Chapter New Zealand Learning Objectives Understand the geographical position,climate,language,economy,politics,religion,and education in New Zealand Master the key facts of New Zealand. Make an oral report about the people and culture of New Zealand
New Zealand • Understand the geographical position, climate, language, economy, politics, religion, and education in New Zealand. • Master the key facts of New Zealand. • Make an oral report about the people and culture of New Zealand. Learning Objectives
Section A Exploring the World
Section A Exploring the World
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Leading In What do you know about the following pictures?
Leading In
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Text A Brief Introduction to New Zealand Geography New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses(commonly called the North Island and the South Island),and plenty of smaller islands,most notably the Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands. It is situated about 2000km southeast of Australia.The indigenous Maori named New Zealand Aotearoa[1],which is translated as the Land of the Long White Cloud.The realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook Islands and Niue,Tokelau,and the Ross Dependency.The Capital of New Zealand is Wellington while Auckland is the most populous city
A Brief Introduction to New Zealand Geography New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (commonly called the North Island and the South Island), and plenty of smaller islands, most notably the Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands. It is situated about 2000km southeast of Australia. The indigenous Maori named New Zealand Aotearoa[1], which is translated as the Land of the Long White Cloud. The realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook Islands and Niue, Tokelau, and the Ross Dependency. The Capital of New Zealand is Wellington while Auckland is the most populous city
Climate The overall climate of New Zealand is influenced by the mountains and the ocean. Although its northern reaches enjoy a temperate climate,weather can change quickly across the country,because the tropical cyclones travel through region of the South Pacific frequently.New Zealand is located in the Southern Hemisphere,so the warmest months are December,January,February;the coldest are June,July and August
Climate The overall climate of New Zealand is influenced by the mountains and the ocean. Although its northern reaches enjoy a temperate climate, weather can change quickly across the country, because the tropical cyclones travel through region of the South Pacific frequently. New Zealand is located in the Southern Hemisphere, so the warmest months are December, January, February; the coldest are June, July and August
History New Zealand is a recently-settled major landmass.The first settlers were Eastern Polynesians.Over the following centuries these settlers developed into a distinct culture now known as Maori.The first Europeans known to have reached New Zealand were Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman and his crew in 1642 British explorer James Cook reached New Zealand in 1769 and mapped almost the entire coastline.Following Cook,New Zealand was visited by numerous European and North American whaling,sealing and trading ships.In 1840 the Treaty of Waitangi[2]was signed between the British Crown and various Maori chiefs,bringing New Zealand into the British Empire.In 1907,New Zealand became an independent Dominion and when the Statute of Westminster(1931)was ratified,it became a fully independent nation in 1947 as a member of the British Empire
History New Zealand is a recently-settled major landmass. The first settlers were Eastern Polynesians. Over the following centuries these settlers developed into a distinct culture now known as Maori. The first Europeans known to have reached New Zealand were Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman and his crew in 1642. British explorer James Cook reached New Zealand in 1769 and mapped almost the entire coastline. Following Cook, New Zealand was visited by numerous European and North American whaling, sealing and trading ships. In 1840 the Treaty of Waitangi[2] was signed between the British Crown and various Maori chiefs, bringing New Zealand into the British Empire. In 1907, New Zealand became an independent Dominion and when the Statute of Westminster (1931) was ratified, it became a fully independent nation in 1947 as a member of the British Empire
Languages The official languages in New Zealand are English and Maori.English is commonly used for business,instruction and daily life. Economy As New Zealand is isolated geographically,its economy largely depends on international trade,especially the export of meat,fruit,vegetables,dairy and forestry products.The country has substantial hydroelectric power and sizable reserves of natural gas.Leading manufacturing sectors are food processing,metal fabrication, and wood and paper products.Tourism also plays a significant role in New Zealand's economy.However,New Zealand is rapidly gaining a reputation for excellence and innovation in areas ranging from film (The Lord of the Rings)and design to biotechnology and IT.Over the past 20 years the government has transformed New Zealand into a more industrialized,free market economy that can compete globally. In line with global peers,the central bank has cut interest rates aggressively;the new government is responding with plans to raise productivity growth and development
Languages The official languages in New Zealand are English and Maori. English is commonly used for business, instruction and daily life. Economy As New Zealand is isolated geographically, its economy largely depends on international trade, especially the export of meat, fruit, vegetables, dairy and forestry products. The country has substantial hydroelectric power and sizable reserves of natural gas. Leading manufacturing sectors are food processing, metal fabrication, and wood and paper products. Tourism also plays a significant role in New Zealand’s economy. However, New Zealand is rapidly gaining a reputation for excellence and innovation in areas ranging from film (The Lord of the Rings) and design to biotechnology and IT. Over the past 20 years the government has transformed New Zealand into a more industrialized, free market economy that can compete globally. In line with global peers, the central bank has cut interest rates aggressively; the new government is responding with plans to raise productivity growth and development
Politics New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy[3].The formal head of state is Queen Elizabeth II,who is represented by a Governor-General[4].The Governor- General exercises the Crown's prerogative powers and chairs the Executive Council. The New Zealand Parliament has only one chamber,the House of Representatives, which usually seats 120 Members of Parliament.Elections are held every three years for Members of Parliament (the House of Representatives)and the Prime Minister(the head of the majority party).All citizens over the age of 18 have the right to vote.The highest court in New Zealand is the Supreme Court of New Zealand, established in 2004.New Zealand's judiciary includes the Court of Appeal;the High Court,which deals with serious criminal offences and civil matters at the trial level and with appeals from lower courts and tribunals,and subordinate courts
Politics New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy[3]. The formal head of state is Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ, who is represented by a Governor- General[4]. The GovernorGeneral exercises the Crown’s prerogative powers and chairs the Executive Council. The New Zealand Parliament has only one chamber, the House of Representatives, which usually seats 120 Members of Parliament. Elections are held every three years for Members of Parliament (the House of Representatives) and the Prime Minister (the head of the majority party). All citizens over the age of 18 have the right to vote. The highest court in New Zealand is the Supreme Court of New Zealand, established in 2004. New Zealand’s judiciary includes the Court of Appeal; the High Court, which deals with serious criminal offences and civil matters at the trial level and with appeals from lower courts and tribunals, and subordinate courts
Religion New Zealand is a secular society and Auckland,the biggest city,is home to people from many cultures.There are centres of worship for most religions.They celebrate Christian holidays,such as Christmas and Easter,and have festivals for many other cultures and religions throughout the year
Religion New Zealand is a secular society and Auckland, the biggest city, is home to people from many cultures. There are centres of worship for most religions. They celebrate Christian holidays, such as Christmas and Easter, and have festivals for many other cultures and religions throughout the year