/taxonomy/term/695/0 en /classroom/ncea1/search-for-security <h2>New Zealand's Search for Security 1945-1985</h2> <p>NZHistory.net.nz has a number of <a href="/node/2273">resources and activities</a> to support those studying the Level 1 NCEA theme 'New Zealand's Search for Security 1945-1985'.</p> <p>New Zealand's quest for security and prosperity in this period was centred on three broad questions: <b></b></p> NZ&#039;s Search for Security achievement standard 1-1 achievement standard 1-2 achievement standard 1-3 achievement standard 1-5 achievement standard 1-6 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 47 at http://www.nzhistory.net.nz /classroom/ncea1/search-for-security-overview <p> Before the <a href="/category/tid/216">Second World War</a> New Zealand's international relations were straightforward; we looked to Britain for our security and economic well-being. Japanese expansion in the Pacific shattered this comfortable world view. After the British surrender of Singapore in February 1942 New Zealand could no longer rely on Britain for its defence. The <a href="/node/2423">Pacific War</a> drew New Zealand closer to the United States. Close to <a href="/node/628">100,000 American soldiers were stationed here</a> from 1942. After the war NZ&#039;s Search for Security achievement standard 1-3 achievement standard 1-5 achievement standard 1-6 ncea1 classroom Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 2414 at http://www.nzhistory.net.nz /classroom/ncea1/search-for-security-topics <p> This page includes links to features on <a href="//">www.nzhistory.net.nz</a> relevant to the Level 1, NCEA New Zealand's Search for Security theme. </p> <h2>1. New Zealand&#8217;s involvement in the Cold War<br /> </h2> <div class="mini-pic-right"> <a href="/node/4914"> </a> <p class="caption"> <a href="/node/4914">Communist Party of NZ poster</a> </p> /classroom/ncea1/search-for-security-topics#comments NZ&#039;s Search for Security achievement standard 1-3 achievement standard 1-5 achievement standard 1-6 ncea1 classroom Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 2273 at http://www.nzhistory.net.nz /classroom/asia-1948-72/classroom-ideas <p> This page contains a broad outline as to how the material on NZ forces in Asia 1948-72 could be used by teachers and learners studying history at NCEA Level 1 and in particular the popular topic of New Zealand's Search for Security 1945-1985. Students in particular will find this to be a concise summary that will assist them with revision. </p> <p> We welcome feedback. Please use the comments box at the bottom of this page. </p> Asia 1948-72 achievement standard 1-3 achievement standard 1-5 achievement standard 1-6 ncea1 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 3604 at http://www.nzhistory.net.nz /culture/springbok-rugby-tour-classroom-activites <p> This page gives a broad outline of how the feature on the <a href="/node/2291/">1981 Springbok tour</a> could be used by teachers and students of social studies and history. Students will find this is a concise summary that will assist them with revision. </p> <p> We welcome feedback. Please use the comments box at the bottom of this page.&#160; </p> /culture/springbok-rugby-tour-classroom-activites#comments 1981 Springbok tour achievement standard 1-3 achievement standard 1-5 achievement standard 1-6 ncea1 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +1200 3538 at http://www.nzhistory.net.nz