NEW ZEALAND

A. Fast Facts, Countries, Capitals & Flags

● Country: New Zealand
- An island country in the South Pacific Ocean, the
Southwesternmost part of Polynesia. New Zealand is a remote
land – one of the last sizable territories suitable for habitation to
be populated and settled. The country comprises two main islands
– the North and the South Island – and a number of small
islands, some of them hundreds of miles from the main group.

● Fast Facts:
1. The first country with universal suffrage.
● New Zealand was the first country in which the vote for women
was approved in 1893 long before in most countries in the world.
2. 30% of the country is a national reserve.
● One of the reasons that make this country a natural paradise, as
well as the great ecological awareness of its people, is that a third
of the country is considered a protected national reserve.
3. The town with the longest name in the world.
● Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikima
ungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu is the name of a town
on the east coast of New Zealand and its translation from Maori
goes something like this: “The place where Tamatea, the man
on the big knees who slipped, climbed and swallowed
mountains, known as the land eater, he played the flute to his
loved one”. If you don’t feel like pronouncing the entire thing,
you can call the hill “Taumata”.
4. Dunedin has the steepest road in the world.
● According to the Guinness Book of Records, the steepest street in
the world is located on the South of New Zealand and is Baldwin
Street, with a slope of 19 degrees.

5. There are three official languages.

● In addition to English and sign language, Maori is also an
official language in New Zealand. 17% of the country’s
population is native Maori and, despite certain years of darkness
that the language lived through, today they are trying to preserve
it.
6. Let’s Bungee
● New Zealand is famous for its adrenaline adventures,
especially bungee jumping. The first commercial bungee jump
was made by AJ Hackett in the Kawaru Bridge in Queenstown,
 back in 1988. AJ Hackett got inspired by the cultural “bungee”
jumps performed in Vanatu with just tree tied to their feet.

7. The “Fake” Kiwi

● The kiwi fruit is not native to New Zealand. It’s actually from
China, but it was named after the kiwi bird.
8. Such clear water
● The clearest lake in the world is Nelson’s Blue Lake, with a
visibility of up to 80 meters deep.

9. Wellington is the most Southerly Capital in the world.

● Wellington is located at 41.2924° S, 174.7787° E. This makes it
the southernmost capital of an independent country, though
its ironically located in North Island. Despite its location,
Wellington has a mild climate. Average temperatures never drop
below freezing, and summer highs can reach into the 60s and 70s.
10. New Zealand is home to Tolkien Tourism.
● Tolkien tourism is a phenomenon of fans of The Lord of the
Rings fictional universe travelling to sites of film- and book-
related significance
● All but one scene in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films were
filmed in New Zealand. This leads many book and film
enthusiasts to fly down the country. Tourism related to the movies
creates 33 million dollars of revenue every year. Tourists can
travel to Hobbiton, where the seta the Shire scenes remain to this
day.
 ● Capital: Wellington

● Flag:

B. People, Religion, Language, Type of Governance

● People: Kiwis

● Religion: New Zealand is nominally Christian, with Anglican, Roman

Catholic, and Presbyterian denominations being the largest. Other
Protestant sects and Māori adaptations of Christianity (the Rātana and
Ringatu churches) constitute the remainder of the Christian population.
About one-third of the population does not claim any religious affiliation.
Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism have small but growing numbers of
adherents. There is no established (official) religion, but Anglican cathedrals
are generally used for state occasions.

● Languages: New Zealand is predominantly and English-speaking

country, though English, Māori, and New Zealand sign language are
official languages. Virtually all Māori speak English, and about one-fourth of
them also speak Māori. The Māori language (te reo Māori) is taught at a
number of schools. Other non-English languages spoken by significant
numbers of people are Samoan, Hindi, and Mandarin Chinese.
 ● Type of Governance: The type of government is formed after a
democratic election held every 3 years. New Zealand is a constitutional
monarchy with a parliamentary system of government. This means that
our head of state is a sovereign (currently Queen Elizabeth II). The Queen is
represented in New Zealand by the Governor-General, Dame Patsy
Reddy.

C. Famous Landmarks & Tourist Attractions

● Famous Landmarks
1. Moeraki Builders
● These are some of the
most fascinating things to see in
New Zealand and this is definitely
one of the most popular attractions
in the country. These perfectly
spherical rock formations are
technically not boulders but
concretions exposed by erosion,
and are found down on the
Otago Coast in the South Island.
Maori myth says that these boulders are in fact the debris of a massive waka
(canoe).

2. The Sky Tower

● This is the tallest of its
kind in the Southern
Hemisphere. Its construction
began in 1994 and was completed
in 1997 – a solid six months ahead
of schedule. Architect Gordon
Moller was in charge of its design,
partnering with Fletcher Building
to conceive what is now
Auckland’s most distinguished man-made landmarks. The tower is a popular
attraction for thrill-seekers and fine diners also serves as an aerial
transmission centre for TV channels, radio stations, weather forecasting
and telecommunications providers.

3. Huka Falls
● This is one of the most
visited natural attractions in the
country and is a site you do not
want to miss. Approximately
220,000 litres of water per
second pour from the waterfall.
These falls are fed by the
Waikato River, one of the
country’s longest rivers, which
drains into Lake Taupo. Those
wanting a different perspective
can enjoy a boat ride to the base of the falls. Other activities near Huka Falls
include mountain biking, swimming, birdwatching and canoeing.

4. The Beehive Parliament

House
● Out of the main
Parliament buildings, the
Beehive is probably the most
famous. Known for its
distinctive layered structure, this
modern fixture is home to the
parliamentary Executive Wing
where Cabinet Meetings are
held and also, where you’ll find
the offices of the Prime Minister
and Cabinet members. Parliament House next door was first occupied in 1918
after a fire wiped out its predecessor in 1907. The Beehive was designed in
1964 by Sir Basil Spence, while Parliament House was devised by
architects John Campbell and Claude Patton.
5. Tongario Alpine Crossing
● The made famous in
Peter Jackson’s trilogy The
Lord of the Rings as Mordor,
the Tongario Crossing is one of
the most beautiful day hikes you
can do in New Zealand. This is
the country’s oldest national
park and offers an awe-
inspiring view. While hiking to
the center, you will see unique
landforms all over the 19.4-
kilometer adventure, along with hot springs, old lava flows, water-filled
craters and spectacular views. This really is like walking through a fantasy
land, or perhaps across the surface of Mars.

6. Craters of the Moon

● Just north of
Taupo on North Island you’ll
find the Craters of the Moon
Geothermal Walk. The land,
with its huge craters, lack of
plant life and seething gouts
of steam, looks more like
another planet than anything
terrestrial. Geothermal
activity is responsible for
the steam as well as the pervasive sulfurous smell. Visitors pay a nominal
fee for admission and follow a carefully mapped hike through the dramatic
terrain. The walk takes about an hour to an hour and a half depending on the
route selected and is open every day of the year except Christmas.
 7. Aoraki/ Mount Cook
● The tallest
mountain in New Zealand,
reaching over 12,000 feet. In
a national park on South
Island, Aoraki is particularly
noteworthy as a
mountaineering destination:
Sir Edmund Hillary of Mount
Everest fame trained on
Aoraki in preparation for his
most-famous trek. If you’re not a mountaineer, you can still take a self-guided
hike or a guided ski tour, or try your hand at kayaking or fishing nearby
glacier lakes. Or perhaps you’ll choose simply to spend a night stargazing in
the crisp mountain air. Visitors can stay in the village of Mount Cook or, in
the summer, choose to camp at White Horse Hill.

8. Lake Wanaka, Otago

● Once you’ve
ventured down South, make
sure to visit the quaint town
of Wanaka where the
stunning Lake Wanaka sits.
Nestled in the magnificent
Alps on the South Island,
Lake Wanaka is the fourth
largest lake in New
Zealand. It is an excellent
base for outdoor activities
such as jet boating and water sports and other nearby New Zealand landmarks.
 9.Kawarau Gorge
Suspension Bridge
● Queenstown is a
natural playground for
adrenaline junkies and
packs a ton of exhilarating
activities for visitors. One
of them is the historic New
Zealand landmark Kawarau
Gorge Suspension Bridge.
It’s the site of the Kawarau
Bridge Bungy, the world’s first commercial bungee jump. Join thousands of
thrill-seekers as you leap 43 metres from the historic bridge. For more thrill,
you can even request to have water touches on your jump.

10. Fox and Franz Josef

Glaciers
● Long and
narrow, cut off from the
rest of the country by the
magnificent Southern
Alps, and facing the
rougher side of the
Tasman Sea, it’s a place of
doughty people and
dramatic scenery – and
nothing is more awe-
inspiring than its two
massive glaciers, Fox and
Franz Josef. They are
located just eight kilometers
apart, and are accessed from
hospitable little towns of the
same names.
● Tourist Attractions
 1. Napier, Hawke’s Bay, North Island
● In the sunny region of Hawke’s Bay, Napier is famous for its
gourmet food and Art Deco architecture. After a powerful earthquake
destroyed the town in 1931, it was rebuilt in the Spanish Mission style and
Art Deco design for which Miami Beach is also famous. Today, fun things
for visitors to do include taking a self-guided tour to view these buildings,
some of which are embellished with Maori motifs, or spending time at Napier
Beach.

2. Fiordland National
Park and Milford
Sound, South Island
● This world
heritage site protects some
of the most spectacular
scenery in the country.
Glaciers sculpted this
dramatic landscape, carving
the famous fjords of
Milford, Dusky, and
Doubtful Sounds. Visitors
here can explore gushing cascades, offshore islands, virgin rain forests,
vast lakes, and craggy mountain peaks. The park is a haven for hikers
with some of the country’s best hiking, including the famous Milford
Track. Sea kayaking is a popular way to explore the fjords, and visitors can
also enjoy a scenic flight over the park for a bird’s eye view of its staggering
beauty.

3. Bay of Islands, North

Island
● More than 144
islands dot the glittering
bay, making it a haven for
sailing and yachting.
Penguins, dolphins, whales, and marlin live in these fertile waters, and the
region is a popular sport-fishing spot. Visitors can sea kayak along the coast,
hike the many island trails, bask in secluded coves, tour Cape Brett and the
famous rock formation called Hole in the Rock, and explore subtropical forests
where Kauri trees grow.

4. Rotorua, North Island

● On the
tumultuous Pacific Ring of
Fire, Rotorua is one of the
most active geothermal
regions in the world.
Visitors can take a walking
tour of these geothermal
wonders and soak in
steaming mineral springs
while visiting a variety of
interesting attractions in
order to learn about the region’s rich Maori history and culture.

5. Abel Tasman National

Park & the Abel
Tasman Coast Track,
South Island
● One of New
Zealand’s great walks.
Winding along sparkling
Tasman Bay, from
Marahau to Separation
Point, this scenic 51-
kilometer hike lies in one of the sunniest regions of the South Island. Along
the way, visitors can snorkel or kayak in secluded coves; enjoy tours that offer
the chance to spot fur seals, dolphins, penguins, and a diverse range of birds;
hike through cool forests; and enjoy panoramic views from the rugged coastal
cliffs.

6. Coromandel Peninsula,
North Island
● Just across the
Hauraki Gulf from
Auckland, the rugged
Coromandel Peninsula
seems a world away from
the city’s hustle and bustle.
Craggy mountains cloaked
in native forest form a
spine along the peninsula,
offering excellent
opportunities for hiking and birding. Other fun things to do for tourists
include relaxing on the golden beaches, sea kayaking around the offshore
islands, sky diving, and visiting the many galleries and art studios. At Hot
Water Beach, a dip in the bubbling hot pools is a great way to end a busy day
of sightseeing.

7. Kaikoura, South Island

● Birders, wildlife
enthusiasts, and seafood
aficionados will love the
charming coastal village of
Kaikoura. Tucked between
the Seaward Kaikoura
Range and the Pacific
Ocean, Kaikoura offers
excellent coastal hikes and popular whale watching tours. In addition to
sperm whales and humpbacks, passengers may spot fur seals, dolphins, and a
wide variety of birds including the graceful albatross.

8. Wai-o-tapu
● This park is
filled with geothermal
activity, and you can hike
through volcanic
landscapes that look more
like outer space than the
rest of New Zealand. At
Wai-o-tapu, one of the
highlights is the Lady Knox
Geyser, which erupts daily
with a show stopping
display straight up into the air. Nearby, geothermal spas give you the perfect
place to unwind after a day of hiking along Wai-o-tapu’s volcanic trekking
paths.

9. Milford Sound
● Lying at the
most northern and
accessible and of
Fiordland National Park,
Milford Sound offers some
of the world’s most
staggering coastal scenery
with its dramatic peaks
and dark blue waters. The
area’s frequent downpours
only enhance this South Island beauty, sending numerous waterfalls cascading
down the cliffs.
 10. Mount Maunganui
● Home to one of
New Zealand’s most
popular beaches, Mount
Maunganui is definitely
worth visiting if you’re
passing through the Bay
of Plenty Region. Choose
between walking around
its namesake mountain, or
right to the top; the latter
will reward you with wonderful panoramas of the Tauraga Harbor.

D. CULTURAL FEATURES – GASTRONOMY, PERFORMING ARTS

(INCLUDING DANCE AND MUSIC), VISUAL ARTS AND
HANDICRAFTS, MARKETS, FOLKLORE, AND FESTIVALS

● Gastronomy
● Trying the local cuisine is part of the parcel that is travelling.
Admittedly, New Zealand isn’t world-famous for its culinary delights, but
there are certainly some meals, snacks, desserts and even drinks that Kiwis
are extremely proud to claim as their own. Here are some of New
Zealand’s famous foods:
 1. Hāngī
● Hāngī is
Māori cuisine at its finest.
This involves meat and
vegetables slow-cooked in
an underground oven.
Although it was a common
cooking method for
hundreds of years in New
Zealand; today, a hāngī is
saved for more special occasions (mainly because it takes all day to
prepare).

2. Crayfish
● Crayfish or
lobster is a Kiwi favourite
mostly because it is
something many fishermen
and divers’ pride on catching
themselves.

3. Kina
● The local
name for a type of sea
urchin with a hard spiky
outer shell and thin fleshy
(and edible) insides. It has
been a New Zealand
delicacy for centuries.
 4. Kiwi Burger
● Still a staple
of New Zealand cuisine.
What makes a Kiwi Burger
Kiwi is the fact it has
beetroot and a fried egg
along with your standard
burger patties, lettuce
and whatever else goes
between two burger buns.

5. Pavlova
● A much-
loved dessert in New
Zealand made with
meringue, whipped cream
and fresh fruit. While this
dessert can be found on the
odd dessert menu in New
Zealand, Kiwis
traditionally consume this
refreshing dessert for
Christmas.
6. Whitebait Fritters
● Whitebait is a
collective term of
immature fish, usually
around one to two inches
long. You’ll see heaps of
keen “whitebaiters” setting
up temporary shacks and
jetties along the river
mouths of the West Coast
between mid-August and November. What they catch is used to make
whitebait fritters; think of them as a fishy omelette. However, be aware that
this typical food in New Zealand is controversial as overfishing may
endanger the stock of local fish in New Zealand’s rivers.

7. Southland Cheese
Rolls
● A specialty of the
South, Southland cheese
rolls, also known as
Southland sushi, is
virtually unknown outside
of the Southland and
Otago regions. The concept
is simple: a slice of bread
with cheese rolled up like sushi with a generous helping of butter then
grilled to perfection. It’s cheap and something to warm you up on a cold
Southland day.

8. Greenshell Mussels
● Also known as
green-lipped mussels, these
native shellfish can be found
all over New Zealand but
are particularly famous in
the “Greenshell Mussell
Capital”, the town of
Havelock on the South
Island.
 9. Feijoa
● This little fruit
might be native to South
America, but much like
the kiwifruit. Stocked in
the supermarkets and
farmers’ markets between
March and May, feijoas
pack a strong flavor that
you’ll either love or hate.
Additionally, you’ll find many New Zealand fruit drinks with feijoa in the
mix.

10. Bluff Oysters

● Another
specialty of the South,
Bluff Oysters are
otherwise known as
dredge oysters. The Bluff
Oyster season runs from
March until August where
oysters are dredged from the
cool clean waters off the
coast of Bluff and shipped off to just about every seafood restaurant and
fish & chips shop in the country.

● Performing Arts
● New Zealand has a vibrant performing arts scene reflecting both
Polynesian and European culture. From the very first days of settlement,
amateur actors and actresses have been a feature of New Zealand society.
During the mid-1880s, when British regiments were stationed here,
garrison theatres were built and soldier-actors staged many plays.
1. Popular music, world music, jazz
● We have a strong Kiwi popular music scene - from rock and
reggae to dub and hip-hop. Many major rock and pop acts tour to
our larger cities. World music fans flock to the World of Music Arts
and Dance (WOMAD) festival, held annually in New Plymouth’s
beautiful Bowl of Brooklands.

2. Music, arts, theatre

● We have a world-class national orchestra and national ballet
company, a national opera company and several wuality regional
orchestras. All main centres have professional theatre companies
and there are excellent galleries and museums in most centres.
Wellington and Auckland host international arts festivals in alternate
years, attracting big-name acts, and there are a host of other local and
speciality festivals. Amongst them is the World of Wearable Arts
festival, an exuberant celebration of intentiveness and innovation
in the textile arts that sells out annually.

● Visual Arts

1. Distinctive Māori and Pacific Influences

● Our arts scene has a fresh and distinctive flavor, resulting
from the impact of Māori and Pacific performers and visual
artists. Their influence is felt in every aspect of our arts scene. You
can experience it in most concentrated form at popular events like the
Te Matatini National Festival, showcasing Māori culture and
talent, and Pasifika – the largest Polynesian festival in the world.
New Zealanders open their hearts to other cultures too. Events like the
Chinese Lantern Festival and the Diwali Festival.
 a. Te Matatini National
Festival
● a nationally
recognized Māori
performing arts Festival
and competition for all
Kapa Haka enthusiasts and
performers alike from all
across Aotearoa and
Australia. The name, Te
Matatini was given by
Professor Wharehuia
Milroy – a composite of
`te mata` meaning “the
face” and `tini` denoting
“the many” – hence the
meaning of Te Matatini is `the many faces`.

b. Pasifika Festival
● One of the longest
standing cultural festivals in
Tamaki Makaurau Auckland.
Reimagined for the current covid-
19 environment as Taste of
Pasifika, this year the festival
features Pasifika Festival
favorites and highlights alongside
new hybrid events taking place at
various Auckland locations.
 c. Diwali Festival
● Also known as the Festival of Lights – is Wellington’s local
Indian and South East Asian communities’ most vibrant cultural
celebration.

● Handicrafts
- Traditional Māori crafts include weaving and ta moko (tattooing).
In Rotorua you can watch highly skilled Maori wood carvers and flax
weavers at work, and there are many quality galleries where you can
purchase your own taonga (precious treasure) to take home.

a. Māori arts like carving and weaving celebrate the past and continue
to evolve through fresh inspiration and new materials. Toi, or Māori art,
centres around four primary art forms; raranga (weaving),
whakairo (carving), tā moko (tattooing) and peitatanga (painting).

1. Raranga
- Māori
originally wove flax
into practical items
such as baskets and
fishing nets. Over time,
this unique skill
became recognized as a prized art form. The most widely used weaving
skills to produce Korowai (cloaks) and other practical objects such
as kete (baskets) and whāriki (mats). The most widely used weaving
material was (and is still is) harakeke – otherwise known as New
Zealand flax.

2. Whakairo
- Māori
carvings in wood,
bone, or stone have
unique designs and
special meanings.
Carvings are rich in
symbolism and use
common patterns, though styles differ between tribes. Symbols
include the tiki, which represents the human figure, and the manaia,
a creature with a bird-like head and serpent-like body, associated
with guardianship. Traditional patterns used in carving were often
inspired by the natural environment, including spider webs
(pūngāwerewere), fish scales (unaunahi) and the unfurling fronds of
the fer (koru).

3. Tā moko
- Tā moko
is a unique expression
of cultural heritage
and identity.
Traditionally, men
received Mataora on
their face – as a
symbol of nobility. As māori believe the head is the most sacred part of
the body, facial tattoos have significance. Moko kauae are received by
women on their lips and chin. A moko kauae represents a woman’s
whanau and leadership within her community, recognizing her
 whakapapa (ancestry), status, and abilities. It is a traditional taonga
passed down over many generations from the ancestress Niwareka.
Tā moko is also applied to other parts of the body, including the
forehead, neck, back, stomach and calves. In earlier times, it was an
important signifier of social rank, knowledge, skill and eligibility to
marry.

● Festivals
- In
addition to its diverse
scenic beauty, New
Zealand also hosts
many significant and
fun-filled festivals
around the year.
While some of the
festivals in New
Zealand, give you a
glimpse of the Māori
culture, others let you
appreciate the stunning food and others centre exclusively around the
diverse social artistic expressions of New Zealand as well as the world.
Music festivals are also quite popular with focus on styles like rock,
electric and punk. Here are some of the most famous summer and
winter festivals in New Zealand:

1. Rhythm and Alps

- The sister festival
of Rhythm and Vines and is
one of New Zealand’s biggest
and best music festivals that
occurs every 29th – 31st of
December. The festival
brings together world-class
bands, DJ’s and festival-goers to celebrate New Year’s Eve together.
The best way to celebrate the festival is to camp here, either put up a tent
or go glamping.

2. Rhythm and Vines

- The sister festival
of Rhythm and alps held in
Gisborne every 28th – 31st of
December. The first place to
witness the sunrise and is
globally famous as the first
one to welcome the first
sunrise of the New Year. It is
a huge socio-cultural event
with many top artists coming
from around the world to perform their gigs of rock and electronic music
in front of over 350,000 people from various countries and backgrounds.

3. WOMAD
- Short form of
World of Music, Arts and
Dance that occurs every
second week of March. The
festival brings over artists
from different parts of the
world and collaborates with
different cultures. Focused
on folk music and other art
forms, its primary aim is to
inform and create awareness of the value and potential of a
multicultural society. An interesting twist in this festival is “Nova
Energy – Taste The World”, where artists swap instruments and
microphones for cooking utensils and unusual ingredients.
 4. Traditional Māori
Kai Festivals
- The Māori
Kai is a chain of festivals
that take place across the
nation at different times
of the year. This gives
tourists an opportunity to
experience the incredible
culture of the Māoris during
any time of the year. You
get to enjoy some of the best Māori food like wild pork, kebabs,
mountain oysters, mussels etc.

5. Hokitika
Wildfoods Festival
- One of the best
festivals in New Zealand
that occurs every first week
of March. It is heaven for
all your foodies out there.
The festival brings in
some of the most mouth-
watering delicacies from
the West Coast like marinated tuna, smoked salmon, whitebait
patties and the traditional Māori Hangi among others. Moreover, you
also get to enjoy various cultural events like the Feral Fashion
Competition, After Party
and music performances by
various famous artists at the
main stage of the event.

6. World Buskers
Festival
 - This is a unique festival that occurs from mid-January to
the beginning of February where you get to witness some of the best
busking pitches from around the world perform here at
Christchurch. A large number of comedians, fringe artists, street
performers, musicians and visual artists from the country and the world
come together in this entertainment festival.

7. Matariki
- The winter
celebration of lights that
is held from June 20 –
July 15. A festival of the
Māori New Year, the
roads and markets of the
city are lit up, and food
counters selling hot
mulled wine and food are set up all over the place. Also, the epic
firecrackers show that light up the skies are worth the watch. Relish the
food, mulled wine and cider from the stalls, take a stroll to enjoy lit-up
streets, and enjoy the fireworks. Other celebrations include kite-flying
and Māori Art exhibitions.

8. Queenstown
Winter Festival
- This is held
in June and lasting for
one week and is held
annually since 1975 and
creates a lot of buzz and
excitement among the
people of the city and adds a buzz for Queenstown in winter. One of
the most awaited events, it attracts over 45,000 people every year who
come to enjoy live music, comedy, fireworks, treasure hunts, delicious
food, polar lake plunging and much more.

9. Dunedin Cadbury
Chocolate
Festival
- This annual
festival held every 16th –
22nd of July delights
chocolate lovers with a
week of irresistible
chocolate events
including chocolate
decorating, chocolate
painting, chocolate facials, as well as the iconic Cadbury Crunchie
Train. The biggest event is the Jaffa Race where we see giant Cadbury
chocolate balls rolling down what is said to be the world’s steepest
residential street: the Baldwin Street. The event is not only a delight for
the taste buds, but also raises money for charity.

10. Crankworx
Mountain Biking
Festival
- Crankworx
Rotorua is one of the
world’s best mountain
biking festivals and
brings some of the
 world’s best downhill, slopestyle and endure legends to New Zealand
along with the superfans, rising stars and industry innovators. Add to
this some of the best-emerging riders from around New Zealand and the
world and some great live music and you have all the makings of an
amazing 5-day festival.

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New Zealand: https://www.britannica.com/place/New-Zealand
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quirky-facts-new-zealand/
Fast Facts # 9 & 10: https://theplanetd.com/facts-about-new-zealand/
People, Religion & Languages: https://www.britannica.com/place/New-
Zealand/People
Type of Governance:
https://www.govt.nz/browse/engaging-with-government/government-in-new-
zealand/
Famous Landmarks # 1-5:
https://theculturetrip.com/pacific/new-zealand/articles/new-zealands-10-most-
iconic-landmarks/
Famous Landmarks # 6 & 7: https://getawaytips.azcentral.com/new-zealands-
famous-landmarks-3180.html
Famous Landmarks # 8 & 9: https://www.klook.com/en-AU/blog/new-zealand-
landmarks-icons/
Famous Landmarks # 10: https://www.internationaltraveller.com/oceania/new-
zealand/see-fox-and-franz-josef-glacier-on-foot-or-by-air/
Tourist Attractions # 1-7: https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/new-
zealand-nz.htm
Tourist Attractions # 8 and 9: https://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-
new-zealand/
Tourist Attractions # 10:
https://theculturetrip.com/pacific/new-zealand/articles/20-must-visit-attractions-
in-new-zealand/
Gastronomy and Foods: https://nzpocketguide.com/new-zealand-food/
Performing Arts: https://www.newzealand.com/int/performing-arts/
Popular Music – Visual Arts: https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/live-in-new-
zealand/recreation/arts-culture
Te Matanini National Festival: https://tematatini.co.nz/
Pasifika Festival: https://www.aucklandnz.com/pasifika?
utm_source=newzealandnow.govt.nz
Diwali Festival: https://wellington.govt.nz/news-and-events/events-and-
festivals/diwali
Handicrafts: https://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/maori-arts/
Raranga: https://www.newzealand.com/int/maori-weaving/
Whakairo: https://www.newzealand.com/int/maori-carving/
Tā moko: https://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/ta-moko-maori-tattoo/
Festivals # 1-9: https://www.holidify.com/pages/festivals-in-new-zealand-
5426.html
Festivals # 10: https://www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/13-new-zealand-
festivals/