Transcript National Flag of New Zealand

National Flag of New Zealand: the Union Jack
and the stars of the Southern Cross 南十字星座
Geography
Introduction
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Official name
New Zealand
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(Another name is “Aotearoa”,meaning “land of the long white cloud”)
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Capital
Wellington
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Area
270,534 sq km
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(The size of the country is similar to Britain
Isles or Japan.)
It has two main islands: North Island and South Island.
And they’re separated by Cook Strait.
There is about 2000 km long from north to south.
The South Island is the largest land mass of New Zealand, and
is divided along its length by the Southern Alps. There are 18
peaks over 3,000 metres (9,800 ft), the highest of which is
Aoraki / Mount Cook at 3,754 metres (12,316 ft).
Mt Cook库克山
:the highest peak,
3,754 meters high
The North Island is less mountainous but is marked by
volcanism. The highly active Taupo Volcanic Zone has
formed a large volcanic plateau, punctuated by the North
Island's highest mountain, Mount Ruapehu (2,797
meters ). The plateau also hosts the country's largest
lake, Lake Taupo, nestled in the caldera of one of the
world's most active super volcanoes.
Mount Ruapehu,
the highest
active volcano in
New Zealand
Lake Taupo sits in central North Island. It covers 606 sq km; it
is 40 km long and 27 km wide. In the surrounding area are
numerous geysers and hot springs.
The Clutha :
the largest
river, 336 km
long in the
South Island.
Lady Knox
Geyser: The
north central
region of New
Zealand’s North
Island is an area
of active
volcanism. In
addition to three
active volcanoes,
there are
geysers, like the
Lady Knox
Geyser, mud
pools, and hot
springs.
Famous Cities:
Wellington, the capital of
the New Zealand.
Auckland, the largest
and most
populous urban area in
the country.
Animals and plants
A rich variety of trees, treeferns, ground ferns,
mosses and other plants make up “the bush”, as
New Zealanders call their forests.
Besides, New Zealand has 250 species of birds
including the kiwi
Tree Fern: New Zealand's impressive tree fern can grow to a towering
height of 15 meters. With more than 150 fern species growing in New
Zealand, the plant has become a national symbol.
Kiwi Fruit
History
3 periods
Maori came between 1,000 and
3,000 years ago → Europeans
came in the 17th century →
Signing of the Treaty of Waitangi
1840 → After 1840
Before 1840
The first people to settle New Zealand
were the ancestors of the Maori 毛利
人, who are thought to have called the
islands Aotearoa (“Land of the Long
White Cloud”).
Who is Maori??
The Maori were part of the spread of
Polynesian peoples 玻利尼西亚人 across
the far-flung islands of the Pacific Ocean
between 1,000 and 3,000 years ago.
The European history begins in the
17th century.
Abel Tasman: a Dutch navigator, the
first European to visit New Zealand
in 1642
Captain James Cook: the first
Englishman to visit New Zealand in
1769
The Treaty of Waitangi 1840
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed on 6th
February, 1840.
In the Treaty, Great Britain formally
proclaimed sovereignty over the island and
agreed to respect the landownership rights of
the Maori, who placed themselves under the
protection of the British government.
February 6th is now celebrated as New
Zealand’s National Day—Waitangi Day 威坦
哲日, 怀唐伊日。
Waitangi
Day
After 1840
The European population of New
Zealand grew from about 1,000 in
the 1830s to nearly 60,000 in 1858,
and then rocketed to 500,000 by
the early 1880s.
▲ More women worked
outside home, and
equal pay is introduced
in 1972.
▲ Inflation and
unemployment grew in
1970s and government
spending on social
welfare increased with
the introduction of
National
Superannunation in
1976.
In the mid-1980s, New Zealand declared
its antinuclear policy and became a
nuclear free zone. This policy led to
America’s suspension of the ANZUS
security guarantees to New Zealand in
1986.
Waitangi National Maori Reserve: This site on the
Northland peninsula is considered the birthplace of
modern New Zealand. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed
here between the Maori and the United Kingdom on 6
February 1840.
The restored Waitangi Treaty House
Religions
New Zealand government advocates liberty
of belief.
Nearly
66% believe in Protestant and Catholic
Christianity
9% do not have belief
25% other beliefs
Government and Politics
The Government
Form of
government
Head of state
Parliamentary democracy
Governor-general, representing the
British monarch
Head of government
Prime minister
Legislature
Unicameral legislature
House of Representatives: 120
members (for three years)
Political Parties
Two-party system: the National Party
and the Labor Party
First-level political divisions
12 regions and 4 unitary authorities
Helen Clark
In 1999 Helen Clark, leader of the Labor Party, became the
first female prime minister in New Zealand. She won her
third election in September, 2005 (three years for one term).
Voted for Change: John Key celebrates National Party's
victory during New Zealand General election in
Auckland, Nov. 8, 2008.
John Key
Economy
The economy of New Zealand largely relies on
overseas trade because it lacks many mineral resources
and has only discovered small reserves of oil. It needs
to import minerals to keep its economy running. Other
imports include manufactured goods, heavy machinery,
petroleum, chemicals, iron and steel, plastic materials
and textiles.
In recent years New Zealand has developed
its agriculture and manufacturing industries to
suit the needs of the international markets. It
is one of the world’s largest exporters of meat,
dairy products and wool. Industries such as
forestry, horticulture, fishing, manufacturing,
and tourism have also become increasingly
significant.
Culture
Culture
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New Zealand's culture
is rich and diverse due
to the blending of
Polynesian and
European cultures. The
influence of Maori,
Pacific Island,
European and Asian
cultures makes New
Zealand a colourful and
vibrant place with many
different customs and
food to enjoy.
MAORI CULTURE
The Maori are the
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indigenous people of
New Zealand, they are
Polynesian and
comprise about 14
percent of the country's
population.
Maori and Pakeha alike
may study Maori
language. Maori is the
second official
language, and it is
recognized in
parliament and in
courts of law.
Maoritanga
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Maoritanga means Maori culture, the Maori way of life and
view of the world.
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Traditional Maori culture is expressed in song, dance, oratory,
woodcarving, weaving, and architecture.
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In the 1980s they initiated a revival of their language and
other traditions. By that time many Maori had assimilated into
the predominant European culture.
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The majority of Maori had become urban dwellers, and most
younger Maori did not know the Maori language. Today Maori
culture thrives in both traditional and reinvented traditions
Education
Primary and secondary schooling is compulsory for
children aged 6 to 16, with the majority attending from
the age of 5. There are 13 school years and attending
public schools is free.
Three types of schools
State schools
Private schools
State integrated schools
There are five types of government-owned
tertiary institutions:
Universities
 Colleges of education
 Polytechnics
 Specialist colleges
 Private training establishments
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Traditions & Celebrations
New Year's Day
 Day after New Year’s Day
 Waitangi Day
 Good Friday
 Easter day
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Jan 1
Jan 2
Feb 6
Apr 2
Apr 4
ANZAC Day
--Apr 25
 Queen's Birthday --the 1st Monday in Jun
 Labour Day
------ the 4th Monday in Oct
 Christmas Day
-- Dec 25
 Boxing Day
--Dec 26
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Media
Newspapers
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140( kinds )
a. Daily
newspapers 29
New Zealand Herald
(best-sell daily )
New Zealand Chinese
Herald
Dominion
Evening Post
Straits Times
Auckland Star
Magazines
4700+
sports
Rugby
a. All Blacks
b. Rugby World Cup
(2011)
 X-sports &adventure sports
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Edmund Percival Hillary
(the 1st person climbed on
Qomolangma )