I have explored the diverse histories and experiences of the peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand.
I have built my knowledge of stories about the people, events, and changes that have been important in my local area, including knowledge of the stories iwi and hapū share about their history in the rohe.
For the national contexts, I know the following:
Māori origins, voyaging, and adaptation
Māori voyaging through the Pacific was deliberate and skillful and brought with it Pacific whakapapa and cultural identities. These identities were transformed over the centuries through adaptations to and relationships with the environment, and through the formation of hapū and iwi that eventually occupied Aotearoa New Zealand.
Responses to war
Individuals and communities have responded to international conflicts in a range of ways for a range of reasons.
Governing and equity
Governments have selectively supported or excluded people through processes associated with voting rights, access to education, health, and welfare provision, reflecting prevailing public attitudes of the time. Often, equitable treatment has been sought by people, including Māori, Chinese, women, children, and disabled people.
