Our stories – Pacific peoples
This resource provides some examples in the Instructional Series of Pacific people’s histories and a link to the "know" element in the Aotearoa New Zealand's histories curriculum.
About this resource
This A3 poster provides examples of histories-related texts from the School Journal, School Journal Story Library, Connected, and Junior Journal.
Our stories – Pacific peoples
The poster links the texts about the histories of Pacific peoples to Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories progress outcomes.
See Materials that come with this resource to download:
- Our stories Pacific peoples (.pdf)
You can also access the histories texts below:
Thumbprints – School Journal Level 3 May 2017
A poem reflecting on the author’s mother’s immigration to Aotearoa New Zealand from Sāmoa in 1952. You can access the Thumbprints text here.
Tupaia – Master Navigator – School Journal Level 3 August 2019
An article reporting on the story of Tupaia, a navigator and high priest from the island of Rā‘iātea. You can access the Tupaia: Master Navigator text here.
Explorers of the Sunrise – School Journal Story Library Level 4 2014
A text with supporting audio. Two articles reflect on stories of Pacific migration, connecting past histories to travel today. You can access the Explorers of the Sunrise text here.
The Long Pause – Connected Level 3 Shifting Views 2014
An article exploring the mystery of the long pause between the two major periods of Pacific migration. You can access The Long Pause text here.
The Art of Aute – School Journal Level 3 August 2020
An article covering the history and recent revival of this clothmaking art, found across the Pacific. You can access The Art of Aute text here.
Mariri the Flying Man – Junior Journal 60
A retold traditional story of Mariri and the discovery of Atiu, as well as his return to ‘Avaiki. You can access the Mariri the Flying Man text here.
Further resources
150 Niuean Soldiers – Koloa project
This video features part of the story of the 150 Niuean soldiers who served in World War 1.
You can access the 150 Niuean soldiers video here.
Ōtara Markets – Koloa project
This video features the Ōtara markets which is a vibrant hub for the Pasifika community with long standing cultural and economic significance.
You can access the Ōtara markets video here.
Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame – Koloa project
The video captures the historic establishment of the Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame, which honours the legacy of Pasifika rugby players.
You can access the Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame video here.
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