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National Flag of New Zealand
Vote to change flag in 2015 and 2016, removing the Union Jack and adding traditional Maori symbols.
National Flag of the Maori: Tino Rangatiratanga
Maori myth of Rangi and Papa and the sky, the Earth, and light which was created when they were separated.
National Seal of New Zealand
National Nickname: Kiwi
National Rugby: “The All Blacks”
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► Located in the south Pacific Ocean (Oceania)► Same size as Japan, California, British Isles ► Country of 32 islands
› Two main islands: North and South islands
› Steward Island (Third largest)› many small scattered islands
► Just west of the International Date Line› the first major country to celebrate the new year.
The Islands of New Zealand
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► Silver Fern: National Symbol of New Zealand► The Tuatara: only reptile with a beak
► Birds in New Zealand don’t fly. ► National bird: Kiwi
► Kakapo: the rarest and largest parrot
Unique Kiwi Wildlife
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The North Island►Smaller than the South Island►Most people live on the North Island (75%)►Landscape
› volcanoes › forests › mountains› lakes› vineyards › beaches
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The North Island►Nine Provinces: ›Northland ›Auckland ›Waikato ›Taranaki ›Hawkes Bay
›Manawatu›Wanganui ›Wellington ›Gisbone► Wellington: the capital of New Zealand► The largest city: Auckland (“The City of
Sails”) - Lake Taupo: Largest lake in New Zealand
- Whanganui River- Mount Tongariro volcano
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The South Island► “Te Wai Pounamu” (Water of Greenstone)► Landforms: › Mount Cook ( 3,754 m): the highest peak› Franz Josef GlacierThe Southern Alps► Roughly 970,000 people ► Seven districts► The largest city: Christchurch (Garden City)
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Stewart Island(Rakiura)
► Very remote
► Eco – Tourism
► Many cliffs and beaches
► Rakiura National Park
► Known for ‘adventure tours’
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Land of Natural Resources
► Large economy of mining natural resources
► Major resources: coal, gold, silver, natural gas, petroleum, iron
► Most important resources: › Coal ›› the largest energy source ›› mainly in South Island › Gold: in Otago, South Island
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Native People of New Zealand
► The Maori first arrived from Polynesian islands to the East between 1250 and 1300. ► Relatives of people from across Pacific (like the Hawaiian people of the US). ► Most commonly known for their tattoos and dance rituals.
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History of New Zealand
► First explored in 1642 by Dutch Abel Tasman. ► First colonized by Captain James Cook for the British in 1769.► With the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 with the native Maori people, became an official British colony.► Signed on February 6, New Zealand National Day.
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History of History of New ZealandNew Zealand
► Maori believed the British to be a friend, yet realized lands and freedoms were being taken.► Led to many hostilities between the Maori and British.► The British gave in to the demands of the Maori.► 1852 created New Zealand Constitution Act, allowing for the country to make its own laws.
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History of History of New ZealandNew Zealand
► In 1907, New Zealand became a dominion of the United Kingdom and a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations.► During the World Wars, New Zealand fought as an ally with Britain.►The wars greatly hurt the economy and without the help of Britain, the country began to seek total independence.
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History of History of New ZealandNew Zealand
►The 1947 Statute of Westminster Adoption Act made the country independent of British Parliament rule.► Today although the country is a constitutional monarchy (with the Queen of England as its Head of State), it maintains strong international affairs outside of the influence of the UK.
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Government of New Government of New ZealandZealand
► Does not have a written Does not have a written constitution.constitution.► Three branch government:
› Legislature (Parliament)›› House of the
Sovereign›› House of
Representatives › Executive (Prime Minister) › Judiciary (courts and judges)
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Government of New Government of New ZealandZealand
► The Queen of England is Head of State► New Zealander Governor General represents the interests of the UK.► The Prime Minister is the head of government.► Focus is on a central government. ►Very little local government (regional or provincial government)
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Prime Minister of New Prime Minister of New Zealand: John KeyZealand: John Key
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Major Cities of New Major Cities of New ZealandZealand
Wellington
AucklandChristchurch
DunedinQueenstown
Rotorua
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Major Cities of New Major Cities of New ZealandZealand
- Wellington: The Capital Wellington: The Capital - Auckland: “City of Sails”Auckland: “City of Sails”- Christchurch: Garden CityChristchurch: Garden City- Dunedin: Capital of Otago and Otago Dunedin: Capital of Otago and Otago
University (Oldest in New Zealand)University (Oldest in New Zealand)- QueenstownQueenstown- Rotorua: home of Geothermal wonders and Rotorua: home of Geothermal wonders and
center of Maori Culturecenter of Maori Culture
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Auckland: Auckland: The Largest cityThe Largest city
►1.2 million people ► Mix of Polynesian culture and modern city environment
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People of New People of New ZealandZealand
► Population : › 4.14 million people
› 75% the North (86% in cities) › 75% Pakeha (White / European)► Two Official languages: › English › Maori ► Religion: › Christianity (more than half the population)
› Buddhism, Islam, Maori Church (Ratana and Ringatu)
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People of New People of New ZealandZealand► Families:
35% one child, 17.7% three children, growing single-parent families► Marriage declining, and divorce rate rising► 2/3 of New Zealanders own homes; 80% of people live in a house ► Many families own a second home or more.
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Education in Education in New ZealandNew Zealand► Start school (public or private) at 5
years old(kindergarden)
► Free primary and secondary education:
› from age 5 to 19 › School is compulsory from
age 6 to 16.► Post-secondary education:
› Poly-technical schools, colleges, and universities
► Education based on Maori culture & values.
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““Pakeha” CulturePakeha” Culture
► “Pakeha” are people from Europe (English, Irish, Italian, …)
► Heavy British cultural influence
► Christianity (Protestant)► Foods► “Rugby As Religion”
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- Chesdale CheeseChesdale Cheese- New Zealand WineNew Zealand Wine- Afghan BiscuitAfghan Biscuit- Kiwi Fruit (Chinese Gooseberry)Kiwi Fruit (Chinese Gooseberry)- MarmiteMarmite- New Zealand LambNew Zealand Lamb- PavlovaPavlova
New Zealand FoodsNew Zealand Foods
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RugbyRugby► Rugby is the national sport of New Zealand. ► Because of the country’s Maori past, the national rugby team is famous for it pregame ‘haka’ (or war dance).► The dance, once used by Maori warriors to scare their enemies, is now used to scare rugby opponents.
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Maori LanguageMaori Language► Maori language is spoken by most Maori people in New Zealand today.► English and Maori are the official languages.► Maori is very similar to many other languages from the Polynesian area.► Although important to people in New Zealand, the language is slowly dying out, as English has become the most commonly spoken language of the nation.
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““Kia Ora”Kia Ora”► Kia Ora – Hello ► Days of the Week:
› Rahina – Monday › Ratu - Tuesday
› Raapa – Wednesday › Rapare - Thursday
› Ramere – Friday › Rahoroi - Saturday
› Ratapu - Sunday
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““Kia Ora”Kia Ora”► Kei te pehea koe? - How are you?
►Ka nui te ora. - I’m great.
► Me koe? - And you? ► Kei te pai ahau. - I’m good. ► Haere ra - Goodbye (to someone leaving)
► Hei kona. - See you later.
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Maori CultureMaori Culture► Native people of New Zealand › First arrival by voyaging canoes over 800 years ago. › 9% of national population.
► Traditions of mythology and oral history► Marae: traditional community place for social gatherings
► Hongi: greeting of touching noses► Dances: The famous haka and poi dances► Arts of weaving and carving very important
► Tattoos
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Maori Traditional Maori Traditional CultureCulture
- MaraeMarae- HongiHongi- Weave Art Weave Art - CarvingCarving- TattoosTattoos
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Were You Paying Attention?Were You Paying Attention?Choose the correct answer.1. The climate in New Zealand is ____,
dominated by two main geographical features, mountains and seas.
A. maritime B. continental C. tropical D. temperate
2. Spring in New Zealand lasts from ___ to ___.A. Jan to Mar B. Sept to Nov C. Feb to May D. Oct to Dec
3. One distinctive feature of the Northern Island is its ____.A. highland B. lowland C. geothermal power D. plain
4. The largest city in the South Island is ____, known as the Garden City.A. Christchurch B. Dunedin C. Queenstown D. Rotorua
5. ___ and ___ are the most important natural resources in New Zealand.A. Water, gas B. Gas, coal C. Coal, gold D. Iron, copper
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Were You Paying Attention?Were You Paying Attention?6. ____ are the indigenous people of New Zealand. A. The Maori B. The Aborigines C. Anglo-Saxons D. The British
7. Both ___ and ____ are official languages. A. English, French B. English, Chinese C. English, Spanish D. English, Maori8. ____ means ‘Tuesday’ in Maori language. A. Raapa B. Ratu C. Rapare D. Rahoroi 9. The largest city in New Zealand is _____. A. Wellington B. Christchurch C. Auckland D. Queenstown 10. Education in state primary and secondary schools is free from ages ___ to ___.
A. 5 to 15 B. 6 to 18 C. 6 to 19 D. 5 to 19