New Zealand

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New Zealand
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New Zealand
• The country is located in the southwest Pacific
Ocean and includes two islands.
•Official languages: English, Māori, New Zealand Sign
Language
•The Capital: Wellington
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The coat of arms
• Until 1911, New Zealand used the British national
coat of arms. The country got its own one only in
1911.
• New Zealand's coat of arms represents the
country's bicultural history. There is a Māori leader
on one side of the central shield and a female
European figure on the other.
• The shield consists of several symbols that
represent New Zealand's agriculture, trade and
industry.
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Other symbols of New Zealand
Kiwi Bird
Silver Fern
Koru (“loop”)
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New Zealand before British colonization
• New Zealand was initially inhabited by the
indigenous Māori people, who arrived in the islands
around 1250-1300 AD from Polynesia. They
established a unique culture, with distinct language,
traditions, and social structures. The Māori relied on
hunting, fishing, and agriculture, primarily cultivating
kumara (sweet potatoes) and other native plants.
Tāwhiao - Second King of the Māori
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British colonization
• British settlement began in the early 19th
century, and the signing of the Treaty of
Waitangi in 1840 marked a key moment in
New Zealand's history. The treaty between the
British Crown and Māori chiefs aimed to
establish British sovereignty while
guaranteeing Māori land rights and cultural
protections. However, the treaty's
interpretation and implementation led to
disputes and conflicts between Māori and the
British.
The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, February 6th, 1840 by
Marcus King
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New Zealand after colonization
• The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw
significant European immigration to New
Zealand, leading to a rapid increase of
population. This period also witnessed the
establishment of New Zealand as a selfgoverning colony.
• The country became an independent
Dominion in 1907 and eventually declared
full sovereignty in 1947.
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Māori culture in the 20
century
• Māori culture experienced a revival in the
late 20th century, with efforts to protect and
promote the Māori language (Te Reo Māori)
and cultural traditions.
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The impact of the “Moana” cartoon
• The Māori language was gradually supplanted; in
the mid-20th century, almost the entire population
spoke only English.
• The New Zealand director Taika Waititi and his
sister translated the cartoon into Māori, after which it
was shown for free in 30 cinemas across the country.
• The Disney cartoon aroused the interest of young
people in their native language, and also attracted
the world's attention to the culture of this country.
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Sources
1. Karl Wixon The history of our national symbol: [
]. URL:
https://www.nzstory.govt.nz/about-us/news/the-history-of-our-national-symbol/
26.10.2023).
2. Keith Sinclair History of New Zealand: [
https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-New-Zealand
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3. Jeff Wallenfeldt
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]. URL:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Maori/Maori-culture-in-the-21st-century
26.10.2023).
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