Backgrounders

An overview of Maori Culture as it exists in modern New Zealand society.

New Zealand's colonisation; treaty of Waitangi; the treasure pounamu; the importance of the environment to Maori.

Numbers of people who speak Maori and government initiatives to increase the numbers of people speaking the language. Particular Maori terms used in social and cultural settings. Backgrounder.

New Zealand chefs are increasingly using traditional Maori ingredients in their menus to create contemporary Kiwi cuisine.

Rare and endangered New Zealand birds - including takahe, kiwi and kaka - are among the first introduced inhabitants of the new Maungatautari Ecological Island.

If you are talking about a 100m long silver fern on a Californian beach, a flooded Fox Studio in Sydney, or a giant inflatable rugby ball under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, you’re probably talking about the work of Inside Out Productions, one of New Zealand's most innovative production companies.

Split Enz, Bic Runga, Flying Nun records

An update on former All Black icons.

New Zealand adventure operators are always adding new dimensions to activities, as well as new activities themselves.

As you travel around New Zealand you will find locals eating the most peculiar sounding things. Chocolate fish anyone?