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The document lists and provides brief biographical information on several famous people from New Zealand, including actor Russel Crowe, actress Lucy Lawless, YouTube personality Jamie Curry, singer Lorde, country music singer Keith Urban, former Prime Minister John Key, and Queen Elizabeth II. It also mentions some of the awards received by these famous New Zealanders, such as Golden Globe Awards, Emmy Awards, and Grammy Awards. Sources of information included websites about famous birthplaces and lists of notable New Zealanders.
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This document provides information about plants, cities, and facts about New Zealand. It describes the Tanekaha tree which can grow up to 20 meters tall and has tiny shoots. It also discusses the rare Three Kings Vine which was discovered on Three Kings Islands and has declined due to forest regeneration. The document notes that New Zealand consists of the North and South Islands and is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It identifies Auckland and Wellington as the most important cities, with Auckland having over 1.4 million residents.
New zealand art, november, 2014
The document summarizes different forms of traditional Māori art in New Zealand, including carving, ta moko (tattooing), weaving, and painting. Carving was done in wood, bone, and greenstone and was mostly used decoratively and for jewelry. Ta moko was a traditional tattooing practice done with chisels that was common before Christianity. Weaving used indigenous materials like flax and feathers as well as materials introduced by Europeans. Painting was not a highly developed art form for Māori, consisting mostly of rock art and landscapes in a Western style.
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Contemporary Maori cuisine focuses on using high-quality local ingredients and preserving natural flavors. Food is often prepared for whole families and features traditional cooking methods like hangis, where meat and vegetables are cooked together in an underground earth oven. Common social gatherings incorporate a potluck style of sharing dishes and feature communal meals cooked using a hangi.
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Education in New Zealand begins with free primary school at age 5 for 8 years, followed by free secondary school which lasts 5 years from ages 13 to 18. Students must attend until age 16. Higher education is split between universities, polytechnics, and other institutions, and provides diplomas, degrees, and vocational training. Education is modeled on the British system and aims to provide high quality, internationally recognized qualifications.
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This document contains summaries of two Maori legends from New Zealand. The first is about the demigod Maui who goes fishing and ends up pulling up the North Island of New Zealand, shaping it like a fish. The second summary tells the love story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai, where Hinemoa's family bans her from marrying Tutanekai but she swims across a lake at night to be with him at the hot pools. Both legends help explain cultural beliefs and the landscape of New Zealand.
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New Zealand art includes traditional Māori art forms such as wood carving, tattooing (ta moko), weaving, and painting, which were highly spiritual practices. Ta moko involved tattooing designs onto the face and body using chisels. While painting was not a major Māori art form, Europeans introduced figurative painting styles. Carving was done in wood, bone, and greenstone, and was used to decorate houses and weapons. In the late 19th century, European immigrants began producing art in New Zealand and developing a distinctive New Zealand style. In the 20th century, notable New Zealand artists incorporated both Māori and European influences, including Rita Angus, Gordon Walters, and Colin
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The document discusses New Zealand's geography, weather, and animals. It notes that New Zealand experiences rainfall and snowfall and has distinct summer and winter seasons. It also states that New Zealand is home to 60 types of reptiles, 4 types of frogs, and that Europeans brought mammals to the country. The document provides two references for further information on New Zealand's climate/weather and fauna.
Marcus ja nils
This document discusses popular sports and New Zealand's history in the Olympics. It notes that netball is the most popular women's sport in New Zealand, having started in the 1890s and being similar to basketball. Regarding New Zealand's Olympics history, the first New Zealander competed in 1908 and New Zealand first sent an independent team in 1920 after previously competing as part of an Australasia team. New Zealand has participated in every Summer Olympics since 1908 and has won a total of 102 medals, compared to just one in the Winter Olympics.
Keitlin ja liisa
The document discusses holidays and traditions in New Zealand. It notes that New Zealand celebrates many of the same holidays as the UK and US, such as Christmas, but also has its own commemorative days like Anzac Day. For Christmas, many New Zealanders have barbecues and decorate trees, opening presents before the meal. It also mentions the indigenous Maori people and the arrival of European settlers.
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The document discusses the history and types of art in New Zealand. It covers prehistoric art from 500-800 years ago that was mostly painted on cave walls depicting humans and animals. Traditional Maori art contained spiritual and cultural information through carvings, tattoos, weaving and paintings using red, black and white. Pakeha art from the 19th century included landscapes and sculptures. The 20th century saw Colin McCahon and Rita Angus become highly influential artists helping develop a distinctive New Zealand style. Major art organizations and schools were also established to support the arts.
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This document discusses sports in New Zealand. It mentions that the New Zealand soccer team changed its name to the New Zealand football team in 2007 for consistency. It also notes that New Zealand is a four-time OFC champion and that New Zealand athletes have won 103 medals at the summer Olympics, with the first winter Olympics medal won by Annelise Coberger in 1992.
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New Zealand has a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy system of government. As a constitutional monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state, while the head of government is the Prime Minister. New Zealand's parliament consists of the House of Representatives and the Governor-General, who represents the Queen. The House of Representatives passes laws and approves spending. It typically has 120 members and meets in the Parliament Buildings in Wellington.
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New Zealand cuisine has been influenced by British, Māori, and more recently Asian and Pacific cuisines. Traditional Māori cooking methods included cooking food in an earth oven called a hāngi. Contemporary New Zealand cuisine combines these traditions with European influences and makes use of local seafood and meat products. Popular dishes include fish and chips, meat pies, and roast lamb served with seasonal vegetables. Pavlova and hokey pokey are well-known New Zealand desserts. The main meal is usually eaten in the evening with barbecue cookouts being a common social event in the summer months.
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This document provides a webquest for students to learn about Australia and New Zealand by completing various interactive activities and questions. It includes facts about the capital cities, national anthems, and currencies of both countries, as well as activities to identify major attractions in Sydney and Auckland and locate cities on a map of Australia.
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Contemporary Maori cuisine focuses on using high-quality local ingredients that are respected and allowed to shine through without being masked by too many other flavors. Traditional Maori food was cooked in earth ovens called hangis. Modern eating patterns still involve families cooking their own meals, with more grilling in summer, and communal gatherings often feature a hangi pit and a tradition of everyone bringing a dish to share.
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Māori cuisine originated from the foods that Māori people brought with them from Polynesia, such as kūmara, taro, and fernroot. Traditional Māori cooking methods included cooking food in earth ovens, boiling or steaming using hot springs or pools, or roasting over an open fire. When Europeans arrived, they introduced new foods like potatoes, wheat, and mutton that were adopted by Māori. Today, New Zealand cuisine shows influences from Māori, British, and Asian traditions, with popular dishes including pies, fish and chips, and pasta.
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Māori cuisine originally consisted of foods that Māori brought from Polynesia, like kūmara, taro, and tī plants. These were cooked using earth ovens, hot springs, boiling stones, or over open fires. When Europeans arrived, they introduced pigs, potatoes, wheat, and other crops and foods that became widely adopted. Contemporary New Zealand cuisine is diverse with influences from British, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines. It features foods like pies and barbecue. New Zealand also has a successful wine industry concentrated in Marlborough and Hawkes Bay regions.
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New zealand famous people ii
- 1. New-Zealand’s famous people Johanna Maasik Ann Viirmaa 7.C Rocca al Mare School
- 2. Russel Crowe Russel Ira Crowe 7 April 1964 Actor and film producer Golden Globe Award “Gladiator”
- 3. Lucy Lawless Lucille Frances Ryan 29 March 1968 Actress and singer “Xena: warrior princess” Nominated to Golden Globe Award Emmy Award
- 4. Jamie Curry 26 July 1996 Youtube video maker “Jamie’s world” Famous among young people
- 5. Lorde Ella Marija Lani Yelich- O’connor 7 November 1996 Singer and composer 2 Grammy Awards Album “Royals”
- 6. Keith Urban Keith Lionel Urban 26 October 1967 Country music singer, songwriter and guitarist Many (Grammy) Awards
- 7. John Key John Phillip Key 9 August 1961 Politician and Prime minister of New-Zealand (19.11.08.)
- 8. Queen Elizabeth II Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor 21 April 1926 Queen of United Kingdoms and it’s colonial lands
- 9. Awards Golden Globe Award Emmy Award Grammy Award
- 10. Used Literature http://www.famousbirthdays.com/ birthplace/newzealand.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_o f_New_Zealanders www.wikipedia.org (Russel Crowe, Lucy Lawless, Lorde, Keith Urban, John Key, Queen Elizabeth II)
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