Sunday, September 11, 2011

New Zealand WELCOME HAERE MAI

KIA ORA HAERE MAI Hello Welcome!


Culture in New Zealand

As a local I think I good thing would be to write about the culture in New Zealand.
If you don't already know, New Zealand has a mixture of European, Polynesian and Maori culture. Even our accent, is influenced by this cultural diversity. Our English is distinct although some may not be able to distinguish an Aussie from a New Zealander speaker.

Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are becoming New Zealand's cosmopolitan cities. You can find all cultures here from all corners of the globe.
Somewhat during the 1300s the first Maori settlers arrived in New Zealand from Polynesia. They split into tribes and inhabited different parts of New Zealand. The haka dance you may know from the Rugby is a war dance which was used during maori wars with Europeans. It is a dance with challenges the opponent.

English language and culture, western views inhabited New Zealand lands during 1840s and this is when religion and mainstream culture intervened with Maori culture.

Today New Zealand keeps its ties with England but there are slight differences since we gained independence and right to self govern.

Anyway I will add more about New Zealand culture next time.
Feel free to come back!