https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9 3 Unterberger Harrison en-us 2017-09-27 17:29:19 UTC 2025-09-29 12:50:47 UTC hello@padlet.com hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191787620 Holidays are very important in New Zealand. One of the biggest holidays or event is known as Waitangi Day. The day, which is commemorated on February 6, marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. The Treaty of Waitangi was considered the founding document of New Zealand. It has been a public holiday since 1984. Many Maori peoples see the day as a reflection, as many think of it as a holiday. On April 25, another holiday known as ANZAC Day is celebrated. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The day commemorates citizens killed in war and the return of servicemen and women. It is also the date of the Gallipoli landing during World War 1.]]> 2017-09-27 17:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191787620 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191787900 New Zealand has a very diverse culture when it comes to religion. 44% of New Zealand identify as Christian. The biggest faiths are Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, and Anglican. Maori believers have special churches called Ratana and Ringatu Churches which have the most compelling numbers of the Maori. Hinduism is another religion. 2.03% of the country identify is Hindu, which is about 65,000 people. The first ever Hindu Youth Conference was held in May of 2009. More than 130 delegates showed up for the event. Islam is another religion that is part of New Zealand. Chinese Muslims came in the 1870’s as gold prospectors. The first Islamic organization was held in Auckland during 1950. Large-scale Islamic immigration was in the 1950’s in the form of Fiji Indians. Also, in the 1990’s refugees fled to the country from war-torn countries.]]> 2017-09-27 17:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191787900 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191788761 New Zealand has a lot of delicious food and candy. Seafood is a big part of the New Zealand diet. There is a huge variety of seafood throughout the country. Crayfish is a big part of seafood. In Kaikoura, New Zealand they prepare tons of crayfish a day. That is why they are known as the lobster capital of the world. Whitebait is a fish that is found in the rivers of the South Islands West Coast. One more fish is the Mt. Cooked Salmon. In Tekapo, New Zealand there is the world's largest king salmon farm. One dish that is dear to the Maori people's is Paua, Paua is most commonly eaten after being minced in a fritter. This dish is so popular that you can find anywhere throughout the country. Yet another fish dish is the world-wide favorite of fish and chips. Snapper, terakihi ,and hoki are the most popular fish to use. Then as usual, they are battered and deep fried. In New Zealand they also give a side of scallops. Sweets in New Zealand are very unique. Oddly, chocolate fish is a very popular sweet. Another favorite is the Pineapple Lump. They have been selling since 1935 and is a square pineapple candy coated in chocolate. Then, finally, there is the Jaffa which is a hard-coated orange flavored candy with a chocolate center.]]> 2017-09-27 17:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191788761 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191789020 New Zealand’s history is very interesting and important. On the 19th of September 1893, Lord Glasgow signs the Electoral Act. the act gave women the right to vote for the first time in history. New Zealand was the first country to ever give women the vote. Most countries didn’t give women the vote until World War 1, which was 1914-1918. Kate Sheppard, who was the most influential suffragette, led the women to this achievement. Another important event in New Zealand occurred on April 12, 1915. It was during World War 1  that thousand of troops stormed Gallipoli Peninsula in what was once called the Ottoman Empire, and is modern day Turkey. They were from Australia, New Zealand, and India. Overall, 130,000 men died along with 2,779 New Zealanders. New Zealand’s history is very important and interesting.

]]> 2017-09-27 17:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191789020 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191789225 New Zealand has a very effective educational system. Kids start out in Primary Schools. They then make their way to Secondary school. The ages for public schooling funded by the state, range from 5-19. At private schools the age range is 6-16. Usually, children start going to school at the age of 5 years old. They attend for 13 years at public schools. Grades 1-8 are the ages of 5-12. Then grades 9-13, or as we call it, high school, are the ages of 13-17. New Zealand also has a National Curriculum that all public schools must use. Covers all primary and secondary schools. There are standards set for the students to reach for each subject. Primary education covers a very important range of subjects. The most important of those being  reading/writing and math. There is a different curriculum for people that have Maori beliefs.]]> 2017-09-27 17:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191789225 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191789466 The laws of New Zealand consist of many acts and builds. The Bill of rights puts restrictions on what people in the government, judiciary, police force, and state-owned enterprises can do. The Bill of Rights also protects people. It protects life and security rights, civil rights, discrimination and minority rights, arrest rights, criminal rights, and justice rights. Those are a few of the important ones. Children Rights are covered by a variety of laws. They protect their rights and who decides those rights. There are also many things such as welfare, parental authority, ages of privileges and responsibility, drinking, and when they can move out. Also, as in most countries, any harm done to a child is deemed illegal. Another important category of law are the Health System and Privacy Laws.  They are supported by the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’  Rights. Protects many things like respect, fair treatment, service of standard, full information, and their right to make a complaint. The Privacy Act, is another important set of laws, it puts a limit on what the government can store personal information. People have the right to understand who stores the information and they can view it at any time. The laws in New Zealand are very fair and open.

]]> 2017-09-27 17:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191789466 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191789682 New Zealand has many beautiful landscapes, that is why it is a big tourist spot. Paparoa National Park is found on the Northern end of the South Island’s west coast. The park is mostly made of limestone. There are sculptured mountain ridges, intriguing river canyons, delicate cave decorations, and pancake like coastal formations. In the caves beneath you can go on a tour and see the beautiful and fascinating glowworms that light up the cave. Paparoa National Park was established in 1987. Another very cool National Park is Rakiura National Park. Rakiura has been the most recent edition to New Zealand’s vast range of parks. You can see dunes, wetlands, rainforests, and granite mountain ranges to keep your eyes on. The name transfers to ‘the Land of the Glowing Skies.’ The name refers to the Aurora Australis and the beautiful sunsets and horizon

]]> 2017-09-27 17:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191789682 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191789834 In New Zealand dance is a very important way to express emotions. A very popular type of dance is called the Haka. It is a type of ancient Maori war dance. It is usually done on the battlefield, it is also a way to symbolise peace between two groups. It is a cutthroat way of displaying a tribe's pride, strength, and unity. Today the dance is used at events to show the importance of the occasion. Kapa Haka is a type of performance where people put on a show with all different kind of dances. The name means to get in a line and dance. Performances can be held at schools, special events, and on marae. Marae is a meeting ground. The show displays a range of compositions, choral singing, beautiful action songs, and ferocious war dances. Some may include demonstrations of weaponry that the New Zealand Army Corps uses.]]> 2017-09-27 17:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191789834 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191790080 New Zealand has many manmade attractions for tourists. One being the Sky Tower. The tower is built in Auckland, New Zealand and stands 1,076 feet high. The top of the tower holds a restaurant called Orbit. The restaurant revolves at the top of the tower. Also, you are someone who loves an adrenaline rush then there's the opportunity to do a 629 foot bungee jump. Another very interesting landmark are the Art Deco Buildings. Hawke’s Bay Earthquake was one of the deadliest earthquakes in New Zealand. It happened on February 3, 1931. The quake lasted two-and-a-half minutes but claimed 250 lives and was a 7.8 on the Richter scale. The Art Deco was built so visitors could see echoes of the earthquake. The buildings line the streets of Napier, new Zealand for anyone to visit.]]> 2017-09-27 17:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191790080 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191790346 New Zealand has a very basic but very useful economy. Tourism is a very important highlight of their economy. People come to see the many beautiful landscapes New Zealand has to offer. Along with those landscapes, you can go hiking, river rafting, skiing, wildlife watching, and other outdoor exercises. When you get to New Zealand you trade in your money for the New Zealand Dollar. The GDP (gross domestic per capita) has grown very strongly in the last generation. Another very important part of the economy is the business in New Zealand. Competitive business is growing around the world which increases exports to the world. More exports means more continual, high-paying jobs and boosts the standards of living and business. Some of the biggest industries in New Zealand are technology, manufacturing, mining, and construction. New Zealand's economy is growing and the GDP is currently at $185 billion and will keep going up.

]]> 2017-09-27 17:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191790346 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191790540 New Zealand is home to many movies that are very popular. One of them is the trilogy of The Lord of The Rings. The films were captured entirely in New Zealand. There were over 150 locations were utilized. Such as Matamata Hills, Hobbiton, and Queenstown’s snowy peaks. Mt. Victoria was also used which is in the capital of New Zealand, Wellington. The mountain was made very accessible for them to use, that made it a part of many shots during the movies. Another very popular movie that is not popular around the world, but is very popular in New Zealand is a film called Two Little Boys. It was captured in Catlins, New Zealand. It is about two little boys growing up together as they face the challenges of life. Many think of it as well-scripted and at times humorous. The stars were actors known as, Maaka Pohatu, Hamish Blake, and Bret McKenzie.]]> 2017-09-27 17:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191790540 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191790692 New Zealand has a capital building that houses the Prime Minister, Bill English, Governor General, Patsy Reddy, and sometimes Queen Elizabeth. New Zealand has a Constitutional Monarchy and a Parliamentary System. They have the monarchy because the Queen of England is their queen, they have the Parliamentary System because they have a House of Representatives. The House is made up of 120 seats and re elected for 3 year terms. 70 are elected individually, through a majoritarian system and 50 are elected as a party, also known as a proportional system. Any type of election is transparent, free, and fair. That means that they are open to the public and  fair. Voter turnout for National Elections have decreased regularly since before World War II. Went from 95% down to 77%. Citizens are not required to vote. The government in New Zealand may be different but it works for them.

]]> 2017-09-27 17:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191790692 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191790972 Music may not be a big part of the New Zealand culture but it is very interesting. The name of their National Anthem is “God Defend New Zealand.” They have sung the song for over 130 years. It may be the National Anthem but it is not a very popular song throughout the country. Currently, they sing the song in Maori and English, to show their bicultural ancestry. A very popular song in New Zealand is called Blue Smoke. The song was written by Ruru Karaitiana and was sung by Pixie Williams. It was a big achievement for the country because it was the first record wholly produced in New Zealand, from composition to pressing. Ruru wrote the song on a troopship called Aquitania. During the war he served in the Middle East as part of the 28th New Zealand (Maori) Battalion.

]]> 2017-09-27 17:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191790972 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191791523 New Zealand relies heavily on their imports and exports. They are also needed around the world. Agriculture is one of New Zealand's largest commerce, though only 7% of the country works in it. New Zealand relies heavily on the sector. Some of New Zealand's most important exports include dairy, meat, timber, and fruit. New Zealand is one of the world's largest exporters of wool. That is because there are more sheep than humans. For every human in New Zealand there are 7 sheep. The biggest industries are fishing, mining, construction and manufacturing. New Zealand exports and imports are very important.]]> 2017-09-27 17:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191791523 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191791735 New Zealand was first discovered by a Polynesian explorer by the name of Kupe. The migrations made by the Polynesians began before 900 AD. Dutch geographers than named the islands Nieuw Zeeland from Staten Landt. The Dutch however didn’t colonize the newly found islands. Europeans ended up colonizing New Zealand in 1769. That was when the people known as the Maori started to make an influence on the culture. That was how New Zealand came to be. A young boy, by the name of Ernest Rutherford, was one of the most influential scientists in the world, and he was born in 1871. He grew up to be a physicist and was given the nickname, “The Father of Nuclear Physics.” He was the first person to ever split an atom, which was a very big accomplishment in the day. He also discovered radioactivity and how atoms emitted alpha and beta particles. The main focus of his career was focused on nuclear reactions, and he won a Nobel Peace Prize for it in 1908. His career came to an end when he died in 1937. Yet another famous person who was born in New Zealand was Peter Jackson. He became a very talented writer, producer, and director. He had a passion for movies and show business since he was five. His parents owned a TV set and instantly fell in love. In his teens he would make movies that had his friends as actors. His first job in the business was as a photographic lithographer. He then went on to direct the Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings franchises. 

]]> 2017-09-27 17:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191791735 hunterberger2023 https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191793125 New Zealand has many famous actors and actresses who were born there. One of the biggest stars that was born in New Zealand is Russell Crowe. He was born in Wellington, New Zealand and later his family moved to Australia. Australia is where he found his love for acting. His big break came when he starred in a movie called Romper Stomper and then The Sum of Us. These movies made him a hit around Australia. He later went on to star in movies like Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, and LA Confidential. He then won an Oscar for best actor in the movie Gladiator at the 2001 Academy Awards. An actress named Zoe Bell was also born on Waiheke Island, New Zealand. She is currently a stunt double and an actress. She started out in gymnastics and martial arts. She was a stunt double in many of Quentin Tarantino's movies, and has not done many others movies besides his. Those movies include Inglorious Basterds, Death Proof, Kill Bill, and Grindhouse.]]> 2017-09-27 17:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterberger2023/x1bq60gkeyi9/wish/191793125