Mining and milling, New Zealand

New Zealand Learning Adventures
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Humanities / Social Studies

Since the early Maori people, live in this remote and inaccessible zone has been difficult and harsh. Time-warps us back 80 - 150 years when homes, schools, industries and social attitudes were very different. Here we meet a section of World's "Best Tourist Highway" and encounter a culture similar to that our European grand parents grew up in.
	Industries We find once promising industries now failed and their settlements deserted to rot in the swamps and regenerating forests. Farming seeks out the better ground to make the best of the lush growing conditions. Tourism industries are growing as they make the most of spectacular landscapes, outdoor recreational activities and the colourful history found here. Gold and coal mining continues on small, modern scales. People still like to be self-sustaining and independent.
Industries	From the past Interested groups explore fascinating remnants of the bygone industries where physics and engineering components are simple and easy to understand. more>
Shantytown	Shantytown This living museum returns to the life of a century ago. Its activities and displays depict the Gold Rush when this zone was vibrant, rich and thriving. Life styles, cultures, communities and facilities of the past are there to experience. more>
Settlement Studies	Settlements Once proud prosperous communities are now old dilapidated and struggling. Many are sorrowful ghost towns. Others are succumbing to the regenerating rainforests as the industries that supported them fade away. more>
*River harbours*	River harbours In this zone 3 settlements used rivers to protect their ships during the gold rush times. Sadly these are very expensive to maintain and helped cause the demise of the communities - we learn how. more>
	Coal Town
	Gold Museum
Greenstone (jade) factory	Greenstone (jade) factory We can extend our small business studies by looking at costs, marketing, leadership, administration and all that is involved with a small, specialised business enterprise. We can learn why jade was treasured and used by the Stone Age Maori people.
Bushman's Centre	Bushman's Centre Learn a little of the culture of the locals here. Ask the right questions of the staff and they will help you understand the subtle differences between local cultures. Look for the attractions for them by living in the remote and wild part of New Zealand.
	"The Blowholes were a breathtaking side trip that more then made up for the lack of pancakes." "Some boys appeared to be on the verge of being impressed by the surf. They must have shocked themselves J" "Don't miss me too much! Can't write much 'cos gotta wash up. Having heaps of fun."

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