New Zealand

Group 10

Culture

• New Zealand has a very unique and dynamic culture. The culture of its indigenous Maori people affects the language, the arts, and even the accents of all New Zealanders. Their place in the South Pacific, and their love of the outdoors, sport, and the arts make New Zealanders and their culture unique in the world.

Language

New Zealand has three official languages: • New Zealand English • Te Reo Māori (the Māori language)• New Zealand Sign Language

In practice only English is widely used although major efforts have been made in recent years to nurture Te Reo. Numerous other languages are spoken in New Zealand due to its high racial diversity as a country.

Important Days

• Feb 6 - Waitangi Day• Various activities and events are held at the

Waitangi Treaty Grounds. It’s a day that bubbles with ceremonies, music, sports and fun. Waitangi Day itself has always involved performances and parades from the Royal New Zealand Navy and local cultural groups.• Waitangi Day is also a time when people

publicly debate on issues such as national identity and multiculturalism.

Important Days

• Apr 25 - ANZAC Day• Many New Zealanders attend parades,

dawn ceremonies or commemorative ceremonies on Anzac Day. The Anzac Day parades involve returned service personnel wearing their medals while marching behind banners. Defence force members, cadets and youth organizations also join in the parade

Important Days

• Dec 26 - Boxing Day• Many people spend Boxing Day relaxing, going

to the beach, being with family and friends, and enjoying the rest. It is a time to unwind and enjoy the summer break before heading back to work. Many people take time off between Christmas and New Year's Day. This time of the year is also the school holidays so some families travel abroad.

Music

• Popular New Zealand music has been influenced by blues, jazz, country, rock and roll and hip hop.

• Pre-colonial Māori music Traditional Māori music is composed or performed by Māori, the native people of New Zealand, and includes a wide variety of folk music styles, often integrated with poetry and dance.

Typical Food

• Roast Lamb

• Māori hāngī

• Fish and Chips

• Cheese and Wine

Official AnimalKiwi or kiwis are flightless birds native to New Zealand. The kiwi is a national symbol of New Zealand.

Why are they call “Kiwis”?

Kiwi is the nickname used internationally for people from New Zealand, as well as being a relatively common self-reference.

The society is incredibly multi-cultural

• There are literally people from all over the world that live in New Zealand.

• There are many Asians and Africans who have also immigrated to the country over the years, making it a literal melting pot of cultures.

Kiwis love to celebrate and party!

• If there is a culture that is found within New Zealand, then there is probably some sort of ceremony or festival that tips a hat toward them.• Friends and family are at the core of

New Zealand culture.

Place to visit!

• The Bay of Islands is one of the best places to go in New Zealand for fishing, sailing, and other watersports.

• Auckland, many international flights arrive in New Zealand through Auckland Airport, which makes it an ideal city from which to start your exploration of New Zealand.

• The Waitomo Glowworm Caves, naturally illuminated by thousands of glowworms, are among the best places to go.

8 unique facts about New Zealand.1. New Zealand became the first country to give women the right to vote in 1893.2. New Zealand is the 3rd closest country to Antarctica, only after Chile and

Argentina.3. No matter where you are in New Zealand, you’ll never be more than 128 km

from the seaside.4. According to the Corruptions Perception Index, New Zealand is the least corrupt

nation in the world5. All but one scene of the Lord of the Rings films were shot in New Zealand.6. You’d think that mozzarella cheese for the worldwide chain of Pizza Huts would

obviously come from Italy, wouldn’t you? Sorry, you’ll need to think again – it comes from Taranaki, New Zealand.

7. Only 5% of New Zealand’s population is human- the rest are animals.8. In 2013, NZ legalised same-sex marriage.

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