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New Zealand

Discover New Zealand's diverse landscapes, unique flora, vibrant Maori culture, and high-quality lifestyle. Learn about the country's distinctive regions, rich resources, healthcare system, education, and welfare policies.

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New Zealand

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  1. New Zealand

  2. The Land The People Maori and Maori Culture

  3. I . The land The name of the country given by the Dutch explorers The new land is similar to Zeeland (a province in Holland)

  4. 2. Location and size 1 the largest island of Polynesia 2 in the south Pacific Ocean, 34-470 s. 3 the third largest country in Oceania 4 a country of islands two main islands: North and South islands many small scattered islands just west of the International Date Line --the first major country to get the new day

  5. 3. Landforms wide variation in landscape glaciers, fiords, mountains, plains, hillsides, forests, plateau, beaches Mountains: 1/5 of North Island & 2/3 of South Island volcanoes: Mount Cook (the highest mountain)

  6. a) North Island • Sandy beaches: • the Far North and most of the East Coast • Dark sandy beaches: • the West Coast • b) South Island • beautiful sandy beaches: the north • wild and rugged beaches: The south • Southern Alps • accessible to mountaineers and hikers • Tasman glacier (the largest)

  7. The Map of New Zealand

  8. Seasons are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere 1) Spring (Sep-Nov): from cold and frosty to warm and hot 2) Summer (Dec–Feb): high temperatures and sunshine 3) Autumn (Mar-May): cool 4) Winter (June-Aug): cold and more rain

  9. Unique Fauna and Flora Native birds and plants Long time isolation has helped the evolution of the unique fauna and flora. , Birds don’t fly. - National bird: Kiwi

  10. Rainfall and Sunshine

  11. A large number of native trees The most famous tree: a kauri called Tane Mahuta 1) named after the Maori god of the forests 2) Over 150 ft. tall, 80 ft. in girth, and 2,000 years old

  12. A great variety of ferns The Silver Fern: one of New Zealand’s official symbols

  13. The North Island • Tongariro National Park the oldest N.P. and mountainous (three volcanoes) • Tongariro • Ruapehu (the highest peak) • Ngauruhoe • Rivers and lakes 1) Waikato: the longest 425 Km 2) Lake Taupo: the largest lake

  14. The North Island • Distinctive features: 1)geothermal power in the central and northern parts of the North 2) Rotorua-Taupo: the largest one , 3) hot springs and geysers, 4) electricity station: Waitakei • Nine provincial districts 1)Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu-Wanganui, Wellington, Gisbone 2) Auckland: the largest city (the City of Sails) 3) Wellington: the national capital

  15. Auckland—the City of Sails

  16. South Island A. Landforms peaks, glaciers, lakes rivers, limestone landscapes, rainforest, coastline, Mount Cook ( 3,754 m): the highest peak Glacial activities: Ten Anau, Wakatipu resulted in the formation of lakes B. Residence : 967,900 (2006), not densely populated C.Seven districts The largest city: Christchurch (Garden City)

  17. Steward Island 1) Insulated by remoteness 2) a haven for tranquility and adventure 3) Rakiura National park 4) the western coast: a. cliffs b. beaches 5) the eastern coast:: a. sheltered inlets b. Paterson Inlet: the largest

  18. Natural resources Main resources: coal, gold, natural gas, iron ore, silver, petroleum, aggregate, limestone and clay Coal and gold are the most important. Coal a. the largest energy resource, b. 8.6 billion tons recoverable c. mainly in South Island Gold in Otago, South Island

  19. The people 1. Population and Nations： 1) 2006 census :4.14 million, 2) 75% the North( 86% in cities), 3) 80% Pakeha (the European white) 2. Language Spoken 1) English (common and everyday language) 2) Maori (50,000 Maoris) 3) Other languages (immigrants) 3. Religion: a Christian country 1) Christian (Anglican, Catholic, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, other protestants): more than half 2) Buddhist, Moslems, Maori Church (Ratana and Ringatu )

  20. Principal Cities 1. Wellington 2. Auckland 3. Christchurch 4. Dunedin 5. Queenstown 6. Rotorua

  21. Wellington: the Capital

  22. Auckland: the Largest City 1.2 million population Among the best in the world: harbor, islands, Polynesian culture and modern city environment

  23. Christchurch: Garden City • Population: 481,400 • The largest city in the south Island

  24. Queenstown Population: 20,000 the most famous travel destination Magnificent scenery, adventure opportunities and luxury lifestyle

  25. Health care Improved since 1950s Life expectancy (2006): 78 male & 82 female Restrictions on smoking in many public places imposed in 1990. Local medical centers Public and private hospitals Doctors: private practitioners Most prescription medicines: partly charged,

  26. C. Education a. Start school (public or private) at 5 b. Free primary and secondary education: from Age 5 to 19; Compulsory from Age 6 to 16. c. Tertiary education: polytechnics, colleges, and universities d. Education based on Maori culture & values.

  27. D. Welfare a. 1st cradle-to-grave welfare state by Labor Party in the 1930s b. Universal welfare scrapped by Labor Party in 1984 c. New Zealanders still enjoy high level of social welfare.

  28. Maori and Maori Culture 1. Indigenous people of New Zealand 1) First arrival by voyaging canoes from Hawaiki over 1,000 years ago, 2) 9% of the total population 3) a major impact 2. Maori culture: Rich and varied with a traditionof mythology and oral history 3. Unique protocol: marae, ceremonial touching of noses 4. Born dancers: The famoushaka and poi

  29. Exercises • Choose the correct answer and circle the letter before it • Questions for discussion • Explain the following in English

  30. Exercises I. Choose the correct answer and write the related letter on the blanks. 1. The climate in New Zealand is ____, dominated by two main geographical features—mountain and sea. A. maritime B. continental C. tropical D. temperate 2. Spring in New Zealand lasts from __ to __. A. Jan., Mar B. Sep., Nov. C. Feb., May D. Oct., Dec 3.One distinctive feature of Northern Island is its ____. A. highland B. lowland C. geothermal power D. plain 4. The largest city in the South Island is ____, known as 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

  31. Exercises 6. ____ are the indigenous people of New Zealand. A. The Maori B. American Indians C. Anglo-Saxons D. The British 7. Both ___ and ____ are official languages. A. English, French B. English, Chinese C. English, Spanish D. English, Mauri 8.There are two main islands in New Zealand which are separated by ___ Channel. A. Cook B. English C. Dover D. Suez 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 Age __ to __. A. 5,15 B. 6, 18 C. 6,19 D. 5,19

  32. Exercises II. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences. What are the two most important factors that dominate the climate of New Zealand? What natural resources is New Zealand blessed with? Who were Maoris? Where did they come from? What is the state examination in New Zealand? What is the difference between the private and the public schools?

  33. III. Explain the following in English. • Cook Strait • The kiwi • International Date Line • Maori

  34. Thank you!

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