Under the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar, the reappearance of Matariki in the mid-winter night sky heralds the start of a New Year.
New Zealand has a reputation as a forward-thinking, tolerant country with progressive views, and is consistently rated as a world-leader in LGBTQI+ rights. New Zealand has a lot to be proud about. We are an inclusive society that earned the reputation as the ‘social laboratory of the world’.
The Ross Sea region is one of the most pristine marine environments on Earth, and home to the world’s largest marine protected area. Aotearoa New Zealand helped lead the international effort to protect it and continues to support the science that will help safeguard its future.
Would you eat your national bird? Well, if the feathered friend in question was a turkey or a chicken then maybe, but surely not a cute, cuddly Kiwi? Although, when you hear the term Kiwi burger, you could be forgiven for wondering. Fortunately, the answer is no.
The world continues to discover what New Zealanders have long known – Aotearoa New Zealand is a place where creativity thrives. From chart‑topping performers to globally in‑demand songwriters, New Zealand artists continue to make their mark on international stages and playlists.
New Zealand is a special place, populated by an incredible array of unique fauna and flora. None more incredible than the amazing Mānuka tree. It’s been around for centuries, dating back to early Māori settlers in New Zealand who used it for, well, just about everything.
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