Kerikeri students embrace New Zealand historyThe image of Hōne Heke chopping down the British flag on Maiki hill above Kororāreka in 1845 is the enduring symbol of the Northern War. Learning about New Zealand history can be exciting and rewarding - just ask the students of Kerikeri High School. More than 50 Year 13 students take history as an option in their final year, with a focus on New Zealand history. Jarman said history teachers often heard the sentiment that New Zealand history wasn't interesting. "Unfortunately, as soon you say 'Treaty of Waitangi' or 'New Zealand history in the 19th century', it turns students off," Coster said.

Source: Stuff September 14, 2018 05:03 UTC