Describe how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society
This standard asks you to explain how an important historical event in New Zealand has affected and changed New Zealand society. You need to pick one significant event (like the Māori Land March, the Springbok Tour, or women getting the vote) and describe the real impacts it had on New Zealanders and communities.
You describe the event and its impacts on New Zealand society with some supporting examples or details.
You describe the event and its impacts in depth, using good supporting evidence (specific examples, names, dates, statistics) to show greater understanding of how it affected different groups or communities.
You comprehensively describe the event and its impacts, clearly linking the event to the people affected and explaining why it matters to New Zealand society, backed by appropriate supporting evidence throughout.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.