Aotearoa New Zealand's histories (ANZH)
This resource provides content to help kaiako weave Aotearoa New Zealand Histories into their local curriculum. This resource is part of the “Aotearoa New Zealand histories” set. See the resource carousel for more.
He purapura i ruia mai i Rangiātea e kore e ngaro.
A seed sown in Rangiātea will never be lost.
Te Whāriki and Aotearoa New Zealand's histories (ANZH)
Relationships with people, places, and things influence our sense of belonging in place, spirit, and time. Aotearoa New Zealand's histories tell stories of such relationships and can be used to enhance culturally responsive, responsible, and respectful environments for whānau, tamariki, and community.
It is often through local stories that we gain rich insights into these relationships and how events of the past impact on us today. Understanding and telling these stories can support services to enact the bicultural intentions of the principles in Te Whāriki:
- Whakamana | Empowerment
- Kotahitanga | Holistic development
- Whānau tangata | Family and community
- Ngā hononga | Relationships
Culturally responsive, local curriculum design begins with the histories, narratives, pakiwaitara (stories), and pūrākau (ancient stories) of not just the place where your service is physically located. It also incorporates the histories of the people, places, and things of significance to the whānau and tamariki who attend your service.
Kua kite rānei koe?
About this resource
Learning about our shared histories is part of our collective identity. In this resource you will find links to:
- resources about how Te Whāriki and Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories (ANZH) are woven together
- local curriculum stories of how kaiako, children, and whānau can explore their own stories of who they are and where they are from (Tuia Mātauranga and local histories)
- e-Learning modules about Aotearoa New Zealand Histories
- a page of reliable sources for background reading and stories
This resource is part of the “Aotearoa New Zealand histories” set. See the resource carousel for more.