1. What is the 'Treaty of Waitangi', when was it signed and how did it get its name?
The Treaty of Waitangi is an agreement between the Māori people and the New Zealand Government. The Treaty of Waitangi is a treaty first signed on February 6, 1840, by representatives of the British Crown, and various Māori chiefs from the northern North Island of New Zealand.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Waitangi
2. What is "weta" in New Zealand? Illustrate!
2. What is "weta" in New Zealand? Illustrate!
Weta is the name applied to about 70 insect species endemic to New Zealand.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weta
http://www.bearsinthecity.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/weta.jpg
http://www.bearsinthecity.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/weta.jpg
3.What is the name of the film, which was entirely shot in New Zealand and is highly acclaimed around the world? Add more information about the film and the fimstars!
The Lord of the Rings was a movie which was entirely shot in New Zealand. The Lord of the Rings is an epic high fantasy novel written by philologist and Oxford University professor J. R. R. Tolkien. Most popular actors in this movie are Viggo Mortenson , Orlando Bloom, Ian Mckellen, Sean Astin and Elijah Wood.
http://www.rateitall.com/t-1739-lord-of-the-rings-actors-and-actresses.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings
http://hubpages.com/hub/Fun-Facts-About-New-Zealand
http://hubpages.com/hub/Fun-Facts-About-New-Zealand
4. Describe the governmental system of New Zealand. Who is the head of the state in New Zealand? What are the official languages of the country?
Theyre system is based on the principle that power is distributed across three branches of government — Parliament, the Executive, and the Judiciary.
The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II
Offical languages of New Zealand are English and Maori.
http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/AboutParl/HowPWorks/OurSystem/1/8/e/00CLOOCHowPWorks111-Our-system-of-government.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_New_Zealand
http://www.tourism.net.nz/new-zealand/about-new-zealand/language.html
http://www.solarnavigator.net/images/Queen_Elizabeth.jpg
5.Describe the present national flag of New Zealand.When was it made official? How many stars are there on New Zealand's flag and how are they positioned?
5.Describe the present national flag of New Zealand.When was it made official? How many stars are there on New Zealand's flag and how are they positioned?
The flag of New Zealand is a defaced Blue Ensign with the Union Flag in the canton, and four red stars with white borders to the right. In use since 1869. There are 4 stars on the flag of New Zealand.
They are on the right side of the flag, 1 is in north , 1 is in east, 1 is in south and 1 is in west side of the flag.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_New_Zealand
6.How many people use the Internet in New Zealand (2008)?
6.How many people use the Internet in New Zealand (2008)?
78% of New Zealanders use the Internet.
There are 14 of them. Tongariro National Park which was the first national park in New Zealand and the fourth in the world.,Te Urewera National Park is famous for its lakes and forested beauty as well as its stormy history,Egmont National Park cover 33,534 hectares. There the volcano Taranaki rules supreme standing tall above the surrounding landscape,Whanganui National Park The Whanganui River winds its way from the mountains to the Tasman Sea through countless hills and valleys, Kahurangi National Park is one of New Zealand's newest and the second largest national park,Abel Tasman National Park is renowned for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs, and world-famous Abel Tasman Coast Track, Nelson Lakes National Park is situated in the north of New Zealand's South Island, Paparoa National Park hasLuxuriant coastal forest, limestone cliffs and canyons, caves and underground streams, Arthur's Pass National Park is in the heart of the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, Westland Tai Poutini National Park extends from the highest peaks of Kā Tiritiri o te Moana/Southern Alps to the remote beaches of the wild West Coast, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a harsh land of ice and rock, Mount Aspiring National Park,Fiordland National Parkis a wonderful mixture of remote wilderness, high mountains and beautiful river valleys, Rakiura National Park is the 14th of New Zealand's national parks, opened in 2002.
http://www.newzealand.com/travel/destinations/national-parks/te-urewera/te-urewera.cfm
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/national-parks/tongariro/
8.What are 'tuatara' and 'kiwi' in New Zealnd? Illustrate.
8.What are 'tuatara' and 'kiwi' in New Zealnd? Illustrate.
The tuatara is a reptile endemic to New Zealand which, though it resembles most lizards, is actually part of a distinct lineage, order Sphenodontia.
Kiwi are flightless birds endemic to New Zealand, in the genus Apteryx and family Apterygidae.
Brian O'Driscoll is one of the best rugby players in year 2009.
Richard Hadlee is one of the best cricket players of all time but he doesn't play anymore.
Casey Williams is one of the best netball players.
10. Give at least 5 most interesting facts about New Zealand with illustrations.
Today’s official name New Zealand derived from the province Nova Zeelandia in Netherlands.
The most northern point of New Zealand is Surville Cliffs.
A giant carrot statue at the entrance of Ohakune stands for its market gardening history.
The first map that put New Zealand definitely on the globe was drawn by Captain James Cook.
Sir Edmund Hillary – the first man to reach the peak of Mount Everest was a New Zealander (born in Auckland) and his face is on the New Zealand $5 bill.
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