Te Hītori o Aotearoa            Aotearoa New Zealand History

Podcasts and videos that may be useful for students

This documentary celebrates the creation of a constructed wetland in a culturally significant area of Aotearoa - Te Waihora. First part covers the early Māori history of this area.

Curiousity Cards - National Library. You can use these curiosity cards to spark student inquiry about Aotearoa New Zealand's rich bicultural heritage. Explore themes related to the He Tohu documents and exhibition, and Tuia — Encounters 250 (Tuia 250).

Discover educational tours and teaching/learning resources to support the He Tohu exhibition of He Whakaputanga (Declaration of Independence), Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi), and the Women's Suffrage Petition. Find books, activities, and more.

Explore these curated, online First World War and WW100 commemoration learning resources you can use at school. Many cover the experiences and perspectives of New Zealanders at the time. The guide includes images, articles, video, events, and databases.

Yr 8 Maori and Captain Cook - both sides of the story

https://natlib.govt.nz/schools/teaching-and-learning-resources/teaching-tools-resource-guides/topic-explorer-guide

https://natlib.govt.nz/schools/teaching-and-learning-resources/teaching-tools-resource-guides/anyquestions-guide

https://natlib.govt.nz/schools/teaching-and-learning-resources/teaching-tools-resource-guides/digitalnz-guide

​https://natlib.govt.nz/schools/teaching-and-learning-resources/teaching-tools-resource-guides/papers-past-guide