New zealand nateandrews

1. New Zealand By Nate Andrews

2. Language Official Languages English and Maori are the official languages of New Zealand. Maori became an official language in 1987. In April 2006, New Zealand became the first country to declare sign language as an official language, alongside Maori and English. New Zealand Sign Language, or NZSL, is the main language of the deaf community in New Zealand.

3. religon New Zealand is home to a range of religious groups, including Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Sikhs and Jews, as well as Christians. Since the late 20th century New Zealanders’ religious affiliations have become increasingly diverse, as a wider range of immigrants have settled in the country.

4. Daily life The Maori culture has seen a renaissance in wood carving and weaving and in the construction of carved and decorated meeting houses Maori songs and dances have become increasingly popular, especially among the young

5. culture New Zealand has a very unique and dynamic culture. The culture of its indigenous Maori people affects the language, the arts, and even the accents of all New Zealanders. Their place in the South Pacific, and their love of the outdoors, sport, and the arts make New Zealanders and their culture unique in the world

6. history The history of New Zealand dates back at least 700 years to when it was discovered and settled by Polynesians , who developed a distinc the first of his three voyages, was the first European explorer to circumnavigate and map New Zealand's Mario culture centered on kinship links and land. The first European explorer to sight New Zealand was able Tasman on 13 December 1642.Captain James cook who reached New Zealand in October 1769 on of his three voyages, was the first European explorer to circumnavigate and map New Zealand .

7. economy New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy and one of the Asia–Pacific region’s most prosperous countries. After 10 years of Labor Party–dominated governments, the center-right National Party, led by Prime Minister John Key, returned to power in November 2008 and was re-elected in November 2011. Far-reaching economic liberalization in the 1980s and 1990s largely deregulated the economy, which is powered mainly by agriculture but also benefits from a flourishing manufacturing sector, thriving tourism, and a strong renewable geothermal energy resource base. The global economic recession caused a sizable financial contraction during which the unemployment rate increased and the New Zealand dollar weakened against foreign currencies.

8. Social groups People who live in New Zealand enjoy many social groups like soccer, bike riding, and wood carving.

9. Art In new zealand the most famous form of art is wood carving. In some respects, carving is the written record of a people who, until the nineteenth century, knew nothing of writing. Carvings preserve much of the history and culture of Māori .

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