Each May, audiences around the world are invited to discover the vibrant music culture of New Zealand. From Māori waiata to indie, pop, hip hop and electronic music, New Zealand’s sound is shaped by its people, landscapes, and culture. New Zealand Music Month celebrates creative identity, highlighting artists who are gaining attention both locally and offshore.
It all started in the 1970s - when a New Zealander dreamed of creating a new style of wine we now call Sauvignon Blanc. New Zealand’s ideal climate and innovative viticulture created a unique taste that the world (and wine critics) love. By the early 1990s, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc was established as the global benchmark.
The Anzac spirit has taught New Zealanders many things; endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour, and mateship. We look to these qualities to unite us all.
In Christchurch, New Zealand, a company born from ingenuity is helping power the world's transition to clean energy. Fabrum is turning hydrogen from a promising fuel of the future into a practical solution for today, delivering technology that's already fuelling trucks, powering boats, and preparing aircraft for zero-emission flight.
New Zealand has created a simple way to explain who we are as a country. We’re known for our beautiful scenery and friendly people, but we also want the world to understand the values that guide how we act and what makes us unique.
Waitangi Day marks the signing of Aotearoa New Zealand’s founding document on the 6th February 1840 between the British Crown and Māori Chiefs.