Nelly in Aotearoa
Nelly the kuaka (godwit) travels to Aotearoa New Zealand. In four episodes, especially developed for learners in years 1–3, Nelly explores different aspects of Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories.
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Use the videos with your students and the teaching support material for guidance and activities to help you link each video to your classroom context.
Nelly in Aotearoa
Nelly in Aotearoa – Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Nelly the kuaka (godwit) travels to Aotearoa New Zealand. Her first stop is the Treaty grounds at Waitangi. This is where year 1–3 students meet Nelly for the first time.
Nelly in Aotearoa – Tangata whenua
In this second episode of Nelly in Aotearoa, Nelly the kuaka learns about ocean voyages made by the tūpuna of tangata whenua.
Nelly in Aotearoa – Migration stories
In this third episode of Nelly in Aotearoa, Nelly the kuaka learns that children in Aotearoa come from lots of different places.
Nelly in Aotearoa – Naming places
In this fourth episode of Nelly in Aotearoa, Nelly the kuaka learns about the names of places in Aotearoa New Zealand.