Topic: Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand

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‘Te ara’ in Māori means ‘the pathway’. Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand offers many pathways to understanding New Zealand. When complete, it will be a comprehensive guide to the country’s peoples, natural environment, history, culture, economy, institutions and society.

Te Ara consists of a series of themes, appearing progressively between 2005 and 2013:

• Māori New Zealanders and
• New Zealand Peoples – the arrival and settlement of the people.
• Earth, Sea and Sky – marine life, people and the sea, natural resources, and shaping forces such as geology and climate.
• The Bush – New Zealand’s landforms, fauna and flora.
• The Settled Landscape – farming, rural life, and people’s impact on the land.
• Economy and the City – the economy, business and city life.
• Social Connections – social groups, families and communities.
• Nation – systems of government and symbols of national identity.
• Daily Life – the customs, leisure activities and beliefs that make New Zealand unique.
• Creativity – arts, culture, invention and innovation.

Source: http://www.teara.govt.nz/about-this-site, accessed 20/06/2010