Haka - A New Zealand IconExplore the stories and the meaning behind the haka, an ancient Maori dance, which electrifies the start of every All Black rugby game. |
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FeaturesFrom fascinating places to visit, to culture, special events and more - we've collected a range of feature articles about New Zealand here for you to browse, learn from and be inspired by. |
The legend of New ZealandLegend has it that New Zealand was fished from the sea. Read more about the legend and Maui, the gifted, daring, supernatural demigod of Polynesian mythology. Haka - A New Zealand IconExplore the stories and the meaning behind the haka, an ancient Maori dance, which electrifies the start of every All Black rugby game. World Heritage New ZealandMore than ten percent of New Zealand has been awarded World Heritage status. You can journey into these remarkable landscapes. Bay of Islands, NorthlandFriendly coastal towns. Endless sandy beaches. This unique Northland area is also the place to connect with our fascinating roots, standing proud as the birthplace of our modern nation. Experience the PowhiriExperience the powhiri, a ceremony of welcome extended to visitors by Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand. New Zealand Celebrates Maori New YearMatariki or Maori New Year will be celebrated throughout New Zealand in June - marking the most significant event on our country's cultural calendar. World of WearableArtA montage of theatre, dance, colour, movement and art, simply put, the WOW shows are theatrical spectaculars. The Amazing Race Asia - Season 2Ten teams, ten adventures and 48 hours to complete them. AXN's The Amazing Race Asia returned to New Zealand in its second season for more adrenalin-packed adventures around the country's largest city, Auckland, and culture capital Rotorua. Maori Art Meets AmericaThe South Pacific journeys to the North Pacific, in the spirit of cultural understanding. A dawn ceremony in San Francisco launches a series of ground breaking exhibitions showcasing textiles, tattoos and contemporary Maori art. New Zealand’s tangata whenuaTangata whenua - People of the land. The tradition of oral history, the telling of ancient stories, myths and legends, plays an important role in the lives of Te Maori. Read more about how their thinking and beliefs were shaped over the past 1000 years.
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