E. NZ (quiz)

• The indigenous people of New Zealand who arrived from Polynesia over 1000 years ago in several canoe voyages are the Māori
• New Zealand profits most from export products such as dairy and meat (no longer wool)
• Four branches New Zealand's economy is based on are tourism, agriculture, services, and industry, which have led to the country's wealth
• New Zealand and Australia are best friends despite Australia no longer being a province since 1840 but an independent state
• Similarity: Both countries have a colonial past and a passion for rugby
• Difference: New Zealand was never a penal colony, while Australia has a mixed population
• The iconic film trilogy largely filmed in New Zealand, showcasing its stunning landscapes, is the Lord of the Rings
• The capital city of New Zealand is Wellington, and the biggest city is Auckland
• The indigenous language officially recognized alongside English in New Zealand is Te Reo Māori, which was an important measure to prevent it from dying out and has now become mainstream
• The political office representing the monarch in New Zealand is the Governor General, and the head of government is the Prime Minister (since Nov 23 Christopher Luxon)
• Many New Zealanders have Asian backgrounds because the Asia-Pacific region became the main trading partner after Great Britain turned to the EU (which might change due to Brexit)
• The haka is a ceremonial/war dance performed at occasions such as rugby games, funerals, weddings, or in general as a celebration of life
• The national symbol of New Zealand is the Kiwi, a flightless bird often found on coats of arms, and the name also refers to the inhabitants
• The unique wildlife in New Zealand is due to its isolated position and the absence of predators for a long time
• To avoid cultural appropriation when getting a tattoo as a souvenir, tourists must consider that the ta moko is sacred and only for natives, while non-indigenous people may get a kiri tuhi, a tattoo done in Maori style with needles and ink
• The expression Aotearoa refers to New Zealand in Maori and translates to "Land of the long white cloud"
• New Zealand's national sport closely associated with the All Blacks is rugby, which is not named because of skin color but due to the black jersey