Many New Zealanders weren’t taught our country’s history at school—or were taught outdated versions. Thanks in part to dedicated teachers and the New Zealand History Teachers Association, more schools are teaching New Zealand history. That’s good news for today’s students, but many adults still have gaps in their knowledge. These online courses aim to help fill them.
They reflect a shared desire to better understand who we are as people and as a nation. I’m grateful to the many bosses, peers, learners, whānau, and friends who helped along the way—tēnei te mihi ki a koutou.
Above all, I thank my aunty, Honor Goldsmith, who taught for over 40 years in Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay, including kapa haka. She inspired a love of learning and te ao Māori, which I share in these courses—for you, and for her mokopuna tuarua.
