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Butterflies and moths 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
Butterflies remind us of summer, freedom and happiness; moths are mythologised as creatures of the night. Essentially, however, there are no important differences between... Find out more
Fossils 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
Fossils are glimpses into past life. They are a record, in the rocks, of long-gone plants or creatures, and environmental conditions. Next time you pick up a stone... Find out more
Kāwanatanga – Māori engagement with the state 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
From the outset the relationship between Māori and the British-installed government was burdened by cultural misunderstandings and...
Asia and New Zealand 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
New Zealand’s relationships with the numerous, diverse countries of the Asian region have had their ups and downs. However, from the 1970s New Zealanders grew increasingly...
Unions and employee organisations 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
By 1913 New Zealand was one of the world's most highly unionised societies. In 1936 the first Labour government made union membership... Read the full story Read the short story
Mental health services 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
Around 47% of New Zealanders are likely to experience some form of mental illness at some stage in their lives. New Zealand’s first lunatic asylum opened in 1854, and...
Reserve Bank 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
The Reserve Bank has a number of levers to pull to manipulate the New Zealand economy. It can pressure banks’ interest rates and intervene in the foreign exchange market...
Ngā pakanga ki tāwāhi – Māori and overseas wars 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
‘We’ll fight right to the end. For God! For King! And for Country! Ake, ake, kia kaha e!’ This rousing marching song written for the...
Public holidays 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
New Zealand has 11 statutory public holidays. Some, such as Good Friday and Christmas Day, are celebrated in many countries, but others, such as Waitangi Day, are unique...
Te Kooti Whenua – Māori Land Court 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
Established in the 1860s to convert Māori customary title to something approximating British land title, the Native Land Court was...
