New Zealand and the Maori by Eline Henriksen https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk Made with whimsy en-us 2017-05-02 11:37:56 UTC 2025-12-01 08:46:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hotsun.png Maori People sveeng06 https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169387041 The long and intriguing story of the origins of the indigenous Maori people can be traced back to the 13th century, to the mythical homeland Hawaiki in Eastern Polynesia. Due to centuries of isolation, the Maori established a distinct society with characteristic art, a separate language and a unique mythology.
 
Defining aspects of Maori traditional culture include their tattoos, their dances (of which the Haka is still preformed by the National Rugby Team of New Zealand, All Blacks), their art, legends and community. While the arrival of European colonists in the 18th century had a profound impact on the Maori way of life, many aspects of traditional society have survived into the 21st century
]]> 2017-05-02 11:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169387041 Basic facts about New Zealand elinehenriks https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169387243 The capital in New Zealand is Wellington and the largest cities are Auckland and Christchurch.
The official name is New Zealand or Aotearoa and the population is 4.5 million. 

Their national languages are English and Maori. New Zealand’s native flightless bird is called  Kiwi. It was first discovered by Europeans in 1642 when Dutch sailor Abel Tasman arrived.

]]> 2017-05-02 11:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169387243 Haka mathildemira https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169387259 Is a traditional war cry dance. it is a posture dance performed by a group. The dance has become known trough the National team in rugby. ]]> 2017-05-02 11:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169387259 sveeng06 https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169387274 2017-05-02 11:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169387274 Hobbiton https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169391279 2017-05-02 12:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169391279 Hongi mathildemira https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169391793 Hongi is a traditional greeting in New Zealand. it is done by pressing one`s nose and forehead to another person encounter. Hongi i used at traditional meetings among Maori people and on major ceremonies and serves a similar purpose to a formal handshake in modern western culture.

]]> 2017-05-02 12:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169391793 elinehenriks https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169392126 2017-05-02 12:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169392126 The Flag elinehenriks https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169392395 Here is a picture of New Zealand´s flag. Here you can see that they have been under the British rule.]]> 2017-05-02 12:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169392395 Hobbiton https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169393482 The rolling hills of The Shire were once again brought to life near Matamata, where Hobbiton was re-built for The Hobbit Trilogy. Also used in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Hobbiton has remained open as an attraction for Middle‑earth fans. ]]> 2017-05-02 12:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169393482 elinehenriks https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169393732 2017-05-02 12:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169393732 Kiwi elinehenriks https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169393785 Here you can see a picture of the Kiwi.]]> 2017-05-02 12:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169393785 Ta Moko sveeng06 https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169394763 The tattooing practised across Polynesia developed unique forms in New Zealand, with deeply grooved scars and spiral motifs. While facial moko became less common after European settlement, from the late 20th century there was a renaissance of both the full-face moko worn by men and the moko kauae (chin tattoos) of women.]]> 2017-05-02 12:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169394763 https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169394901 2017-05-02 12:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169394901 elinehenriks https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169395176 2017-05-02 12:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169395176 Wellington City elinehenriks https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169395282 Here you can see a picture of Wellington city and where the capital is on the map.]]> 2017-05-02 12:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169395282 elinehenriks https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169396073 2017-05-02 12:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/elinehenriks/Engelsk/wish/169396073