2. Typical food
ROAST LAMB
Succulent and tender, roast lamb is a kiwi favourite. New
Zealand lamb is held in high esteem throughout the world
and is one of the country’s top export meats. Best enjoyed
flavoured with rosemary and plenty of seasonal veggies,
roast lamb is a meal that is sure to impress. You'll find it on
the menu of our best restaurants nationwide.
3. CLIMATE AND WEATHER
While the far north has subtropical weather during
summer, and inland alpine areas of the South Island can
be as cold as -10°C (14°F) in winter, most of the country
lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures.
The average New Zealand temperature decreases as you
travel south. January and February are the warmest
months, and July is the coldest month of the year. In
summer, the average maximum temperature ranges
between 20-30ºC (70-90°F) and in winter between 10-
15ºC (50-60°F).
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5. ANIMALS
Before humans settled in New Zealand, it would have
been an extremely noisy place! Large tracts of lush
native bush supported an incredible variety of bird life.
As they evolved, wings became unnecessary for some
birds, as they had no natural predators to fly away
from. As a result, several of New Zealand's native
birds became flightless, including the kakapo parrot,
the kiwi, the takahe, and the world's largest bird, the
(now extinct) moa
6. TrAdITIoNAL dANce of New
zeALANd
A haka is a traditional ancestral war cry, dance, or
challenge from the Māori people of New Zealand. It is a
posture dance performed by a group, with vigorous
movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically
shouted accompaniment
