AotearoaThe New Zealand FlagNew Zealands flag is almost the same as the Australia flag. What is different?The Maori FlagWho are the Maori?Simple FactsNAMES : New Zealand or AotearoaAotearoaCAPITAL: WellingtonTOTAL AREA: 270,534 sq.kmPOPULATION: 4.14 million peopleHEAD OF STATE: Queen Elizabeth II represented by Governor-GeneralFORM OF GOVERNMENT: Constitutional MonarchyMAIN ISLANDS: North Island, South IslandTOTAL NUMBER OF ISLANDS: 33CLIMATE: Mild, not too hot and not too cold!NATURAL RESOURCES: Agriculture and HorticultureMONEY: basic unit New Zealand dollarNative People : The MaoriTWO NATIONAL ANTHEMS! New ZealandA Brief HistoryThe first people to settle New Zealand were theMaori people, about 1000 years ago. They came from three different continents! It wasonly about 500 years later that a European named Abel Janszoon Tasman, in 1642, first“discovered” it. He didnt discover muchbecause the Maori people attacked his boatsbefore they landed, killing several of his crew.It wasnt until 1769 that Captain James Cook“rediscovered” it and began trading with Maori.Within A Few YearsShips from Europe began trading regularly with the Maori.40% of the Maori people died due to theguns and diseases Europeans brought.Settlers from Europe began taking landfrom the Maori people.In 1840, Great Britain signed the Treaty of Waitangi with the Maori leaders. This treaty gave New Zealand to the British.4,296,7564,296,75640,000,00040,000,000Buller GorgeBuller GorgeMatamata Population 389700 Island North Known For “The Coolest Capital”Government CruisesRich CleanWellington (capital city)Population 1,354,900 Great educational opportunities, the most jobs in New Zealand, and sailing!AucklandRotoruaRotorua LakesFjords 峡湾峡湾 Mt Aoraki / Mt CookMt Ruapehu - VolcanoMt Ruapehu - Volcano Lord of the Rings was filmed here because of the beautiful lands!The New Zealanders KiwisThe majority of people in New Zealand are white people with British origins. Just like their Australian brothers, most of thepeople in New Zealand have customsVery similar to the British. The main difference between the Australians andthe Kiwis are that the Kiwis are slightlymore formal. They share the same dimensions of culture with Australians.The name moriThe name moriis said to mean natural or ordinary. When asked by the Pakeha (first white visitors) who they were, the answer was mori. However, mori of-ten identify themselves according to their tribe, ancestral or regional affilia-tions. For example, being Ngapuhi identifies you as coming from the upper reg-ions of the North Island.Maori FactsTheir official language is Maori.They arrived in New Zealand 1000 years ago. Many believe they came from Russia, America, and the Asian Pacific islands.Maori people love to dance and sing! In fact, singing and dancing still remains part of their greetings.Maori touch noses to say hello.A majority of Maori people have tattoos!Maori TattooMaori people traditionally have tattoo artwork on their bodies to tell their family story. On one side of their body, they will have their mothers family and on the other they will have their fathers. Women should not have a tattoo below her waist!Maori languageMaori languageKia oraKia ora HelloTn ttou katoaTn ttou katoa Hello ( many people)E noho rE noho r GoodbyeHaere rHaere r Goodbye Ka kite anoKa kite ano See you laterKa kite Ka kite See you CricketCricketNetballRugby