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New Zealand
New Zealand
7.
Kiwi – a flightless bird native to New Zealand
Aotearoa– Long Cloud Piercer
Silver Fern – a national emblem of New Zealand sportsmen
All Blacks– National Rugby Team
Parihaka– a legendary settlement where huge injustices were done by colonial
government
Haka – a traditional Maori war dance
8. The flag of the Maori people, often referred to as the "Tino Rangatiratanga"
flag, represents the indigenous Maori culture and their historical and ongoing
struggle for self-determination and sovereignty in New Zealand.
It is a symbol of Maori identity and their rights as the indigenous people of the
country.
The flag features a red field with a white koru (spiral) in the center. The koru is
a traditional Maori symbol that represents the unfurling fern frond and
symbolizes new life, growth, and renewal. The use of red and white in the flag
is significant, with red representing the land and people, and white representing
purity and harmony.
9.
"She'll be right, mate" is an attitude that the situation, repair or something done
is adequate or enough for what is needed. This is often seen as careless,
especially when a breakdown does happen.
"Can do" is the attitude that a problem or situation can be handled despite
seemingly impossible odds. Sometimes this leads to a surprising failure instead
of a success when a person is not well prepared.