Women who changed Aotearoa

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SMART Prep | Quick Question 210214

The school concert was held in the hall. The hall was packed with families. The choir sang clearly. The audience clapped at the end.

Which sentence best combines these ideas?

  

Did You Know?

Who was the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement in New Zealand?
Dame Te Atairangikaahu was the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement, uniting Māori tribes for 40 years!

Vocabulary

Click on the words in the article. See if you can find them all.
  • suffrage The right to vote in elections. Women fought for suffrage to have a say in government.
  • hīkoi A march or walk for a cause. The hīkoi brought attention to Māori land rights.
  • wāhine Women in Māori language. The wāhine in the article made important changes in New Zealand.
  • Thinking Question

    How do you think women today can continue to make a difference in their communities?

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