Teaching/Learning Sequence
1. Read about Pacific Island immigration on the Te Ara website. Complete the Pacific Island immigration chart.
2. View footage from ‘A new land’ DVD.
Watch the segment called ‘Pacific Immigration: Aitutaki’ (7.29)
Questions
What ties have NZ Pacific migrants had to their homeland?
What do the returning migrants miss about New Zealand?
Why have they chosen to return to Aitutaki?
What do the immigrants say New Zealand is like the first time you go there?
3. View footage from ‘A new land’ DVD.
Watch the segment called ‘Pacific immigration: Urban Pasifika’ (3.21 min)
This is a music video by a New Zealand Pacific Island group.
How many examples can you come up with of Pacific Islanders impacting on New Zealand (e.g. food, festivals, TV, Music, Movies)
Specific Learning Outcomes
Explain why Pacific Islanders came to New Zealand and why some have returned home.
Handouts
Pacific Island immigration
