Aotearoa New Zealand's histories (ANZH)

He purapura i ruia mai i Rangiātea e kore e ngaro.

A seed sown in Rangiātea will never be lost.

Learning about our shared histories is part of our collective identity.

People, places, and things influence our sense of belonging in place, in spirit, and in time.

Aotearoa New Zealand's histories can be used at your service to enhance culturally responsive, responsible, and respectful environments for whānau, tamariki, and community.

In this section you will find:

how Te Whāriki and Aotearoa New Zealand's histories (ANZH) are woven together
examples of local curriculum and exploring stories about the past
a page of reliable sources for background reading and stories.

Te Whāriki and Aotearoa New Zealand's histories (ANZH)

Stories of practice using shared histories to inform local curriculum and Te Whāriki principles in action.

Learning modules on Aotearoa New Zealand's histories

A series of three online, interactive modules to support you with Aotearoa histories in your service.

Tuia Mātauranga and local histories

Local curriculum examples of how kaiako, children, and whānau can explore their own stories of who they are and where they are from.

Reliable sources of Aotearoa New Zealand's histories (ANZH)

Links to resources to help inform your local curriculum and personal knowledge.