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General Aotearoa resources

Tuia MātaurangaTuia Mātauranga highlights local people, places, and events that have helped shape our nation. The histories of Aotearoa New Zealand have multiple perspectives, some are presented here for you to explore.

Yearbook collection: 1893–2012

The New Zealand Official Yearbook has provided a comprehensive statistical picture of life in New Zealand from 1893 to 2010.

Read Chapter One: Ranginui Walker - Reclaiming Māori education

Check out these awesome animations from the He Tohu exhibition - more on this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9nErM6cOUgOEMAoTC8ZRAGQw_ivqpkFX

He Tohu - A collection of videos (via Youtube) around the 3 institutional documents that shape Aotearoa - check out the playlists tab.

A video collection of talks from Bridget Williams Books

Many scholars with knowledge and expertise in Māori history have lent their strength to this publishing.

Bridget Williams BooksBridget Williams Books (BWB) is an award-winning New Zealand publisher. For over three decades, books published by Bridget Williams have contributed to critical scholarship in New Zealand; they have told our stories, and deepened our understanding of what it is to inhabit these islands. Views expressed in the videos are not necessarily those of Bridget Williams Books or any contributors and funders attached to a particular work.

Take a voyage through the history of New Zealand with videos of The Aotearoa History Show from RNZ - a part-animated web-series

The Aotearoa History ShowTake a voyage through the history of New Zealand with The Aotearoa History Show from RNZ - a part-animated web-series that travels all the way through from 100 million years ago to the modern day, capturing the highlights of our nation’s story. Fourteen short, sharp episodes dissect the what, when, how, and (most importantly) why of our past. Co-presented by RNZ's Maori Issues Correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan and William Ray from the smash hit Black Sheep podcast, it’s an accessible and entertaining tale perfect for history newbies and history buffs alike.

Te Kupenga: Stories of Aotearoa New ZealandFind images and stories from the Alexander Turnbull Library to inspire student learning and understanding about Aotearoa New Zealand's histories and society from 1800s to 2020s.

Tools for primary source analysisOur primary source analysis tools are designed for ākonga (students) from years 1 to 13 in Aotearoa NZ schools. Use the filter on this page to find tools for different skills in primary source analysis.

Resources for teaching Aotearoa NZ histories topicsDiscover a wide range of quality resources to support teaching and learning about Aotearoa NZ histories topics.

Our Wāhine - 125 Extraordinary New Zealand Women site

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