Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: New Zealanders
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of New Zealanders. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Maori
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Maori of New Zealand. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: 9 12 Teacher Resources
A plethora of resources, science teachers can utilize this education center for academically aligned lesson plans and video clips for middle and high school students.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: New Zealand
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of New Zealand. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
A&E Television
History.com: This Day in History: British Colonists Reach New Zealand
Read this short account of the first British colonists to New Zealand arrive at Port Nicholson on Auckland Island.
Other
The Gisborne Herald: Home Page
The Gisborne Herald is a daily local news source for Gisborne in New Zealand.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: First Year in Canterbury Settlement
The complete full-text of this literary work is available to download or read online multiple digital formats.
Other
100% Pure New Zealand: Location Background: Lake Pukaki and Mt. Cook
Full color images, and point-by-point facts with general information about New Zealand's Lake Pukaki and Mt. Cook.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: New Zealand
Read all about the Pacific nation of New Zealand from the BBC. View a map and timeline of events while learning about its leaders and history.
Other
The History of the Green Party
An overview of the beginnings and development of the Green Movement originating in New Zealand and Australia, then spreading worldwide.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Mount Cook: Shrinking Mountain Loses 30m From Height
Article reports that Mount Cook, New Zealand's tallest mountain, has lost 30 meters of height. Also presents a list of other facts about mountains.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Niue (New Zealand)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Niue (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.
Other
Waimakariri River
Tells about the Waimakariri River and the efforts to manage it to keep it from flooding. Site contains maps as well as tells where the river originates.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Cook Islands
Learn about the culture of the Cook Islands. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: New Zealand: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the island country of New Zealand in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: New Zealand
Concise travel site provided for by the Lonely Planet lists basic facts about New Zealand. Map and beautiful photographs included.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Pacific Ring of Fire
Wikipedia offers information on the location of the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Map included.
Other
Glacier Explorers
Visit New Zealand's Tasman Glacier terminal lake for a fascinating glacial encounter. Find a tab dedicated to information about the park in addition to recent news.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: New Zealand
Explore the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of New Zealand on this site.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: I Site: Wild Weather
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart from New Zealand looks at extreme weather conditions from tornadoes to floods, their causes and effects.
Curated OER
New Zealand
A concise site provided for by the Lonely Planet that lists basic facts about New Zealand. Map included.
Curated OER
Map of New Zealand
Read all about the Pacific nation of New Zealand from the BBC. View a map and timeline of events while learning about its leaders and history.