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”

► 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

► 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

The North Island►Smaller than the South Island►Most people live on the North Island (75%)►Landscape

› volcanoes › forests › mountains› lakes› vineyards › beaches

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

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)

Stewart Island(Rakiura)

► Very remote

► Eco – Tourism

► Many cliffs and beaches

► Rakiura National Park

► Known for ‘adventure tours’

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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)

Prime Minister of New Prime Minister of New Zealand: John KeyZealand: John Key

Major Cities of New Major Cities of New ZealandZealand

Wellington

AucklandChristchurch

DunedinQueenstown

Rotorua

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

Auckland: Auckland: The Largest cityThe Largest city

►1.2 million people ► Mix of Polynesian culture and modern city environment

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)

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.

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.

““Pakeha” CulturePakeha” Culture

► “Pakeha” are people from Europe (English, Irish, Italian, …)

► Heavy British cultural influence

► Christianity (Protestant)► Foods► “Rugby As Religion”

- 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

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.

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.

““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

““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.

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

Maori Traditional Maori Traditional CultureCulture

- MaraeMarae- HongiHongi- Weave Art Weave Art - CarvingCarving- TattoosTattoos

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

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