winter, the takahe change their living location to forested valleys, where they can find the rhizome of the fern. On the other hand, on islands, the food that the takahe feed on is a mixture of native and different types of introduced grasses (Crouchley, 1994, p. 6). The most important reason the birds need protecting is because they are endemic to New Zealand. Since the Maori and European colonization started, the bird population has suffered a sharp decline over time. During the Maori colonization
The country of New Zealand is made up of two main islands and a number of smaller islands. The two main islands are divided by the Cook Strait, which it has to its narrowest point 22 kilometres wide from it.Besides the islands from the North and the South, it has five of them that are the largest inhabited islands are Chatham Islands,Stewart Island,etc…. The country of New Zealand is located in the Oceania continent. Its absolute locations is 41.4395° S in latitude, and 172.1936° E in longitude
NEW ZEALAND The country that I am doing for my report is New Zealand. New Zealand is made up of two Islands. The north and the south islands. It is located in the south pacific by Australia. The first people to settle New Zealand came over from east Polynesia by canoe during the 10th century. These people were called the Maori. According to a Maori legend, a man may have arrived in New Zealand during about 950 ad, but this can not be proven. The Maori people lived on the Island on native fruits
The Geography of New Zealand The well-known country of New Zealand is a small, resourceful nation located 1,000 miles off Australia's south east coast. New Zealand has an impressive economy that continues to grow, a physical landscape that attracts people from around the globe, and although small, New Zealand is a respected nation for its advanced civilization and stable government. The geography of this prestigious nation can be described through five principal categories, the physical
Many of New Zealand’s cultural and social structures closely resemble that of the United States. The cultural commonalities would allow U.S. Soldiers to have a relatively seamless submergence into New Zealand should American military operations ever need to be conducted in this part of the world. The many similarities between the U.S. and New Zealand would provide military commanders the benefit of leading troops in an area where the Soldiers are not completely shocked or overwhelmed with major
Polynesians in New Zealand, were from the South Pacific and were the first to discover the subcontinent of New Zealand. Polynesian explorers had settled into New Zealand by the thirteenth century, arriving during the year approximately 1280. Most of the Polynesian settlement occurred along the coast, which can now be recognised as the region of Otago. Overall, this essay will include information about Polynesian expansion across the Pacific, the arrival of first Polynesians into New Zealand, as well as
The history of New Zealand begins between 800 A.D. and 1300 A.D., when the Māori people arrived from Polynesia to the mountainous island they called “Aotearoa.” The people “lived in tribal groups” fairly peacefully (Wilson). However, life began to change for the Māori people when they first came into contact with a European in 1642, when Dutch explorer Abel Tasman “discovered” the island. In 1769, “[James] Cook successfully circumnavigated and mapped the country” (History). These explorations marked
In New Zealand, the immigrant population significantly consists of Pacific peoples, where there are a distinct group of 20 cultures and languages. Samoan Community is the highest among the population of New Zealand, then following are Cook Islanders, Tongans etc.…This paper will analyse the Tongan subgroup in particular, however other sub-groups will also be discussed. Pacific peoples were welcomed to New Zealand as workers during the 1950’s to the 1970’s. In the 1950’s, there was a post-war economic
abroad’ countries has mainly focused on security concerns in the way the instability might affect Australia itself. Australia’s principal interests in the Pacific had changed little since the first European settlement in the region. Firstly, the islands’ proximity and
Introduction The Bay of islands is one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand and has 144 islands. It can also claim to be the birth place of New Zealand. The Bay Island with its warm climate and water based activities is a popular destination for New Zealand holiday makers and international tourist. The bay has many interesting historic towns including Pahia, Russell, Waitangi and Kari Keri. There is a broad range of accommodation in the bay of island, as well as attractions and activities
a region that has more than thousands of islands all over the central pacific ocean. The Oceania is controlled by Australia. Oceania is divided into three different levels High Island, continental islands, and Low Island. The islands have different features the continental has many of the physical features, but the low and high islands barely have and physical geography. Samoa has nine islands, the biggest is Savaii the second largest is Upolu. The islands Savaii and Upolu don’t have active volcanoes
Introduction New Zealand is a large island about the size of Colorado that is situated southwest of Australia, in the south Pacific. The Island is considered to belong to the volcanic “ring of fire”, that circulates the Pacific Ocean. The Island has a varied myriad of geography ranging from flat, sheep strewn plains to impressive mountains (Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, New Zealand). Along with the geography, the climate also ranges from subtropical to temperate (Bureau of East Asian
Namaskaram and Ni sa bula vinaka. Sincere greeting to Miss Betty. I would like to welcome you on the journey of who first discovered, explored and settled the pacific island. The Pacific Ocean which is the largest ocean in the earth, covering 165.2 million square km. larger than all the lands combined. “over 1000 years ago, the islands of Polynesia were explored and settled by the navigators who used only the waves, the stars and the flights of birds for guidance” (Irwin, 1987). Hence, looking at the
Mapping James Cook was not the one to map out the Pacific Ocean, nor the first one to discover New Zealand and Australia. In fact, the map of the Pacific was finished for the most part by the 18th century. However, he was the first one to circumnavigate the southern continents, and complete the map of the Pacific by perfecting the map of the continent. The history of cartography in the Pacific dates back to B.C., where Romans made regional maps. Civilizations continued to create more comprehensive
was New Zealand. New Zealand, a series of islands found in Oceania, was found by many countries, but the British was the one who eventually colonized it, as they found that ruling it would be beneficial. With colonizing this area, there were some ups and downs with the British and the indigenous people. Therefore, looking back at history, it is noticeable that the British affected the natives negatively and positively, and has also left a trademark on the culture today that can be found in New Zealand
New Zealand’s Crime Against Humanity Imagine living on an island with no conflict, no violence, and no fighting. That would be the island of the Moriori people; Rehoku, just southeast of New Zealand. Now imagine a group of violent people invading the island. That would be the Ngati Mutunga and Ngati Tama tribes. Eventually, genocide occurs. The Moriori people are almost completely extinct, but the Ngati Mutunga and Ngati Tama carry on. The Moriori genocide was the clash of two groups on one island
New Zealand is a country enveloped in mystery and excitement. New Zealand is an island in southern Oceania. It is called NZ for short. The capital city is Wellington, and the vast majority of the people speak English. According to the CIA World Factbook, New Zealand has a population of about 4,365,113 citizens as of July 2013. There are many different prospects to the land, society, and economical systems of New Zealand. New Zealand has a rich history. It was first settled in 1200 A.D. by a group
Kakapo Conservation – Biology Issue Report The Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus), a flightless parrot native exclusively to New Zealand is currently listed on the International Union of Conservation of Nature’s Red List under ‘Critically Endangered’. This listing has really highlighted the problem of the declining population of the kakapo, and can only emphasise the fact that something needs to be done to save this struggling species. In this report I am going to investigate and discuss solutions to
The Maori of New Zealand The Maori people, the natives of New Zealand, have played a strong part in the development and success of the small island nation. Their ferocity and determination won the respect of the colonizing English, and to this day they are esteemed members of the society. They hold positions in their government and are in control of their own destinies. Their greetings and posture when having their picture taken for the outside world is a part of culture that I would like to discuss
Maori culture in present-day New Zealand. The objective of the paper is to illustrate the Maoris’ unique perception and spiritual connection with their natural environment. Brief Maori History The Maori, “Children of Heaven”, are the indigenous people of New Zealand. It has been thought that Polynesian navigator Kupe, discovered New Zealand in 950 AD, and named the island Aotearoa, “Land of the long white cloud”.1 The Maori migrated to New Zealand from the tropical islands of Polynesia in the Pacific