Image by Sandy Austin

Kiwiana - Quintessentially Kiwi

Christchurch City Libraries does a wonderful job of exploring our “kiwi-ness” in this guide to Kiwiana.   It looks at icons from popular culture, and also at our favourite people and wildlife. 

Suggested level: primary, intermediate, secondary
http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Culture/New-Zealand/

Matapihi Showcase on Kiwiana

From gumboots to the All Blacks rugby team, Paua shell ashtrays to Footrot Flats cartoons; Kiwiana is all the things that have helped define New Zealand culture in times gone past.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate, secondary
search.digitalnz.org/en/matapihi

Otorohanga: Kiwiana Town of New Zealand

Celebrate popular Kiwi Culture (“Kiwiana”) – the icons, heroes and heritage that make us uniquely ‘Kiwi”. Includes teaching resources.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate
http://www.kiwianatown.co.nz/