New Zealand
by Lucy Lockett on 31/07/06 at 2:41 am
New Zealand is made up of the North Island, South Island and Stewart Island. There is much diversity in this land between the inhabitants and the landscapes.
Aotearoa – The land of the Long White Cloud was the first name given to this small country that is nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea . It always seems to be under a long white cloud hence the first naming by the Maori who settled in this land around five hundred years ago. There were another people here before the Maori but their descendents are all that remain.
New Zealand is made up of the North Island , South Island and Stewart Island . There is much diversity in this land between the inhabitants and the landscapes. You could find a place that gratifies your senses, a little something for everyone. There are the snowy mountains in the south to the sub tropical beaches in the north.
It is diversity that has helped this nation grow. Being an Island , almost every item is imported but from the harshness of economic reality has come an ingenuity of a people. They shine in many areas of global consciousness because they have to. From the sporting achievements of the All Blacks (in Rugby), Black Caps (Cricket), Silver Ferns (Netball) and many other sporting arena’s to our Arts achievers in the film industry, Literary notables and Educational fields. The Environment Issues are of concern and our scientists have stepped up to the plate to leave their mark on the world too.
Being here is like being in a clean, green, playground. There are many things to do but with a laid back feel to it all. Much like the volcano activity, it all seems to be happening under the surface.
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Karla
Aug 10th, 2006
Pre Maori were the Mori Ori’s, most of whom were either invaded and conquered or eaten by the Maori’s. Last I heard there was still one pure blood Mori Ori and a handful of full blooded Maori.
With active volcanoes, geothermal activity, and frequent earthquakes, we have an interesting landscape to say the least!
As for almost every item being imported, that isn’t really correct.
We export our wood, sheep, cows, fish, dairy products, wool, lots of things.
The one thing our “isolation” does tend to do is make us creative people who come up with innovative ways of utilising what we have at hand to conquer problems.
The atom was first split here, Britten and many other ingenious garage men who attained world infamy, Bruce McLaren, Peter Jackson, Russell Crowe, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Sir Edmond Hillary… The list goes on… All this from a land 4 times that of Ireland with the same population.
Offend one of us, the country stands proud together.
No matter where in the world a kiwi goes, they are welcomed with open arms and adored from the start purely for being from NZ.
There is so much more about New Zealand than what is in this piece alone, so please do it more justice next time…
Haere ra…
Lucy Lockett
Sep 3rd, 2006
I agree but I wanted as many people as possible to read the article without getting overhwhelmed by too much information. There is so much more!
Meri Jeffrey
May 14th, 2007
Lucy, I was quite informed with your overview of NZ and welcome any other you share on your country. Thank you for this and all other content you have shared!
nobert soloria bermosa
Apr 6th, 2008
New Zealand…. a country where there are more cows/sheep than human beings…. nice article Lucy.
IcyCucky
Apr 13th, 2008
I like the way you describe it, sound so wonderful..
Dee Huff
Apr 13th, 2008
It’s a beautiful country, and we enjoyed a really nice visit there some years ago. We loved it.
Darlene McFafrlane
Apr 13th, 2008
Lucy, you did a wonderful job of explaining your country to us. I enjoyed your information very much, your descriptions were very well put.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Ruby Hawk
Apr 13th, 2008
It sounds like a very good place to live.
Liane Schmidt
Apr 14th, 2008
Very nice, beautifully written article Lucy.*
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
Gerlaine
Apr 14th, 2008
I enjoyed as well.
CHAN LEE PENG
Apr 14th, 2008
New Zealand is a beautiful country, I love it. Thanks for sharing!Take care!
Ezzah Sammak
Apr 16th, 2008
Altough New Zealand is so close to Australia, but I never knew it was that beautiful.
lil-boisgurl
Apr 16th, 2008
i live in america and if i was at New Zealand i would ask the people what do they eat and how they make it?
lil-boisgurl
Apr 16th, 2008
i would wonder what the eat and what makes it look’s so good!
Francie
Apr 20th, 2008
Great article, you paint a beautiful picture of New Zealand. As always Super job!
beauley, Lucien
Apr 20th, 2008
Wow! New Zealand…What an Island. You always put your highly descriptive points across. You do have snow on those mountains on the south island. Beautifully written as usual, Lucy. Literary notables…I wonder who that might be?
keyboardologist
Apr 22nd, 2008
I have the same opinion about Alaska. You can have anything you like. If you drive East, you have mountains. Ifyou drive North, you can see the mountains AND the ocean. I was born and raised in Florida, but Alaska was amazing to me. Although it was quite cold in te winter. I don’t know if I will ever have the chance to see New Zealand in my lifetime, but it sounds interesting. It’s different when you actually have been there.
allinone
Oct 20th, 2010
Nice article here is some useful information aboutNew Zealand