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Maori

Popular Waiata

The Most Popular Waiata Waiata are a key part of Māori. They're powerful expressions of identity, emotion, and storytelling. They can be sung in traditional ceremonies, community gatherings, and contemporary settings. Waiata are songs often performed in te reo Māori (the Māori language). They include themes of love, unity, and spiritual connection and continue to[…]

Written on 30 January 2025

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Swimming

The Best Swimming Holes Near Me

The Best Swimming Holes Near Me in New Zealand Whether you find yourself near Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch, or elsewhere in New Zealand, you're always close to a great place to swim. There are plenty of beautiful swimming holes, lakes, rivers, and beaches for a refreshing dip in the summer or an invigorating dip in the[…]

Written on 11 November 2024

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Singing

Top New Zealand Singers

New Zealand's Most Famous Singers Despite its relatively small population, New Zealand is a diverse powerhouse for music, boasting a rich tapestry of great bands, and solo artists across various genres. Today, we'll look at the most famous singing Kiwis and the music that made them famous. We've listed them here in alphabetical order, but please[…]

Written on 14 September 2024

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Maori

How to Say Thank You in Maori and Other Expressions

Maori Words and the 15 Phrases and Vocabulary You Should Learn There's no right or wrong way to learn any language. Instead, every language learner should look for the approach that best works for them. However, certain words and phrases are useful to know at the start of your language learning journey, and when it[…]

Written on 12 August 2024

9 minutes to read

Rugby

Famous All Blacks Players

All Blacks Legends New Zealand's rugby team, the All Blacks, are generally considered one of if not the greatest rugby teams ever. Against every other international side, the All Blacks have a winning record and while the team isn't the most successful ever at the Rugby World Cup (this goes to South Africa having won[…]

Written on 2 August 2024

7 minutes to read

Academia

New Zealand Historical Figures

Famous Historical Figures from New Zealand New Zealand's story has been shaped by historical figures, including politicians, chiefs, soldiers, reformers, and cultural leaders. From the Treaty of Waitangi to World War and beyond, specific individuals played central roles in establishing the country's institutions of government and shaping its political history. Here are the people whose[…]

27 September 2025∙7 minutes to read

The Most Famous New Zealanders

The Most Famous NZ People in (Relatively) Recent History It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.Sir Edmund Hillary New Zealand has produced many famous people. From explorers and filmmakers to sporting legends and singers, New Zealanders have left their mark on the world. Here are just a few of the country's most famous[…]

25 September 2025∙7 minutes to read

New Zealand has had a number of Prime Ministers through its history.

Every NZ Prime Minister

From Premiers to PMs: The NZ Prime Minister List I’ve never been one to be afraid of a new idea; even my enemies couldn’t accuse me of that. Richard Seddon New Zealand's government is based closely on that of the United Kingdom, which means the country doesn't have a president but rather a Prime Minister.[…]

20 September 2025∙7 minutes to read

The NZ History Timeline

A New Zealand History Timeline: From Polynesian Settlement to the Modern Day He iwi tahi tātou. / Now we are one people.William Hobson, at the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, 6 February 1840 The history of New Zealand is one of exploration, migration, conflict, resilience, and innovation, reflecting the challenges faced by a small[…]

16 September 2025∙9 minutes to read

Arts and Hobbies

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Taylor Swift vs. Classic Poetry Quiz: Who Wrote It?

Did Taylor Swift Write This Line — or Was It a Famous Poet? Taylor Swift is known for her sharp, emotionally charged lyrics — but could you tell them apart from lines written by some of history’s greatest poets? From Emily Dickinson to Mary Oliver, and from Folklore to Red, the connections between Taylor’s songwriting[…]

8 October 2025∙3 minutes to read

The Most Popular Types of Dance

The Most Popular Dance Styles Explained Dancing is one of the oldest forms of human expression. Seamlessly blending movement, music, and culture, it's one of our most unique art forms. Whether you're interested in ballet, Latin rhythms, or street moves, here, we'll explore the different types of dance and how they're great for your creativity,[…]

31 August 2025∙7 minutes to read

Easy Baking Recipes For Beginners

Easy Baking Recipes: NZ Edition You don't need years of practice to get started with baking. With just a few easy baking recipes, you can begin to make delicious cakes, cookies, and bread using many of the ingredients commonly found in most kitchens. Here are some great baking recipes for beginners, as they're quick, easy,[…]

19 August 2025∙8 minutes to read

The World’s Most Famous Statues, Sculptures, and Monuments

Famous Sculptures, Statues, and Monuments from Around the World Sculpture is a timeless universal art form, with famous sculptures being found all over the world throughout human history. Some sculptures and statues are so renowned that they're known by people all over the world. Here are just a few of them; if you think we've[…]

11 August 2025∙8 minutes to read

Education

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Why should you use smartphone apps to learn?

Reasons to Use Apps for Revision

Why You Should Use an App to Help You with Your Homework “The unexamined life is not worth living” - Socrates No matter what kind of smartphone you have, you should be able to enjoy a variety of useful apps. Both the App Store and the Google Play Store have plenty of apps that you[…]

29 March 2021∙6 minutes to read

The Best Revision Apps

Which Are the Best Apps for Revising? “The challenge for a human now is to be more interesting to another than his or her smartphone.” - Alain de Botton Maths, science, and English are still all subjects that you have to study and most parents would love to have enough time to help their children[…]

29 March 2021∙6 minutes to read

How to Do Homework Effectively Online

Which Are the Best Ways to Do Your Homework Online? “Education is the movement from darkness to light.” - Allan Bloom Internet usage has exploded since the early 2000s and children in primary school learn about using computers and are used to browsing the internet by the time they reach secondary school. Computer programs, apps,[…]

29 March 2021∙6 minutes to read

Which are the best websites for helping you with your homework?

Great Websites and Apps to Help You with Your Schooling and Homework

The Best Educational Apps and Sites “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela Parents are struggling to keep up with the children’s schoolwork, especially with lockdowns, restrictions, and school closures. 2020 forced a lot of students to change the way they did their schoolwork and[…]

29 March 2021∙6 minutes to read

Health and Fitness

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Discover What NBA Player Are You Quiz

Find Your Match with the What NBA Player Are You Quiz Have you ever wondered which basketball superstar best matches your skills, mindset, and personality? The "What NBA Player Are You Quiz" is here to help! This fun and interactive quiz dives deep into your playing style, leadership traits, and approach to challenges to reveal[…]

3 October 2025∙4 minutes to read

Football Trivia Quiz: From the Premier League to the World Cup

Consider Yourself a Football Expert? Take our Quiz! No doubt about it, football is one of the most popular and widely played sports, both here in the UK and around the world. More than just our national sport, football is a cultural expression. It carries emotions, traditions, and stories. And speaking of history, how well[…]

29 September 2025∙2 minutes to read

Which Tennis Grand Slam Event Are You? Take Our Quiz To Find Out!

Discover Your Grand Slam Personality! Tennis Grand Slam events aren’t just tournaments - they’re demonstrations of culture, style, and personality. From the big, out-there energy of the US Open to the famous class of London's very own Wimbledon, each slam has its own unique characteristics. But which one best matches you? Are you a trailblazer[…]

24 September 2025∙3 minutes to read

Find Out Which Famous Footballer Matches Your Personality!

Discover Which Legendary Player Matches Your Style – Take the Quiz Now! Football is more than just a sport: it is passion, mentality and style of play. Each player has a unique personality that defines them on the pitch, from silent strategists to unstoppable goal-scorers. Have you ever wondered which footballer you are most like?[…]

26 June 2025∙4 minutes to read

Languages

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Writing an Email in Māori: The Meaning of Ngā Mihi

What's the Difference between Ngā Mihi and Ngā Mihi Nui? Emails in Māori He taonga rongonui te aroha ki te tangata / Goodwill towards others is a precious treasureWhakataukī / Māori proverb You may have seen Ngā Mihi in emails or heard it at the start of speeches or talks. So what exactly does it[…]

30 September 2025∙7 minutes to read

Should You Get a Japanese Tattoo?

Is a Japanese Tattoo a Yakuza Tattoo? Japanese Tattooing Explained The creatures I draw come alive on somebody’s skin.Horiyoshi III Thinking about getting a tattoo while in Japan? In Japan, tattoos are a blend of art, culture, and controversy. While tattoos have a centuries-old history in the country, they sometimes carry a stigma. Attitudes are[…]

26 September 2025∙8 minutes to read

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English Idioms Quiz: Guess The Meaning Of These Expressions

How Well Do You Know These English Idioms? Idioms are those curious turns of phrase that don’t quite mean what they say — yet they carry centuries of culture, history, and imagination inside them. They give language its colour and rhythm, turning ordinary speech into something lively and memorable. Take the idiom “The writing is[…]

6 September 2025∙3 minutes to read

Types of Sign Language Around the World

Different Sign Languages and Why the Sign Language Alphabet is Different Around the World? Many people might be surprised to learn that there is no single universal form of sign language and that even in countries where the same language is spoken, their individual sign languages can differ. There are more than 300 different sign[…]

31 August 2025∙9 minutes to read

Music

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Guitar Quiz: What Do You Really Know About This Instrument?

How Much Do You Really Know About The Guitar? There is no doubt that the guitar is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Present in genres ranging from jazz to country, from flamenco to pop music, the guitar has a rich history, a virtually perfect design and construction, and a central role[…]

17 September 2025∙3 minutes to read

The Most Famous NZ Songs

The Most Famous Kiwi Songs New Zealand has produced so many outstanding songwriters, bands, and musicians. While we'd never be able to mention everybody's famous songs fairly, here are some of the most famous. If you have any other suggestions, leave them in the comments! Anika Moa – Youthful "Youthful" was Anika Moa's debut single,[…]

27 June 2025∙9 minutes to read

Quiz: What Instrument Should I Learn?

Discover Which Instrument Is Right For You! Choosing a musical instrument can be both exciting and challenging. With so many options, each with unique sounds, techniques, and styles, it’s no wonder many people turn to quizzes to decide. Instruments have their own personalities, and finding the one that matches yours can make learning fun, engaging,[…]

30 November 2024∙4 minutes to read

Top New Zealand Singers

14 September 2024∙7 minutes to read

Professional Development

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What Is Accounting? The Guide to Accounting in New Zealand

The New Zealand Accounting Guides for Beginners At its core, accounting is simply the language of business. It's a system for recording, analysing, and reporting financial information. If you're interested in accounting in New Zealand, specifically, this is our Accounting 101 guide to get you started. We'll see the principles accountants follow, the regulatory standards[…]

22 September 2025∙7 minutes to read

What Types of Lawyers are the in New Zealand?

The Different Types of Lawyers in New Zealand We must serve the people of Aotearoa New Zealand by regulating the profession and delivering New Zealanders excellent lawyers.Jacque Lethbridge, President of the New Zealand Law Society While lawyers are legal specialists, it's essential to choose the right type of lawyer. In New Zealand, understanding the different[…]

29 July 2025∙8 minutes to read

Types of Nurse Quiz: What Type of Nurse Should I Be?

Types of Nursing Quiz: Discover Your Specialisation Nursing is one of the most rewarding and diverse career paths in healthcare, with countless specialisations to choose from. Whether you're drawn to the fast-paced environment of an emergency room, the compassionate care of pediatric patients, or the emotional resilience required for mental health and oncology nursing, there's a perfect fit for everyone.[…]

30 June 2025∙3 minutes to read

How to Become a Doctor in NZ

How to Become a Doctor in New Zealand? It's not easy becoming a doctor. The unknown factor is: just how long and arduous is the process of becoming a doctor? Every country has its own process for training and certifying doctors, so what happens in one place might be entirely different from the process in[…]

25 June 2025∙10 minutes to read

Tutoring

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The Difference Between Cambridge vs NCEA

NCEA vs Cambridge: Understanding the Differences What's the real difference between Cambridge and NCEA? Which pathway is better suited for attending university in New Zealand or abroad? NCEA is the national qualification framework built around standards and credits. At the same time, Cambridge (which includes IGCSE, AS Levels, and A Levels) follows an internationally standardised,[…]

15 September 2025∙8 minutes to read

Preparing for Cambridge Exams NZ

Preparing for Cambridge Exams and Understanding Cambridge Exam Results in New Zealand For many families in New Zealand, they choose Cambridge because they need an internationally recognised qualification that'll open doors ot university study around the world. If you're considering taking Cambridge Exams NZ, it's essential to understand how the system works, the subjects and[…]

12 September 2025∙7 minutes to read

IB vs Cambridge: Which is Harder?

IB: Understanding the International Baccalaureate Pathway Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.Albert Einstein For families in New Zealand, choosing a secondary curriculum is a challenging endeavour. The International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Cambridge curriculum are globally recognised qualifications that prepare students for university admissions, but in[…]

10 September 2025∙9 minutes to read

What is the Cambridge Curriculum NZ?

Cambridge Curriculum NZ: What Is the Cambridge Curriculum? What is the Cambridge Curriculum in New Zealand? The Cambridge curriculum NZ is overseen by CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education). It is an internationally recognised pathway that takes students from IGCSE in Year 11 to AS and A-levels in Years 12 and 13. In selected New Zealand[…]

9 September 2025∙7 minutes to read

Super Guides

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Superprof: A Decade of Redefining Education

Celebrating a decade of excellence: 10 years of Superprof Enter the world of Superprof, the innovative French platform that has revolutionized the education landscape, opening new doors to learning possibilities. As we celebrate a decade of growth, learning, and transformation, join us in honouring the remarkable journey that has empowered minds and inspired hearts. From[…]

6 September 2023∙13 minutes to read