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Māori lived on the East Coast for a long time before the arrival of European settlers, traders, whalers, and missionaries. The region is well known for the a...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
2019 marked 250 years since the first meeting between Māori and the Europeans. This happened when James Cook, on board the Endeavour, sighted New Zealand on ...
Entry last updated: 28/04/22
This entry will help you find the best websites and databases that explore the history and development of the Māori economy including the challenges Māori fa...
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Māori were the first people to settle in New Zealand.They were known to have their own unique tikanga (customs). However the coming of the European settlers ...
Entry last updated: 16/10/23
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
New Zealand is far away from export markets and this has made trading an important part of our economy. In early colonial days, New Zealand exported goods li...
Entry last updated: 12/12/23
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Māori first arrived on the shores of Aotearoa New Zealand over 700 years ago (estimates range from 1250 to 1300 AD). They traveled by waka (canoe) from east ...
Entry last updated: 26/05/22
Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about individual people or groups of people from Otago.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Many things have happened that have had an impact on Otago. The following resources explore these events and can offer some different perspectives.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
European settlers began to arrive in New Zealand from 1769. Find out how they arrived, where they came from, what life was like then, and how they interacted...
Entry last updated: 27/04/22
Throughout our history, lots of things have happened that have had an impact on Hawke's Bay. Use the recommended resources to find out about them.
Entry last updated: 14/05/24