New Zealand - Geography, Economy and Culture
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Date: 2024-01-04
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-user-bi8wp6wy3l
As Aussies my wife and I have been on 4 roadtrips around both the north and south islands - in terms of natural beauty NZ has to be one of the most scenic countries on the planet. The people are friendly and welcoming although they do like to have a dig at us Aussies just as we do with them but its usually only good natured fun. There seems to be a substantial difference between the North and South islands with the south having abundant lakes, rivers, snow capped mountains, verdant agricultural lands and forrests, the north is also beautiful but is more volcanic in nature and the Maori culture is a far more evident. There are currently 670, 000 kiwis living in Australia and to tell you the truth I much prefer them to people arriving from any other part of the world as they fit into the way of life here so seemlessly. Our 2 countries share a lot in common so its a pretty easy for Aus or NZ citizens to jump the ditch in either direction.
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As Aussies my wife and I have been on 4 roadtrips around both the north and south islands - in terms of natural beauty NZ has to be one of the most scenic countries on the planet. The people are friendly and welcoming although they do like to have a dig at us Aussies just as we do with them but its usually only good natured fun. There seems to be a substantial difference between the North and South islands with the south having abundant lakes, rivers, snow capped mountains, verdant agricultural lands and forrests, the north is also beautiful but is more volcanic in nature and the Maori culture is a far more evident. There are currently 670, 000 kiwis living in Australia and to tell you the truth I much prefer them to people arriving from any other part of the world as they fit into the way of life here so seemlessly. Our 2 countries share a lot in common so its a pretty easy for Aus or NZ citizens to jump the ditch in either direction.
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-sidneylewis9964
Deforestation on a huge scale began as more and more colonials arrived to settle in NZ. They needed timber to build homes, timber to build business buildings and factories.
They cut down the trees to clear the land to farm and grow food for their livestock and food for their families.
Commercially, they cut down and milled the timber and shipped tons and tons of native logs to England [ eg, used the Kauri, for masts and spars for sailing ships, for building bridges, wharves, mine - props, rail sleepers and for the exterior and interior of houses as well. also Totara and Kahikatea ].
Maori had used the native trees to build waka, tools and weapons, marae and pa.
Maori left most of the native flora, trees and ferns intact, and the idea of Maori deforestation is over the top and incorrect.
Ngamihi.
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Deforestation on a huge scale began as more and more colonials arrived to settle in NZ. They needed timber to build homes, timber to build business buildings and factories.
They cut down the trees to clear the land to farm and grow food for their livestock and food for their families.
Commercially, they cut down and milled the timber and shipped tons and tons of native logs to England [ eg, used the Kauri, for masts and spars for sailing ships, for building bridges, wharves, mine - props, rail sleepers and for the exterior and interior of houses as well. also Totara and Kahikatea ].
Maori had used the native trees to build waka, tools and weapons, marae and pa.
Maori left most of the native flora, trees and ferns intact, and the idea of Maori deforestation is over the top and incorrect.
Ngamihi.
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-aanchaallllllll
2: 09: - New Zealand is a remote and beautiful country formed by the fusion of two cultures. -
5: 24: ! New Zealand is a country consisting of two main islands, with the South Island being larger and more mountainous. -
9: 38: - The weather in New Zealand is notoriously changeable, with dramatic changes happening up to four times a day due to the surrounding oceanic waters. -
13: 02: - New Zealand is a secular country with a diverse population and a parliamentary system of government. -
16: 39: New Zealand's economy is driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism, with the latter being the main source of foreign currency. -
Recap by Tammy AI
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2: 09: - New Zealand is a remote and beautiful country formed by the fusion of two cultures. -
5: 24: ! New Zealand is a country consisting of two main islands, with the South Island being larger and more mountainous. -
9: 38: - The weather in New Zealand is notoriously changeable, with dramatic changes happening up to four times a day due to the surrounding oceanic waters. -
13: 02: - New Zealand is a secular country with a diverse population and a parliamentary system of government. -
16: 39: New Zealand's economy is driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism, with the latter being the main source of foreign currency. -
Recap by Tammy AI
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-uggali
One thing that makes me sick to my stomach about my country is we ally with our colonisers over our cousins. For example we-re not and never have been opposed to USA-s annexation of the kingdom of Hawaii, USA-s occupation and nuclear weapons and radiation tests on Marshall Islands and its people, Chilean annexation of Rapanui, and France-s nuclear tests in their colonies. But mind you the British side cant even meet their commitments in the treaty they wrote which is literally all they have to stand on while they-re here.
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One thing that makes me sick to my stomach about my country is we ally with our colonisers over our cousins. For example we-re not and never have been opposed to USA-s annexation of the kingdom of Hawaii, USA-s occupation and nuclear weapons and radiation tests on Marshall Islands and its people, Chilean annexation of Rapanui, and France-s nuclear tests in their colonies. But mind you the British side cant even meet their commitments in the treaty they wrote which is literally all they have to stand on while they-re here.
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-flamencoprof
05: 10 Thank you so much for making the distinction between naming two islands as -North- and -South- (wrong, and the local use of the article. I believe we like to think of our islands as a unitary country, and we like to speak of -the North island- and -the South island- as directional, geographic terms, rather than formal landmass names.
No thanks for your then continuing to refer to the islands as -North Island- and -South Island--, instead of -the North island- and -the South island-.
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05: 10 Thank you so much for making the distinction between naming two islands as -North- and -South- (wrong, and the local use of the article. I believe we like to think of our islands as a unitary country, and we like to speak of -the North island- and -the South island- as directional, geographic terms, rather than formal landmass names.
No thanks for your then continuing to refer to the islands as -North Island- and -South Island--, instead of -the North island- and -the South island-.
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fun-facts
Interesting to watch an outsiders perspective but how on earth could you have missed our peace loving Moriori people who arrived before Maori and who were almost wiped out by Maori warriors after European settled in NZ. This was after Maori had previously driven Moriori out of the two main islands to the Chatham Islands. They were our first people. Thanking you.
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Interesting to watch an outsiders perspective but how on earth could you have missed our peace loving Moriori people who arrived before Maori and who were almost wiped out by Maori warriors after European settled in NZ. This was after Maori had previously driven Moriori out of the two main islands to the Chatham Islands. They were our first people. Thanking you.
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-martinbynion1589
Just a correction: the name of the South Island is Te WAI Pounamu, not -Wei-. Also, -Mount Cook- is increasingly referred to by it's Maori name of Aoraki (Cloud Piercer. Likewise, the iconic Mount Egmont, with its similarity to Mt Fujiyama, is routinely referred to nowadays as -Mount Taranaki-,
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Just a correction: the name of the South Island is Te WAI Pounamu, not -Wei-. Also, -Mount Cook- is increasingly referred to by it's Maori name of Aoraki (Cloud Piercer. Likewise, the iconic Mount Egmont, with its similarity to Mt Fujiyama, is routinely referred to nowadays as -Mount Taranaki-,
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-felixgrange4413
As a recent immigrant to NZ from USA, this country has been amazing to live in. The melting pot of cultures and diversity of people is awesome. The landscapes of the Southern Alps is absolutely stunning. No other place have I lived has been like this. Truly the highlight to my teenage years.
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As a recent immigrant to NZ from USA, this country has been amazing to live in. The melting pot of cultures and diversity of people is awesome. The landscapes of the Southern Alps is absolutely stunning. No other place have I lived has been like this. Truly the highlight to my teenage years.
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-suegordon6805
I can-t wait to visit. In February 2023, Hubby and I will be flying to Australia from the States and will also be visiting New Zealand and Tasmania. We are excited to be cruising the area and exploring all the wonderful sites, cities and natural areas plus the best part, meeting the people.
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I can-t wait to visit. In February 2023, Hubby and I will be flying to Australia from the States and will also be visiting New Zealand and Tasmania. We are excited to be cruising the area and exploring all the wonderful sites, cities and natural areas plus the best part, meeting the people.
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-Geodiode
Are you a -Kiwi-? Tell us about life in NZ today. Or if you've visited, share your favourite part of the journey you made. -
Be nice! And please read the policy on criticism in the video description before leaving any critical comments. All comments are moderated.
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Are you a -Kiwi-? Tell us about life in NZ today. Or if you've visited, share your favourite part of the journey you made. -
Be nice! And please read the policy on criticism in the video description before leaving any critical comments. All comments are moderated.
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-tommiller6666
I truly enjoyed this informative video and thank you for it! The only constructive feedback I can offer is to include Burt Monroe as a notable Kiwi and the filming of -The Worlds Fastest Indian- as it is one of my all time favorite movie and stories: ! Cheers!
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I truly enjoyed this informative video and thank you for it! The only constructive feedback I can offer is to include Burt Monroe as a notable Kiwi and the filming of -The Worlds Fastest Indian- as it is one of my all time favorite movie and stories: ! Cheers!
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-ERG173
New Zealanders are everywhere in the world. makes you wonder what would happen if they all returned home. I am a Kiwi, though I also hold British and Australian citizenship, I have lived and worked in 7 different countries. New Zealand is the best, in my opinion.
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New Zealanders are everywhere in the world. makes you wonder what would happen if they all returned home. I am a Kiwi, though I also hold British and Australian citizenship, I have lived and worked in 7 different countries. New Zealand is the best, in my opinion.
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-shindigsailing1
Excellent video. I watched part one as well.
I think you should include some more information about yachting. As a small nation the Kiwis are dominant sailors on the world stage. Sir Peter Blake nor the America's cup accomplishments are not mentioned.
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Excellent video. I watched part one as well.
I think you should include some more information about yachting. As a small nation the Kiwis are dominant sailors on the world stage. Sir Peter Blake nor the America's cup accomplishments are not mentioned.
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-robertbaird4822
Yep Maori, no full blooded Maori left, only 8 per cent of today's population, trying to take over the country, well they've got a fight on there hands, they are trying to divide the country into them and us, idiot people
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Yep Maori, no full blooded Maori left, only 8 per cent of today's population, trying to take over the country, well they've got a fight on there hands, they are trying to divide the country into them and us, idiot people
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-condaddypop3898
Great videos. Maybe missed out Tokelau to encompass the 'Realm' and Antarctica (Ross Dependency) is a nice shout out. Using 2020 trade data for a video 3 years later, NZ is now by now means a net exporter.
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Great videos. Maybe missed out Tokelau to encompass the 'Realm' and Antarctica (Ross Dependency) is a nice shout out. Using 2020 trade data for a video 3 years later, NZ is now by now means a net exporter.
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-xellent
I would say that, especially post WW2, the US has had a massive cultural impact on NZ. Our entire countries lifestyle and the way we have built our cities was heavily influenced by American culture at the time.
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I would say that, especially post WW2, the US has had a massive cultural impact on NZ. Our entire countries lifestyle and the way we have built our cities was heavily influenced by American culture at the time.
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-11NEWSTART
My family moved away to Australia when i was nine. I have many fond memories of beautiful landscapes, beaches, sailing in the bays, boating on the rivers, the busy farms. Ill always be proud of New Zealand
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My family moved away to Australia when i was nine. I have many fond memories of beautiful landscapes, beaches, sailing in the bays, boating on the rivers, the busy farms. Ill always be proud of New Zealand
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-hawkbartril3016
Just work on your pronunciation. There's a key to it. But accentuate the start of each word. Nga, is just said as 'na' That should help a little, I'm pretty sure that I got it right.
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Just work on your pronunciation. There's a key to it. But accentuate the start of each word. Nga, is just said as 'na' That should help a little, I'm pretty sure that I got it right.
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-beverleymason8011
Enjoyed your video. Have recently been reading the works of Ngaio Marsh and missed your mentioning her -. Realize her works are not recent but was she not influencial?
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Enjoyed your video. Have recently been reading the works of Ngaio Marsh and missed your mentioning her -. Realize her works are not recent but was she not influencial?
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-patgentry7268
Watched both parts, and have to thank you for such a good description of a country we don't hear about every day. Beautiful photography chosen, and excellent commentary.
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Watched both parts, and have to thank you for such a good description of a country we don't hear about every day. Beautiful photography chosen, and excellent commentary.
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-berniefynn6623
Third world migrants must integrate, NOT impose their background on us, now we have an asiaN BLOC IN pARLIAMENT, THIS IS RACIST AND AREN'T THEY SUPPOSED TO BE nzERS.
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Third world migrants must integrate, NOT impose their background on us, now we have an asiaN BLOC IN pARLIAMENT, THIS IS RACIST AND AREN'T THEY SUPPOSED TO BE nzERS.
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-uggali
9: 12 in the north island you find forest and scrub with many rainforest in central or rather te puku o te ika and up north stand the famous kauri and pohutukawa forests
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9: 12 in the north island you find forest and scrub with many rainforest in central or rather te puku o te ika and up north stand the famous kauri and pohutukawa forests
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-rafanadir6958
I think New Zealand has had a programme for eradication of mammals for decades now. Haven't those programmes helped to control the invasive species' population?
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I think New Zealand has had a programme for eradication of mammals for decades now. Haven't those programmes helped to control the invasive species' population?
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-berniefynn6623
NZ is BI cultural, NOT MULTICULTURAL, those wqho come here must leave their third world culture in house, racist to impose on us. SPEAK ENGLISH TO COME HERE,
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NZ is BI cultural, NOT MULTICULTURAL, those wqho come here must leave their third world culture in house, racist to impose on us. SPEAK ENGLISH TO COME HERE,
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-20meelee
Just a couple more outstanding N. Z. ers Munro ( Plastic Surgery ) Peter Snell, Murray Halberg (Athletics) Charles Upham (Two Victoria Cross )
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Just a couple more outstanding N. Z. ers Munro ( Plastic Surgery ) Peter Snell, Murray Halberg (Athletics) Charles Upham (Two Victoria Cross )
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-johnjamesmoses
Excellent video. Thanks for explaining the symbolism of our coat of arms, I am a 73 year old Kiwi and had never given it much thought
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Excellent video. Thanks for explaining the symbolism of our coat of arms, I am a 73 year old Kiwi and had never given it much thought
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-gazzaolva1677
A great video Mr Ranson. Well done! As a well traveled Kiwi there aren-t too many other places I-d like to live. Maybe the Bahamas.
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A great video Mr Ranson. Well done! As a well traveled Kiwi there aren-t too many other places I-d like to live. Maybe the Bahamas.
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-alanwallis1052
Love it thank you so much for stating our independence for such a small one Thank you again Aotearoa land of the long white cloud
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Love it thank you so much for stating our independence for such a small one Thank you again Aotearoa land of the long white cloud
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-UnkleSi
Wonderfully done. As a kiwi we refer to the islands as 'The' North Island, not just 'North Island'. Very well put together thank you.
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Wonderfully done. As a kiwi we refer to the islands as 'The' North Island, not just 'North Island'. Very well put together thank you.
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-RM-ti8nf
You did really well, haven't seen some of that cinematography before now. This kiwi girl is gonna watch it again - thank you!
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You did really well, haven't seen some of that cinematography before now. This kiwi girl is gonna watch it again - thank you!
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-peaceout905
Absolutely brilliant! I nearly cried at the end listening to the music alongside great New Zealanders, very touching.
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Absolutely brilliant! I nearly cried at the end listening to the music alongside great New Zealanders, very touching.
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-digitalbyjez8588
The Maori definitely didn-t cut down half the forests - that happened when the English turned up and breed sheep
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The Maori definitely didn-t cut down half the forests - that happened when the English turned up and breed sheep
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fun-facts
I have to say as a kiwi living in new Zealand i have to say this doco is spot on and even emotional to watch thank you.
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I have to say as a kiwi living in new Zealand i have to say this doco is spot on and even emotional to watch thank you.
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-TheOne-er7nk
The housing is great, nobody is addicted to alcohol and happy tablets. and their Modus operandi is first class. -
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The housing is great, nobody is addicted to alcohol and happy tablets. and their Modus operandi is first class. -
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-robertbaird4822
Aotearoa was named by Maori, it was a fictional name made up by an english writer for a book he was writing
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Aotearoa was named by Maori, it was a fictional name made up by an english writer for a book he was writing
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