Customs and Traditions
What is the most famous tradition in New Zealand?
The Haka
How many stars are there on the New Zealand flag and what do they represent?
four red five-pointed stars, which represent the cardinal points and form the Cross of the Southern Cross Constellation
What is the name of the famous church made of wood?
Old St Paul's
Who was the first president of New Zealand?
Henry Sewell (1807-1879),
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
What do New Zealanders do to celebrate the haka?
It is a Maori ceremonial dance, characterized by movements, challenging facial gestures and chanting.
What do the UK flag and the New Zealand flag symbolize?
due to its past as a British colony.
What is the name of the most famous building in New Zealand?
Auckland Sky Tower
Which U.S. president delivered the Gettysburg Address?
Abraham Lincoln.
What is the largest state by area in New Zealand?
The South Island.
At what events is the haka performed?
It is performed at sporting events, commemorations and important occasions.
What is the national animal of New Zealand?
the kiwi (Apteryx), a flightless bird that is a symbol of the uniqueness of the country's wildlife.
New Zealand has the eighth wonder of the world, what is it called?
Milford Sound
Who is the most famous person in New Zealand?
James Cook visits the country and claims it on behalf of the British Crown
What is the longest river in New Zealand?
Waikato.
What is the traditional New Zealand greeting called?
The Hongi
What is the official currency of New Zealand?
The New Zealand dollar
Which mountain features the carved faces of four U.S. presidents?
Mount Rushmore.
Who discovered New Zealand?
Abel Janszoon Tasman.
What is the tallest building in New Zealand?
Sky Tower de Auckland
What is Hongi like?
a traditional greeting in which foreheads and noses come close to touching
What is the national frase of New Zealand?
"New Zealand."
What is the name of the large canyon in Arizona?
The Grand Canyon.
Who invented the light bulb and helped shape modern electricity?
Thomas Edison.
What day, month and year did New Zealand declare its independence from Great Britain?
On October 28, 1835