ENG S215- CORPORATE REPORTING OF GROUP 5

NEW
ZEALAND
CULTURE
Members: Leader: Pical, Jenny Rose
Beloro, Sophia
Jimenez, Erhecca Mae
Mangaoil, Cristine Kaye
Peralta, Jose Andrei
Questeria, Alven
Relenas, Redd
San Buenaventura, Ella Mae
Villarante, Charles Angelo
Content
HISTORY FAN FACTS
CUSTOM AND TRADITIONS
LANDMARKS AND FOOD
PHONE ETIQUETTE, ACCENT, AND IDIOMS
 History Fan
Facts
THE HISTORY OF NEW ZEALAND STARTED APPROXIMATELY 700
YEARS AGO WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED AND SETTLED BY
POLYNESIANS, WHO DEVELOPED A DISTINCT MĀORI CULTURE.
MAORIS CALLED NEW ZEALAND AOTEAROA WHICH POPULARLY
MEANS 'LONG WHITE CLOUD'. BRITISH EXPLORER JAMES COOK,
WAS THE FIRST EUROPEAN TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE AND MAP NEW
ZEALAND IN 1769. THIS REAULTED TO REGULAR VISITS BY
EXPLORERS AND OTHER SAILORS, MISSIONARIES, TRADERS AND
ADVENTURERS.
IN 1840 THE TREATY OF WAITANGI WAS SIGNED BETWEEN
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND VARIOUS MĀORI
CHIEFS, BRINGING NEW ZEALAND INTO THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND
GIVING MĀORI THE SAME RIGHTS AS BRITISH SUBJECTS. DISPUTES
OVER THE DIFFERING TRANSLATIONS OF THE TREATY AND SETTLER
DESIRE TO ACQUIRE LAND FROM MĀORI LED TO THE NEW ZEALAND
WARS FROM 1843.
 NEW ZEALAND IS FAMOUS FOR ITS ADRENALINE ADVENTURES,
ESPECIALLY BUNGEE JUMPING! THE FIRST COMMERCIAL BUNGEE
JUMP WAS MADE BY AJ HACKETT IN THE KAWARAU BRIDGE IN
QUEENSTOWN, BACK IN 1988. AJ HACKETT GOT INSPIRED BY THE
CULTURAL “BUNGEE” JUMPS PERFORMED IN VANUATU WITH JUST
TREE VINES TIED TO THEIR FEET.
THE 85 CHARACTERS LONG MAORI NAME FOR A HILL IN HAWKE’S
BAY IS THE LONGEST PLACE NAME FOUND IN ANY ENGLISH-SPEAKING
COUNTRY. IT IS,
TAUMATAWHAKATANGIHANGAOAUAUOTAMETEATURIPUKAKAPIKIM
AUNGAH-ORONUKUPOKAIWHENUAKITANATAHU, WHICH ROUGHLY
TRANSLATE, “THE PLACE WHERE TAMATEA, THE MAN WITH THE BIG
KNEES, WHO SLID, CLIMBED AND SWALLOWED MOUNTAINS, KNOWN
AS THE LAND-EATER, PLAYED HIS NOSE FLUTE TO HIS LOVED ONES”.
NEW ZEALAND IS THE ONLY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD WHERE ALL
THE HIGHEST POSITIONS HAVE BEEN SIMULTANEOUSLY HELD BY
WOMEN: IN 2006, THE QUEEN, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL, THE PM,
THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE CHIEF
JUSTICE WERE ALL WOMEN.
NEW ZEALAND IS A YOUNG NATION, BUT IT IS NOT WITHOUT ITS OWN SET OF CUSTOMS. A FUSION OF MAORI
AND EUROPEAN CULTURES HAS HELPED THIS COUNTRY CARVE OUT ITS OWN SET OF TRADITIONS. HERE ARE
SEVEN TRADITIONS THAT ONLY KIWIS WOULD COMPREHEND AND RELATE TO, TO GIVE YOU A BETTER IDEA.

GUMBOOT DAY
Taihape prides itself on being 'the gumboot capital of the world' Every year since 1985, the community celebrates
Gumboot Day. The iconic festival is held.

A CHOCOLATE CARNIVAL ON THE WORLD’S STEEPEST STREET

Dunedin's Baldwin Street is renowned for being the world's steepest street. It's the main venue for the city's annual
Cadbury Chocolate Carnival. Giant Jaffa balls race down the street to kick off the sweet festivities.
THE HAKA
The haka is a traditional Maori war dance performed by the All Blacks rugby team. It is also performed at special
Maori celebrations and rituals. In the past, the haka was used to incite fear and proclaim the strength of Maori
warriors.

THE HONGI
Not to be confused with a hangi, which is a traditional meal, the hongi is a personal, customary greeting. The
pressing of noses and foreheads is how this physical greeting is exchanged.
POWHIRI
Powhiri is a traditional welcoming ceremony for Maori people. Three warriors challenge guests to see if they are coming
into their territory in peace. Presentations, waiata (traditional songs) and speeches usually follow.
A HANGI
A hangi is prepared underground, using heated rocks that are buried in a pit oven. Food is placed on top of the
stones and covered with flax mats for three hours.

ALL THINGS KIWIANA

Kiwiana are cultural relics that have helped shape Kiwi identity and the local way of life. This includes the Edmonds
Cookbook, the Buzzy Bee toy, paua shells and Maori carvings.
Meeting and Greeting

- GREETINGS ARE CASUAL, OFTEN CONSISTING SIMPLY OF A HANDSHAKE AND A SMILE.

- NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE VALUE OF THE SMILE AS IT INDICATES PLEASURE AT
MEETING THE OTHER PERSON.
- ALTHOUGH NEW ZEALANDERS MOVE TO FIRST NAMES QUICKLY, IT IS BEST TO
ADDRESS THEM BY THEIR HONORIFIC TITLE AND SURNAME UNTIL THEY SUGGEST
MOVING TO A MORE FAMILIAR LEVEL OR THEY CALL YOU BY YOUR FIRST NAME.
 LANDMARKS
IN NEW
ZEALAND
1. Huka Falls
The Huka Falls are a set of waterfalls on the
Waikato River.
The stunning waterfall in the center of New
Zealand's North Island is definitely foamy.
Around 7,000 ft3/s of water from the Waikato
River fall first 26 feet and then 20 feet.
 2. Tongariro
Alpine Crossing
THE TONGARIRO ALPINE CROSSING IN TONGARIRO
NATIONAL PARK IS A TRAMPING TRACK IN NEW
ZEALAND, AND IS AMONG THE MOST POPULAR DAY
HIKES IN THE COUNTRY.

THE CROSSING TAKES ABOUT SEVEN HOURS OF

STEADY WALKING TO COMPLETE IN GOOD WEATHER,
TAKING LONGER IN WINTER OR IF WALKED FROM THE
KETETAHI END. THE CROSSING IS A LINEAR JOURNEY,
STARTING ON THE WEST SIDE OF MOUNT TONGARIRO
AND FINISHING ON THE NORTH SIDE.
3. Moeraki
Boulders
The Moeraki Boulders are unusually large
and spherical boulders lying along a stretch
of Koekohe Beach on the wave-cut Otago
coast of New Zealand between Moeraki and
Hampden. Approximately one-third of the
boulders range in size from about 0.5 to 1.0
metre (1.6 to 3.3 ft) in diameter, the other
two-thirds from 1.5 to 2.2 metres (4.9 to 7.2
ft).
 4. Sky Tower

THE SKY TOWER IS A TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND

OBSERVATION TOWER IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.
LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF VICTORIA AND FEDERAL
STREETS WITHIN THE CITY'S CBD, IT IS 328 METRES
(1,076 FT) TALL, AS MEASURED FROM GROUND LEVEL
TO THE TOP OF THE MAST, MAKING IT THE TALLEST
FREESTANDING STRUCTURE IN THE SOUTHERN
HEMISPHERE AND THE 27TH TALLEST TOWER IN THE
WORLD. IT HAS BECOME AN ICONIC LANDMARK IN
AUCKLAND'S SKYLINE DUE TO ITS HEIGHT AND
DESIGN.
 FOODS

1. WHITEBAIT FRITTERS

Whitebait fritters are considered a delicacy in New Zealand and they are the most
popular way of preparing whitebait. The recipe is quite simple, which is in
contrast to the rather pricey fish. The batter is made from eggs and flour, to which
fry fish is added, then seasoned with salt and pepper, but purists will advise to
limit the use of flour and just use egg whites instead of whole eggs as too much
eggs, flour, and spices can interfere with the taste of fish.
These fritters can be consumed as a snack, enjoyed as an appetizer, or even a
main meal when paired with a fresh salad on the side.
2. CHOCOLATE FISH

Chocolate fish is a New Zealander confectionery consisting of

either white or pink marshmallow that is covered in chocolate and
shaped into an elongated fish. It is a favorite of numerous children
from New Zealand and also represents a reward for a well-done
job.
This sweet treat has been around since the 1950s, and today it can
be found in groceries and convenience stores throughout the
country.
3. Jaffas
Jaffas is a popular Australian and New Zealander
confectionery consisting of small, round balls of
chocolate covered in a red-colored orange
flavoring. The sweet got its name after the Jaffa
orange, and it was first produced in 1931. These
sweet balls are so popular that there is even an
annual Jaffa race in the world's steepest street in
New Zealand, where candy sometimes hits 100
km/h.
4. KRISPIE

Krispie is a popular New Zealander toasted biscuit consisting of wheat flour,

sugar, and coconut. It is commercially produced by Griffin's Foods, a
company that also makes another variety of the biscuits that are coated in
chocolate. Krispies have a crunchy texture and are characterized by a
toasted coconut flavor.
It is recommended to dunk the biscuits into a beverage of choice.
5. AZNAC BISCUITS

Anzac biscuits are sweet cookies made from a combination of flour, oats, golden syrup, butter, sugar,
coconut, and soda bicarbonate. Although the origins of these cookies are not clear, both Australia and
New Zealand claim to have invented Anzac biscuits that we know today.
The first known recipe for the biscuits is completely different than modern Anzacs, although other
similar recipes were found in the cookbooks of the early 1900s. The cookies are linked to Anzac Day, a
day of remembrance of the
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landing at Gallipoli, because some believe that the
biscuits were sent to Anzac soldiers during the war.
Phone PHONE ETIQUETTE

Etiquette, Do not text, type, listen to or talk on a mobile device while you
are interacting with other people – including in a shop, during a
meeting or at a meal.
Accent, Do not interrupt a conversation to make or take a long
telephone call.

and Do not talk loudly on a cell phone in a confined public space

such as a lift or bus.

Idioms
Do not text, type, listen to or talk on a mobile device while you
are interacting with other people – including in a shop, during a
meeting or at a meal.
Do not interrupt a conversation to make or take a long
telephone call.
Do not talk loudly on a cell phone in a confined public space
such as a lift or bus.
ACCENT
English is one of three official languages in New Zealand, along with Te Reo Māori (the Māori language) and New
Zealand Sign Language. However, the way we speak English sounds very different to the way it's spoken in the USA or
the United Kingdom. Sometimes referred to as a ‘colonial twang’, the New Zealand accent really is special. Some
people mistake it for the Australian accent but it's not quite the same – it's a little softer sounding and is said to be
based on the accent of south-east England, where a lot of the first European settlers to New Zealand came from. We've
also got a lot of words in English that are our very own that even our Australian neighbours don't recognise!
Kia Ora
This is an informal Māori
greeting that a lot of Kiwis use
every day. It literally means “be
healthy” and can be used to say
hello, thank you, or goodbye.
Eh?
Pronounced “Aye,” this one can
get a little tricky. It can be
phrased as a question, “That was
a great movie eh?” But it can also
be popped at the end of a sentence
and serve no purpose at all — “I
went to a great movie on the
weekend eh.”
Yeah-Nah
Even though it reads like both a
yes and a no, yeah-Nah is basically
just a polite no.
I’m
knackered.
simply means I am tired
Rattle ya dags!
This one’s a bit gross. The dags
are the parts of fleece around a
sheep’s bum that is usually caked
in poo. Basically, they rattle when
the sheep runs.
Kia Ora | Be well
Eh? | What?
Yeah-Nah | No, thank you.
I’m knackered. | I’m tired.
Rattle ya dags! | Hurry up!
 Selke L. A. (2016). New Zealand’s Famous Landmarks.

References: https://getawaytips.azcentral.com/new-zealands-
famous-landmarks-3180.html

Balcomb B. (2020 March 12). 20 Famous Landmarks in

New Zealand. https://travel2next.com/new-zealand-
landmarks/

TASTEATLAST. (2021). Top 10 MOST POPULAR NEW

ZEALAND DISHES. Retrieved from
https://www.tasteatlas.com/most-popular-dishes-in-
new-zealand