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Cultural Scrapbook of New Zealand

Cultural Scrapbook of New Zealand . By: Elizabeth Moro. New Zealand. Its indigenous name is Aotearoa “Land of the Long White Cloud” Is the world’s largest exporter of wool National Anthem is “God Defend New Zealand” Covers about 103,362 square miles . Flag . Was adopted on June12, 1902

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Cultural Scrapbook of New Zealand

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  1. Cultural Scrapbook of New Zealand • By: Elizabeth Moro

  2. New Zealand • Its indigenous name is Aotearoa “Land of the Long White Cloud” • Is the world’s largest exporter of wool • National Anthem is “God Defend New Zealand” • Covers about 103,362 square miles

  3. Flag • Was adopted on June12, 1902 • Has four stars they represent the Southern Cross Constellation • Contains the UK flag representing the ties between the two nations

  4. Map • Capital is Wellington • New Zealand is about the same size as Colorado • This mountainous island nation lies in the South Pacific • There are many glaciers, lakes, and rivers

  5. Population • About 4,252,277 people live in New Zealand • Country comparison to the world 124 • .901% is the growth rate of the population • About 87% of the population lives in Urban areas

  6. Economy • Has a modern industrialized economy • Only 5%of the population is employed in agriculture • The most important exports include wool, lamb, beef, fruit, fish, cheese, wine, and timber products • Is one of the world's largest exporters of wool • The currency is the New Zealand dollar

  7. Ethnic Makeup • The ethnic groups include: About 70 percent of the population is European decent, 8 percent is Maori, Asian and Pacific Islanders make up about 10 percent • European decent and Maori live mainly on the North Island • Two-thirds of both the Pacific Islander and Asian populations live in Auckland

  8. Language • English and Maori are the official languages as well as their sign language • The most common everyday is English • Maori is used in educational and cultural setting • A car’s truck is called boot and lift is an elevator

  9. Religion • 56 percent of New Zealanders identify themselves as Christians • Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, and Presbyterian comprise the largest denominations • The largest non-Christian religions are Hinduism 1.7%, Buddhism 1.7%, and Islam 1% • Only a small minority of New Zealanders attend church on a regular basis the attendance is higher on religious holidays

  10. General Attitudes • New Zealanders are open, friendly, and hospitable • Enjoy working around their homes and gardens • They believe their society should be caring and help people through public programs • They are curious about the world around them 2/3 of the population read a newspaper daily

  11. Greetings • Generally greet with a handshake unless they know each other well they greet with a hug • In formal situations men often wait for women to offer their hand before shaking • After an initial introduction, most people switch from addressing each other by title and surname to using first names.

  12. Gestures • Often supplement their conversation with hand gestures • It’s considered polite to avoid chewing gum or using a toothpick in public and to cover yawns with the hand • Personal space usually is important during conversation standing too close is uncomfortable for many people.

  13. Rite of Passage • Parents restrict one-to-one dating until their children are 15 or 16 • Group social activities usually begin around age 12 • Women marry at age 27 and men tend to marry a little later • Many choose to live together before or instead of marrying

  14. Recreation (Sports) • New Zealanders love Sports • Half the people are paying members of sporting clubs • The national sport is Rugby • Soccer is popular in winter, while cricket is the favorite for summer • Field hockey and softball are popular with both men and women

  15. Arts • Performing arts include songs, chants, and dances that convey legends, love poems, tributes to ancestors, oral histories, and political statements • A popular form of the haka (traditional dance) is a war dance performed by men • A common dance performed by women includes the swinging of poi • The nation is a favorite location for filmmakers from around the globe

  16. Holidays • Public holidays include New Year’s (1 Jan. • Waitangi Day (6 Feb.) • Easter (Good Friday and Easter Monday) • Anzac Day (25 Apr.) • Labor Day (4th Monday in Oct.) • Christmas; and Boxing Day (26 Dec.)

  17. Government • Queen Elizabeth II as head of state • She is represented in the country by a governor-general (currently AnandSatyanand) • The head of government is the prime minister (currently John Key), who is the leader of the majority party • House of Representatives members are elected to three-year terms • Voting age is 18.

  18. Clothing • Western-style clothing is the standard • People wear casual clothing in public, although it is usually neat and clean • European fashions are popular, but New Zealand also has its own fashion industry

  19. Education • Education is free and compulsory between ages five and sixteen • Most children enter school at age five, but preschools are also available • Secondary education begins at age 13 • Most secondary schools require their students to wear uniforms • Some high schools are segregated by sex

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