands. Rarotonga is the largest of the 15 islands. The capital Avarua is found o... Entry last updated: 14/03/18
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Colonialism

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... Entry last updated: 31/03/20
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History (New Zealand)

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Aotearoa New Zealand has a unique story involving a variety of people, places and events. In this entry we'll show you the best websites and books to use to ... Entry last updated: 01/05/20
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Matariki

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)
Matariki is the Māori name for the star cluster also known as the Pleiades or Seven Sisters in other cultures. The rise of Matariki in mid-winter marks the s... Entry last updated: 20/04/17
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Charles Upham (1908 - 1994)

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Charles Upham was a New Zealand soldier who fought in World War II in Europe and North Africa. He received many awards for bravery, and was the only fighting... Entry last updated: 30/10/19
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Kīngitanga (Māori King movement)

Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Kīngitanga, the Māori King movement, was founded in 1858 with the aim of uniting the different tribes of Māori under a single leader. The current king, Te Ar... Entry last updated: 17/04/20
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Māori myths and legends

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)
Māori myths and legends run through all aspects of life in Aotearoa, from the creation of people to elements of the natural world such as the sea, sky, weath... Entry last updated: 03/08/17
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