New Zealand

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New Zealand
New Zealand is a country found in the southern hemisphere. It is near Australia and multiple Polynesian islands. It is broken into three parts North, South and Stewart Island.

The Ethnicity ranges from Asian to the native Maori. The capital is in the lower North Island, Wellington.

The biodiversity is very rich. New Zealand still contains many of its native species. The most significant being the Kiwi, Tuatara and the extinct moa.

Culture
Before the 1700's Maori were the rulers of the land. They were split into tribes depending on the region they were in. The most significant tribes were Tainui (Waikato) and Nga Puhi (Waitangi).

The culture was very unique, Maori would perform traditional dances such has the haka. The haka is a war dance used to intimidate and scare the enemy. Many Maori had moko (face tattoo), koru and other tattoos.

Maori weapons included the taiaha, a shaft with engraved tiki and koru, and patu, a wooden club.

Tihei Maoriora

Modern Day
Nowadays New Zealand is rich in its farming life. The common attire changed to gum boots, black singlets and stubbies (shorts). Tramping and other outdoor activities became common.

New Zealand still recognises its rich maori history on which the country was formed.