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A broad range of ideas and activities for teaching social studies students of all levels about New Zealand disasters.

In recent years Matariki, the Maori New Year, has been celebrated by many New Zealanders, Maori and non-Maori alike. It is becoming an increasingly important part of the New Zealand calendar. Matariki in 2011 began on 4 June.

More than 100,000 ethnic Chinese who call New Zealand home celebrate the Chinese New Year on 23 January this year.

The Classroom supports teachers and students of various curriculum levels in their study of Anzac Day. These activities and teaching ideas can be used as they are or adapted to suit the particular needs of your classes.

Two kilometres north of the quiet little Wairarapa town of Featherston a small memorial garden marks the site of a riot that resulted in the deaths of 48 Japanese prisoners of war and one guard.

The 2007 Cricket World Cup is being hosted by the West Indies. The West Indies is not a single political or geographic state. This activity is designed to get students looking at this part of the world and to locate the other countries competing in the tournament.

Short-answer activities about New Zealand cricket

History and activities relating to New Zealand flags

Hold a class discussion or complete some writing about the place of sport in New Zealand society.

Activities relating to Race Relations Day for Social Studies teachers

Ideas for teachers wanting to cover the Olympics

Classroom activity ideas for Tribute08 and New Zealand's participation in the Vietnam War

Disasters Classroom ideas for Social Studies teachers