New Zealand History, Culture and Conflict
Discover the social history of Aotearoa New Zealand, learning how the country’s bicultural national consciousness was formed with this online course from Te Papa Tongarewa.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone with an interest in the Pacific region, museums, science, history, culture, or the arts.
It is suitable for anyone wanting to gain introductory insights into New Zealand history and culture.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Describe ways that early Pacific Navigators made it to New Zealand shores
Summarise some Māori ways of tracking the year and seasons
Summarise key events and conflicts in New Zealand’s social history including the Treaty of Waitangi
Compare how New Zealand colonial/indigenous relationships may differ from those in other nations
Engage with Museum based cultural education in New Zealand
