www.TeAra.govt.nz
Te Ara, the encyclopedia of New Zealand was successfully launched in February 2005 at Te Papa with an ambitious technological link up with six schools around the country.
The first theme of Te Ara is called 'New Zealanders' and pupils from the schools involved presented pieces illustrating the culture of the early settlers or present day communities in their area.
Since the launch Te Ara has had over 100,000 visitors from New Zealand and around the world.
Work is progressing on the next theme, 'Earth, Sea and Sky' which will cover both natural science and human interaction with the environment.
Writers are working on subjects as varied as tectonic plates, the ecology of estuaries and New Zealand's night sky.
Visit the wonderful world of Te Ara at www.TeAra.govt.nz .
See also: Te Ara project pages