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Image: Blackfoot Paua shells sold in New Zealand (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paua3.jpg) by Doka54 on Wikimedia Commons.
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Stones & shells (New Zealand)

Senior Primary (Years 5 - 8)

Pāua shells and gemstones like pounamu are considered precious taonga (treasures) in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our long shorelines are covered with shells of all...

Entry last updated: 3/11/23
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Image: Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881 :View of Nelson Haven in Tasman's Gulf, New Zealand, including a part of the site of the intended town of Nelson 1841 (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22435037). Drawn in November 1841 by C. Heaphy, Draftsman to the New Zealand Company. Collection: Alexander Turnbull Library, Ref: C-025-015.
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Events of Nelson

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Many things have happened that have had an impact on Nelson, find out about them using these websites and collections.

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Image: Trafalgar Street in Nelson (https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22514072) by Tyree Studio. Collection: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts
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Places of Nelson

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There are many places that are significant to Nelson, known as Whakatū in te reo Māori. Use the recommended resources to find out about their histories.

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Image: Hodgsons Store Murchison (https://heritage.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz/nodes/view/4306) by Teresa Besley on Tasman Heritage.
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Places of Tasman

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The Tasman region has lots of wonderful places including geographical features, townships, buildings, and historical sites that can help you understand its h...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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Image: Dairy farming in Northern Auckland, a Waikiekie homestead (https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/166381/rec/3) by [unknown]. Collection: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19010322-08-02.
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Transforming environments

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This entry explores changes made by settlers to Aotearoa's natural environment, their naming of places and features, and efforts to conserve and restore its ...

Entry last updated: 14/05/24
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