New Zealand

Cultural and societal features

 Introduction
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ECONOMICAL ASPECTS
● New Zealand is the 53rd-largest national economy in the world measured by
nominal gross domestic product (GDP)
● Also is the 68th-largest in the world measured by purchasing power parity
(PPP)
● The most dependence of its economy is the international trade, mainly with
Australia, European Union, United States, China, South Korea, Japan and
Canada
● The currency is the New Zealand dollar, informally known as “kiwi dollar”: it
also circulates in five Pacific Island territories
SOCIAL ASPECTS
● Interest in social indicators and social reporting developed in New Zealand
during the 1970s
● Following this, the use of social indicators became less prominent in
research and policy until a renewal of interest occurred in the late 1990s
● The outcome of this renewed interest has been the launch of a raft of social
indicator and social reporting initiatives
● Of primary interest among the recent projects are the Big Cities "Quality of
Life" (BCQOL)2 project, developed by a consortium of big cities in New
Zealand; the Ministry of Social Development's Social Report; and The
University of Auckland's Family Whanau and Wellbeing Project (FWWP)
POLITICAL ASPECTS
● The politics function within a framework of a unitary parliamentary
representative democracy
● New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy in which the monarch is the
sovereign and head of State
● “The Queen reigns, but the government rules”
● The Prime Minister is the highest government minister, chair of the Cabinet
and the head of government
● The country has a multi-party system. However, there are two dominant
political parties: The New Zealand Labour Party and The New Zealand
National Party
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COTTERELL, Gerard and CROTHERS, Charles. Social indicators and social
reporting in New Zealand, and the potential contribution of the Family Whānau
and Wellbeing Project. Available at:
https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/jou
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HARRIS, Max. The New Zealand Project, the response and the politics of our
time. Available at:
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 History
of New Zealand
THE ARRIVAL OF THE MAORI
● The first people to get there were the Maori
● They came in canoes from an island called Hawaiki
● They were hunters and fishermen
THE EUROPEANS
● The first european to get there was a dutch explorer
● Mission sent by the Dutch Crown to search for precious
minerals
● He found land in 1662 but never stepped on it
THE TREATY OF WAITANGI
● In 1840 there was 125.00 Maoris and 2.000 colonizers in
New Zealand
● Maoris seek help from King William IV of Great Britain to
guarantee their land
● The Treaty was signed in 1840 and it made New Zealand a
British Colony
THE TREATY OF WAITANGI
● The three articles in the Treaty were:
○ The King or Queen would have the right to rule New
Zealand
○ The maori would have their land guaranteed and
could only sell them to the Crown
○ The maoris would have the same right as a British
Citizen
THE 20TH AND 21ST CENTURY
● British influence over the administration, education and
culture
● Growing relantionship between New Zealand and United
States after the Second World War
● The consolidation of its own identity
 Government and
politics
in New Zealand
 New Zealand’s
government
● Constitutional monarchy
with a parliamentary
democracy
● Parliament → legislative
power → supremacy (Bill of
Rights 1689)
 ● General elections are held
Elections every three years
○ Next election: 23 September 2017
● Multi-party system
● People vote in general
parliament election by
ballot papers
● Local elections are by mail
Parties and other political specificities
● The two major parties are
the New Zealand National
Party (National) and New
Zealand Labour Party
(Labour)
● There is a maori
party, an environment
focused party,
even an internet party!
● National: conservative and
liberal
● Labour: social democracy
● Bill English (current
prime-minister) is a leader
from the National party.
Social movements Aotearoa → maori name for New
in New Zealand Zealand → respect for their
ancestors and for the native land
maintenance

Environmental issues

Feminist movements

Immigrant movements

Peace movements
● New Zealand was the first
colony which all women had the
right to vote (1893)
● After two decades of campaign
● Movement led by Kate Sheppard

Women’s suffrage in
New Zealand
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CINEMA AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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ANCIENT CULTURE AND FOLKLORE
● The term was forged in 1846 by Englishman writer William Thoms

● folk + lore

● Not simply a noun but also a verb

● Also not a term to describe something circumscribed as being

chronologically old or obsolete

● Mainly established as to be of Maori birth

THE MAORI
● Estimated time of establishment between
the years of 1250-1300 CE

● Indigenous to Polynesia

● Possess own language and rich mythology

● In early eras were tribal

● Mainly of horticulture activity and later

developed a warrior culture
MAORI MYTHOLOGY

Te Ponui Te Poroa

moon sun

Ranginui Papauanuku

Tawhiri Tumataveng Tane Rongo Tangaroa

a Mahuta

Hine-haoune

Hine-titama Hinenui-te-Po
THE GOD MAUI
● Restrains the sun

He is the son of Taranga. However he was born

weak and frail and so his mother wrapped him
in a knot of her hair and threw him into the sea. ● Hauls up the North Island

Rangi intervened and cared for Maui, who later ● Discovers the secret of fire
returns home grown and very strong,
displaying magica abilities.
● Seeks immortality
TA MOKO
● Maori tribal markings

● Make with the use of knives and chisels

"The marks in general are spirals drawn with great nicety and even
elegance. One side corresponds with the other. The marks on the body
resemble foliage in old chased ornaments, convolutions of filigree
work, but in these they have such a luxury of forms that of a hundred
which at first appeared exactly the same no two were formed alike on
close examination."

Captain James Cook, 18th Century

KAPA HAKA
Kapa haka is a means for Maori people to
express and showcase their heritage and
cultural Polynesian identity through song
and dance as well as an ancient war rite.

haka → posture dance

poi → dance + song + poi

waiata-a-ringa → action songs

waiata koroua → chants

 Raw fish

MAORI CUISINE
Like many seafoods raw fish is a favourite for Maori who dried and
marinated many types of seafood in traditional times. Modern
recipes usually involve both European and Pasifika flavours, such
as coconut milk, lemon juice and spring onions.
Mainly of polynesian origin thought adapted to the colder
weather of New Zealand. It is called 'kai'.
Ingredients
300g–400g (4–5 medium fillets) of tamure (snapper), tarakihi or
hoki fillets
1 can coconut cream
Common ingredients: 2 tomatoes
1 spring onion
● kumara 1 tablespoon salt
● fern root 4 medium size lemons
● taro
Preparation
● birds and fish
Cut fish into bite size pieces and place in a shallow dish
Add the juice of 4 lemons and marinate on bench for 1 hour or in
fridge for 2 hours. The acid in the lemon juice effectively cooks the
fish.
Commonly cooked in hangi or boiled/steamed in geothermal Add enough coconut cream to cover fish.
areas Add diced tomatoes and thinly sliced spring onion and 1
tablespoon of salt.
Later it was merged with english cuisine due to cultural Mix gently.
influence but also due to the over-harvesting of fish and the Place in fridge for 20–30 minutes to cool before serving.
arrival of exotic predators.
MAORI ARCHITECTURE
● Semi-permanent homes

● Wood frames covered in reeds or leaves

● Small, with low doors, earth insulation and an

indoors fire

● 15th Century -> wharepuni: room for several

families, front porch

● 19th Century → carved meeting houses called

whare whakairo
MAORI FUN!

Customs & communication
● ‘friendly but reserved’ and ‘open but respectful’
● Sharing food is a traditional Kiwi way of bringing
people together in a relaxing atmosphere.
● New Zealanders have a relaxed attitude to
invitations. Sometimes people will say they are
coming to a party and not turn up. Don’t take it
personally.
● We have a drinking culture, but it is fine to have
a non alcoholic drink when you are socialising.
● Smoking is increasingly rare in New Zealand and
prohibited in public buildings, including bars
and restaurants.
● Topics to avoid include how much people earn,
why they don’t have any children or aren’t
married, their weight - anything personal.
● We come from a land of wide open spaces so we
don’t like having people stand too close. We walk
on the left of the footpath and we smile at each
other a lot.
● For example, you’re often expected to take your
shoes off indoors and it’s important not to sit on
tables or pillows. Māori people will often say a
prayer (karakia) to bless food before eating it,
and they may greet you with a kiss on the cheek.
● We may say “not sure” or “not really”. We may
even say “yeah nah” which means “probably
not”. “Yeah right”, especially when it’s said in a
sarcastic way, means “definitely not”!
● Kiwis speak very quickly and use a lot of slang.
Even if English is your native language, this can
be confusing. Don’t be afraid to ask people to
slow down or repeat what they said.
QUICK GUIDE TO POPULAR CULTURE
● New zealanders care a lot about what they ● drunk=pissed
look like and fashion is a bit of a big deal. ● raining hard=pissing down
● eating dinner=having tea
● They eat a lot of lamb (you can even find it ● elevator=lift
at Subway) but don't use ketchup (instead ● trash can=rubbish bin
they use tomato sauce which is sweeter) ● grilled cheese=cheese toastie
● French fries=chips
● TV is not as censored as in other ● cookies=biscuits
countries, prime time public television ● candy and sweets=lollies
may even feature nudity and curses. ● thanks=cheers
● flip-flops=jandals
● Soap operas are a big deal as well. ● soccer=footie
● football=gridiron
● band-aids=plasters
Pop Culture
➔ Hobbiton, Matamata New Zealand
◆ The Hobbiton village was built on the farm of Alexander family in Matata;
◆ 44 Hobbiton’ houses have different size, color and decoration;
◆ Of the entire village, 95% is natural, including trees and flowers;
◆ It's not allowed to enter in most of houses,, however, the decoration seen from
the outside windows makes up the interior of the Hobbit holes;
◆ After recording the film Lord of the Rings, the village was abandoned and
partially destroyed. But with the interest of tourists, Hobbiton has been
completely rebuilt
➔ Wellington

◆ Mount Victoria: the

central forest areas used
to retract Hobbiton
Woods.
◆ Hutt River: between
Moonshine and Totara
Park - represented
Anduin River.
◆ Hartcourt Park: Isengard
Gardens.
◆ Kaitoke Regional Park:
Rivendell
➔ Canterbury

◆ Mount Sunday -
Ashburton District.
Was Eboras,
principal city of
Rohan
➔ Pelennor Fields

◆ Next to Twizel in the

Mackenzie Country,
Peter Jackson filmed
the epic battle of the
Pelennor Fields,
where thousands of
orcs created by
Sauron came into
conflict with the
men of Gondor and
Rohan.
Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor
● Born 7 november 1996. ● In 2013, she was named among Time's
● Born in Takapuna and raised in most influential teenagers in the world,
Devonport, Auckland, she became and in the following year, she was part of
interested in performing as a child. Forbes's "30 Under 30" list.
● It became an international crossover hit
and made Lorde the youngest solo artist
(and the only New Zealander) to achieve a
US number-one single on the Billboard
Hot 100 since 1987.
● The record topped the national charts in
New Zealand and Australia and reached
number three on the US Billboard 200.
Music - Statistics
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