Welcome to Living Heritage

Where young people celebrate the heritage of New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. With our support, schools and young people can present their own web pages about their local community, family, and friends.

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A past pupil goes to war

Kilbirnie School – Published 22/04/2015

With the help of his family, students tell Francis John Herbert (Bert) Fear’s story, look at what Kilbirnie School was like in his day and at Kilbirnie in the time of WW1.

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Searching for our Tupuna

Hora Hora - Primary – Published 11/03/2016

The children at Hora Hora Primary walked in the forest above their school, found the remains of a civilization and wondered about the people who had lived there. Read their stories.

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Family celebrations

Khandallah School - Primary – Published 16/12/2015

This term Khandallah School Class 7 students have all had their sixth birthday. Then they wondered what else do we celebrate with our families?

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The Grand Pet Day

Lincoln Primary School - Primary – Published 15/12/2015

Pet Days have been happening for many years at Lincoln Primary School. The students share the history of their Pet Day.

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Karitane landmarks

Karitane School - Primary – Published 11/12/2015

Students from Karitane School share some of the interesting places in their community that are special to them.

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How Hokitika got its name

Hokitika Primary School - Primary – Published 18/11/2015

Hokitika - a town well-known but a question is often asked, is there a story behind its name? Hokitika Primary School bi-lingual class shares their discovery.

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Welcome to Living Heritage

Where young people celebrate the heritage of New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. With our support, schools and young people can present their own web pages about their local community, family, and friends.

Profiled story

A past pupil goes to war

Latest stories

Searching for our Tupuna

Family celebrations

The Grand Pet Day

Karitane landmarks

How Hokitika got its name