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The Encyclopedia of New Zealand: New Zealand in Brief

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to New Zealand! Enjoy this colorful and fact filled web site as you click on any of the following main topics: government, people, economy, Maori, history, leisure, environment, society - to learn more about this island country.
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Encyclopedia of New Zealand: New Zealand Peoples

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the many peoples who make up the population of New Zealand! Who were the first inhabitants? Where did they come from? When did Europeans discover this faraway land? Who immigrated to New Zealand, and why? Answers to all of these...
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Website
International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Montreal Summer Olympics, 1976

For Students 9th - 10th
Despite the boycott of Africa, the 1976 Olympics in Montreal were successful. This website is highly interactive, with video clips, biographies, graphics, statistics and a link to educational packages you may obtain free of charge.
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With New Zealand

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and New Zealand. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: New Zealand

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in New Zealand in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
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Wairarapa Times Age

For Students 9th - 10th
The Wairarapa Times-Age is a daily local/regional/national newspaper for Masterton.
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Interactive
Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Maori Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Get the basic phrases and vocabulary words of the Maori language. This is what the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand speak.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: New Zealand

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of New Zealand, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Website
Other

The Kiwi Site: A Beginner's Guide to New Zealand

For Students 9th - 10th
The Kiwi Site offers a fun and funky way to get to know New Zealand, land of many more sheep than people. The site's author, too shy to put his name on the site, is obviously a "dyed in the wool" Kiwi (New Zealander) who loves this...
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Article
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New Zealand in History: The Colonisation of New Zealand

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the colonization of New Zealand including information from before annexation, during the time of Baron Charles Philippe Hippolyte de Thierry, and including with the nomination of James Busby May, 1833.
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Article
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Family Search: New Zealand Emigration and Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of New Zealand's immigration and emigration including information from national public records.
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Article
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New Zealand Embassy, Beijing: About New Zealand

For Students 9th - 10th
Essential information about New Zealand--its history, political system, economy, and more--in English and Chinese.
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Graphic
University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
These incredible historical maps from the University of Texas Library Online provide a clear and detailed account of Australia's history. They also include maps of New Zealand and Tasmania.
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Handout
Careers New Zealand

Kiwi Careers: Quarry Worker

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete description of the occupation of quarry worker including working conditions, preparation, skills and knowledge, wages and outlook (in New Zealand.) Profile of a working quarry equipment operator is featured.
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Website
Careers New Zealand

Career Nz: Electrician

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about becoming an Electrician in New Zealand. While some of the information is specific to New Zealand, there is also data that is uniform to the career.
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Article
World Atlas

World Atlas: Australia/oceania

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a description of Oceania that although the smallest continent includes Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Micronesia. Click on any tab about the map to learn much information about its geography, symbols, natives, and...
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Website
Other

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover the history of Te Papa and the vision for the future.
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Handout
Careers New Zealand

Careers Nz: Wood Processing Worker

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the occupation of wood processing worker, including training, duties, working conditions, outlook and wages (in New Zealand). Two profiles of sawmill workers are included.
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Website
Careers New Zealand

Careers Nz: Architectural Draughtsperson (Drafter)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the career components needed to be a drafter in New Zealand. While the some of the information is specific to New Zealand, it does offer some valuable information about drafting that does apply to the career in...
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Website
Careers New Zealand

Careers Nz: Construction Site Manager

For Students 9th - 10th
The site contains information about the Construction site manager career field. While some of the information is specific to New Zealand, it does contain information that is uniform for the career. Includes job description, tasks and...
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Website
Other

New Zealand Parliament the Place to Visit

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the parliamentary buildings in New Zealand. The resource provides a time line of the events of the houses, details about the fire that destroyed much of the parliamentary building, and restoration and conservation details.
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Other

100% Pure New Zealand: Auckland

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about some key points of interest in and around Auckland, New Zealand's largest city and main transport hub.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: New Zealand

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a travel guide and country profile of New Zealand including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
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Website
Other

Cold War and New Zealand

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes New Zealand during the Cold War. Looks at New Zealand's political landscape during WWI, WWII, its military interventions, its membership in SEATO, and its antinuclear stance.