New Zealand

New Zealand

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Made by: Francisco Moreira N.º8 Francisco Campos N.º 10

Table of contents

New Zealand

Where to go?

Geography and history of the country;

Hobbiton Movie set, That Wanaka Tree, The Glowworm caves;

What to eat?

The cultures

Hangi, Sea food, New Zealand Pavlova;

Cultures and languages, The Maori culture, Tikanga maori, Powhiri;

Geography

geography

New Zealand is an island country located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, consisting of two large main islands, the North Island and the South Island, along with several smaller islands. The first inhabitants of New Zealand are believed to have been the Mãoris peoples, who arrived in the country around the thirteenth century from the Pacific islands. It's also worth noting that its capital is Wellignton, altough it once was AuckLand.

History

The discovery of New Zealand Island

The discovery of New Zealand is usually attributed to Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, who saw the islands in 1642. However, it was British Captain James Cook who made a more detailed exploration of New Zealand.

History

trety of waitangi

This treaty was signed on 1840 and was as agreement between the British Crown and the Mãori tribes, establishing the recognition of British power over the country, while guaranteeing protection to the Mãoris. The Treaty of Waitangi is considered a foundational document and is celebrated annually on Treaty Day on 6 February.

History

New Zealand in the

world wars

New Zealand played an important role in both world wars, supporting the British Empire. After World War II, the country adopted a social welfare policy and established a comprehensive social security system.

Culture and Language

the culture

Alike the Portuguese culture, New Zealand’s people, also known as Kiwis tend to be welcoming and open minded to everyone from around the world

the Languages

New Zealand has three official languages: English, Te Reo Māori (the Māori language) and New Zealand Sign Language.When talking in English, New Zealanders have a strong accent and speak quite fast, often mixing it with slangs or words in te reo Māori.

The Māori culture

the indigenous people

Of New Zealand

Māori culture is a very central part of life of the Kiwi's life and this includes Māori food, language, and customs. Although many visitors tend to visit this country for a short period of time, it's important to know, understand and respect Māori customs and how to interact them.

Tikanga Māori

• Don't enter or cross a room while someone in authority is addressing an audience;

• You should remove your shoes before you enter a home or marae;

• Don't sit on tables, especially tables with food on them;

• You mustn’t put hats on food tables;

In a brief explanation, Tikanga are Māori behaviours, rules or ways of doing things.

Pōwhiri

Pōwhiri is a welcome ceremony that normally takes place on a marae, or Māori meeting grounds but can happen anywhere that hosts wish to formally greet a group of visitors.

Hobbiton Movie set

THE SCENERY

Located in Matama, in the center of the north Island, there’s the scenerary of the famous film “The lord of the rings”, which brings many fans of the franchise to live and feel the place where once were many of the most charming characters of the movie.

That Wanaka Tree

Lake Wanaka

Close to the Hobbiton Movie Set, we can find “That Wanaka tree” which is one of the biggest attractions of the city of Wanaka because of its simple beauty and breathtaking views, although it isn’t the most sophisticated attraction.

The Glowworm Caves

Located in waitomo

Tourists from all over the world visit this city located in the North Island of New Zealand to witness not only the beauty of the stalactites and stalagmites from the caves but also the incredible natural light show created by these glowworms in the cellings and the walls of caves who only exist in this country.

Hāngī

food cooked under the ground

In the traditional hāngī cooking, food such as fish and kumara (sweet potato), were cooked in baskets places in a pit dug in the ground with hot stones. Nowadays, pork, lamb, potato, pumpkin and cabbage are also included. The Hāngī is left in the ground for about three to four hours, depending on the amount of food.

Sea Food

kina

Crayfish

Pāua

Kina are a species of sea urchin native to New Zealand. A hard yet pretty shell covered in dark brownish-green spikes protects the yellow to orange coloured flesh inside.

Crayfish are similar to lobsters, but they are clawless and have one less pair of legs. These are found in coastal areas of New Zealand

Pāua is a delicacy very popular on New Zealand. The dark green pāua meat is encased in a palm sized thick oval shaped shell. The meat is often minced due to it's chewy texture

New Zealand pavlova

A TRIBUTE TO THE BALLERINA ANNA PAVLOVA

Pavlova is a extremely popular desert in New Zealand, beind a meringue-based dessert that’s topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit. The name of the dessert appears to be a tribute to the russian ballerina Anna Pavlova.

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