Children

Whom do we have to thank for bringing the supermarket and drive-through to New Zealand? Find out as Josh and the tamariki revel in the business genius of Tom Ah Chee. Video

Discover how mana wahine Te Puea Hērangi fundraised and led an entire movement for her people. Video

Who is the face on Aotearoa's ten-dollar note, and how did she help to win women the vote? Find out as our tamariki explore the story of Kate Sheppard. Video

Who was responsible for making sure Captain Cook didn't get lost on his voyage across the Pacific Ocean? Polynesian explorer, adventurer, and interpreter Tupaia. Video

What do World War II, rugby, tractors, and insurance all have in common? Watch the story of Walter Batty to find out. Video

How does someone escape from prison not once but three times?! This is the story of New Zealand's greatest escape artist, Joseph Pawelka. Video

Famous convict and pirate Charlotte Badger stole a ship and sailed it to New Zealand. But is her story all that it appears to be? Video

After undertaking a long and dangerous journey from Aotearoa to Britain, what did Moehanga, the first Māori to visit England, think of the place? Video

Find out all about New Zealand's first female doctor and the struggles she faced from her teachers, classmates, and even patients. Video

When the silk parachute was invented, someone had to be the first person to test it out. Learn all about our very own crazy daredevil Kiwi, Clive Collett. Video

From a free six-month boat trip to Europe, to starting New Zealand's first te reo Māori newspaper, find out about the travel and adventures of two Māori pioneers. Video

Famous New Zealand pilot Jean Batten broke many world records flying far and flying fast. Follow along with our tamariki to learn more about her flights and exactly whom she shared the cockpit with. Video

Who is the face on Aotearoa's one-hundred-dollar note, and what incredible achievement did he discover? Find out as our tamariki tell Josh all about the famously mustachioed Ernest Rutherford. Video

How many personas can one man have? Find out about the multiple faces, names, and disguises Murray Beresford Roberts used to become New Zealand's most confident trickster. Video

Jelal was a man for the people: a self-made millionaire who used his riches for good. Follow along as Josh and our tamariki revel in the humble business genius of Jelal Natali. Video