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New Zealand , island country in the South Pacific Ocean , the southwesternmost part of Polynesia. New Zealand is a remote land—one of the last sizable territories suitable for habitation to be populated and settled—and lies more than 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Australia , its nearest neighbour. The country comprises two main islands—the North and the South Island —and a number of small islands, some of them hundreds of miles from the main group. The capital city is Wellington and the largest urban area Auckland ; both are located on the North Island. New Zealand administers the South Pacific island group of Tokelau and claims a section of the Antarctic continent. Niue and the Cook Islands are self-governing states in free association with New Zealand.

New Zealand is a land of great contrasts and diversity . Active volcanoes, spectacular caves, deep glacier lakes, verdant valleys, dazzling fjords, long sandy beaches, and the spectacular snowcapped peaks of the Southern Alps /Kā Tiritiri o te Moana on the South Island—all contribute to New Zealand’s scenic beauty. New Zealand also has a unique array of vegetation and animal life, much of which developed during the country’s prolonged isolation. It is the sole home, for example, of the long-beaked, flightless kiwi , the ubiquitous nickname for New Zealanders.

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New Zealand was the largest country in Polynesia when it was annexed by Great Britain in 1840. Thereafter it was successively a crown colony, a self-governing colony (1856), and a dominion (1907). By the 1920s it controlled almost all of its internal and external policies, although it did not become fully independent until 1947, when it adopted the Statute of Westminster . It is a member of the Commonwealth .

The ascent of Mount Everest by New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay in 1953 was one of the defining moments of the 20th century. “In some ways,” Hillary suggested, “I believe I epitomise the average New Zealander: I have modest abilities, I combine these with a good deal of determination, and I rather like to succeed.”

Despite New Zealand’s isolation, the country has been fully engaged in international affairs since the early 20th century, being an active member of a number of intergovernmental institutions, including the United Nations . It has also participated in several wars, including World Wars I and II. Economically the country was dependent on the export of agricultural products, especially to Great Britain . The entry of Britain into the European Community in the early 1970s, however, forced New Zealand to expand its trade relations with other countries. It also began to develop a much more extensive and varied industrial sector. Tourism has played an increasingly important role in the economy, though this sector has been vulnerable to global financial instability.

The social and cultural gap between New Zealand’s two main groups—the indigenous Māori of Polynesian heritage and the colonizers and later immigrants from the British Isles and their descendants—has decreased since the 1970s, though educational and economic differences between the two groups remain. Immigration from other areas—Asia, Africa, and eastern Europe—has also made a mark, and New Zealand culture today reflects these many influences. Minority rights and race-related issues continue to play an important role in New Zealand politics.

New Zealand is about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) long (north-south) and about 280 miles (450 km) across at its widest point. The country has slightly less surface area than the U.S. state of Colorado and a little more than the United Kingdom . About two-thirds of the land is economically useful, the remainder being mountainous. Because of its numerous harbours and fjords , the country has an extremely long coastline relative to its area.

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An Introduction to New Zealand

The population of New Zealand is 4.3 million and is mostly comprised of people of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority. Asians and non-Māori Polynesians are also significant minority groups, especially in urban areas. The most commonly spoken language is English.

New Zealand is a developed country that ranks highly in international comparisons of the world's best places to live. The country also has numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island/Rakiura and the Chatham Islands.

Geographically isolated

New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation. Situated about 2000 km southeast of Australia, across the Tasman Sea, its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga.

The two main islands together make the country the 75th largest in the world, giving it a little-brother status to Australia. The capital city of New Zealand is Wellington, though most are more familiar with Auckland, which is the largest city.

The land of the Long White Cloud

It is unknown whether the Māori had a name for New Zealand as a whole, before the arrival of Europeans. What is known, is that they referred to the North Island as Te Ika a Māui ("the fish of Māui") and the South Island as Te Wai Pounamu ("the waters of greenstone") or Te Waka o Aoraki ("the canoe of Aoraki"). Until the early 20th century, the North Island was also referred to as Aotearoa ("land of the long white cloud"); in modern Māori usage, this name refers to the whole country.

Building an economy

Economically, New Zealand is managing a lot better now than in the 1970s and 1980s. Earlier, New Zealand’s export market was the United Kingdom, where they exported massive quantities of meat and dairy products. When Britain joined the European Union in the 1970s, part of the deal was that Britain should import from the other EU countries. This lead to an economic catastrophe for New Zealand.

Many people actually left New Zealand to settle in Australia, and political measures were taken to better the situation. Now things look a lot more optimistic. Agriculture continues to be the main export industry in New Zealand, and in 2007 a New Zealand dairy cooperative controlled almost one-third of the international dairy trade.

Other export items of New Zealand are meat, wood, fruit and fish. New Zealand also has a thriving wine industry.

The tourism industry plays an important role in New Zealand’s economy and is the country's biggest 'export' earner, with about 3.8 million tourists (2019) visiting per year. New Zealand is marketed as a "clean, green" adventure playground, with typical destinations being nature areas such as Milford Sound and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, while activities such as bungee jumping or whale watching exemplify typical tourist attractions.

Vulnerable wildlife

Because of its long isolation from the rest of the world and its island biogeography, New Zealand has extraordinary flora and fauna. However, the country has suffered a high rate of wildlife extinctions. This is mainly due to human activities such as hunting and pressure from introduced animals, such as weasels, stoats, cats, goats, deer and brush-tailed possums. Five indigenous vascular plant species are now believed to be extinct, including Adam's Mistletoe and a species of Forget-me-not (a small, blue flower).

New Zealand has led the world in island restoration projects, where offshore islands are cleared of introduced mammalian pests and native species are reintroduced. Several islands located near the three main islands are wildlife reserves, where common pests such as possums and rodents have been eradicated to allow the reintroduction of endangered species to the islands.

Watch out for the Kea Parrot

On the brighter side, the Kea Parrot of New Zealand is alive and well and is probably the rudest bird on earth! It is not at all afraid of humans, and doesn’t say no to a nibble at people’s tires or windshield wipers, or even their fingers, if it gets close enough.

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• group of islands in the South Pacific
• explorers language : Māori
• first contact with English was 1769
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and origin of New Zealand English (NZE)

Short history.

most obvoius lexical marker : Māori words used in everyday contexts Māori name for New Zealand Aotearoa [aʊˌteɪəˈrəʊə]Māori terms: • the greeting kia ora • whare (house or meeting house) • tangata whenua (indigenous people) • kōwhai, pōhutukawa (aka New Zealand Christmas tree)

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And the rhoticity in nze, linguistic features.

• type of city the speaker lives in
• birthplace of the speaker's parents

regional variation of NZE New Zealanders are confident that there are regional differences, although they struggle to identify them. notable regional difference : semi-rothic pronunciation of post-vocalic /r/ in the south of the South IslandBauer and Bauer (2002) : considerable regional variation survey with school children about vocabulary they use in the playground

with focus on regional and social variation

Variation in nze.

social variation in NZE social layering in New ZealandGordon and Maclagan (2004) distiguish between cultivated, general and broad NZE accents by pronunciation of vowels (final diphthongs and short front vowels) age and sex differences: older speakers closer to BrE younger speakers more innovative young women fuse vowels more than young men, and non-professionals also fuse more than professionals

Gordon, Elizabeth, and Maclagan, Margaret (2004). “Regional and social differences in New Zealand: phonology”. In Bernd Kortmann, et al. eds. A Handbook of Varieties of English: A Multimedia Reference Tool. Berlin: Mouton de Gruyter. 603-613.

Trudgill, Peter, et al. (2000). “Determinism in new-dialect formation and the genesis of New Zealand English”. Journal of Linguistics Vol. 36. 2: 299-318.

Gordon, Elizabeth, et al. (2004). New Zealand English: Its Origins and Evolution. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Warren, Paul (2012). “Origins and development of New Zealand English”. International Journal of Language, Translation and Intercultural Communication Vol. 1. 1: 87-102.

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English is spoken by 98 percent of the population.

• The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand, they are Polynesian and comprise about 14 percent of the country's population. The reo Maori is the native language which is related to Tahitian and Hawaiian. It is believed that the Maori migrated from Polynesia in canoes around the 9th century to 13th century AD.
• New Zealand's national rugby union team is often regarded as the best in the world
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Official language: English, Maori, and New Zealand Sign Language Capital city: WellingtonCurrency: New Zealand dollarHead ofstate: Queen Elizabeth II, but she's represented by governor Patsy ReddyPopulation: 4 510 327Type of the country: kingdom (monarchy)

The anthem of New Zealand is God Defend New Zealand, as well as God Save the Queen. Music to God Defend New Zealand was created by John Joseph Woods.

The first quarter of the shield shows four stars that represent the Southern Cross, then the rest of symbols in quarters symbolize different industries.

It's inspired by Australian flag, which was inspired by Britich flag. The stripes in the top left corner are Union Jack, and these four stars symbolize the Southern Cross

New Zealand is located on the south east of Australia. This country isn't big, the surface is only 268 680 km²

The country comprises two main islands, the North and South islands, and a number of small islands, some of them hundreds of miles from the main group.As you can see from the colors on the image, there are mainly mountains on the island. New Zealand is a country of contrasts, active volcanoes, beautiful lakes, verdant valleys, long sandy beaches, and the spectacular snowcapped peaks of the Southern Alps.The hottest months are January and February, the coldest ones are July and August. Average temperature in February is about 20°C, in July it's 11°C.

Beautiful places

Deepest lake - lake Hauroko(463m)

Highest mountain - Mount Cook (3 724m)

Most active volcano - White Island

As it is shown in the picture, most of the cities are located on the coasts. There aren't almost any towns in the center of both the islands, that's because there are mountains.Althought Wellington is the capital city, Auckland is the biggest one. In Wellington live about 1,285,000 less people than in Auckland!

Animals and plants found only inNew Zealand!

Kiwi - New Zealand's national bird. Standing up to 18 inches high, the kiwi is a majestic yet flightless bird, whose closest relative is the elephant bird of Madagascar (photo 1)Maui dolphin and Hector's dolphin - the smallest dolphin in the world, they aren't longer than 1,5m (photo 2)Yellow-eyed penguin - the largest penguin on the mainland. It is a tall, thickset bird that can give a loud cry (photo 3)Tuatara - last survivor of a reptile species that flourished 200 million years ago. But don’t get visions of velociraptors from Jurassic Park: the tuatara is about two feet long. (photo 4) -N -,bw (

Unique animals

Silver fern - medium-sized tree fern that is considered as a symbol of New Zealand. (photo 1) Kōwhai - (which means yellow in Maori language) - one of the most well-known plant in New Zealand. (photo 2)Cabbage tree - (cabbage palm) grows throughout the country and can reach a height of 20 meters. (photo 3)Manuka - flowering plant that is green all the year. It can grow up to 15 meters. (photo 4) -

Iconic plants

The first people who arrived in New Zealand were ancestors of the Māori. The first settlers probably arrived from Polynesia between 1200 and 1300 AD.The first European to arrive in New Zealand was the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642. The name New Zealand comes from the Dutch ‘Nieuw Zeeland’, the name first given by a Dutch mapmaker.Many years later (127) another Europeans visited New Zealand. This time it was Captain James Cook who arrived there in 1769. After that, the country started being visited regularly by many sailors.In 1830 the country became Brittish colony.

Māori came under increasing pressure from European settlers to sell their land for settlement. This led to conflict and, in the 1860s, war broke out in the North Island.A lot of Māori land was taken or bought by the government during or after 20 years of war.Meanwhile, in the South Island settlements things were going very well. In the late 1890s, their turned down the chance to join the Australian Federation. Instead, New Zealand became an independent Dominion in 1907.

Ending of the 19th century and beginnig of the 20th century

World war I

Thousands of New Zealanders served and died overseas in the First World War.The 1915 landing at Gallipoli in Turkey is regarded as a coming of age for this country. It established the tradition of ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) and a pride in New Zealand’s military achievement and its special relationship with Australia.

New Zealand troops fought overseas again in the Second World War in support of the United Kingdom. However, the fall of Singapore shook New Zealanders’ confidence that Britain could guarantee the country’s security.With most of their forces effectively stranded in Egypt and the Middle East, it was the United States that protected New Zealand against Japan during the war in the Pacific.

World war II

1939 - 1945

World War II

World war I and signing ANZAC

New Zealand became an independent

New Zealand became Britisch colony

First European in New Zealand- Abel Tasman

First people in New Zealand - Maori

Ethnic groups

New Zealand has started becoming more multicultural country after 1980, that's when many people decided to settle there.According to data from 2013, 25% of people living in New Zealand were born abroad, 15% are Māori,over 12% are Asian, and over 7% are from Pacific Island nations. Hindi is the fourth most common language in New Zealand, after English, Māori and Samoan.

According to information from 2018, 49% of people in New Zealand don't believe in any religion, 37% are Christians, 3% says they're Hindus, over 1% of people believe in Islam,also 1% says that they're Buddhists, less than 1% believe in Sikhism, and 7% are undeclared.

Jaffas -small sugar-coated chocolate balls with an orange flavour. People from New Zealand love them so much that once a year there is “Jaffa Race” in Dunedin where the candy is rolled down the steep street.

Paua -local name for a large sea snail. You can eat paua in a variety of ways from plain old raw to curries to paua fritters.

Hokey Pokey ice cream - vanilla ice cream with small pieces of honeycomb toffee. New Zealanders prefer it over pretty much anything!

Savoury pies -Pies with savoury fillings like mince and cheese, minced meat, steak and cheese, and even fish pies are the go-to lunch at any gas station or bakery!

Manuka honey -Highly-sought on the international markets, manuka honey is acclaimed for its medicinal purposes. v

Traditional food

Whitebait Fritters - collective term for immature fish, usually around one to two inches long. Think of them as a fishy omelette. It's conidered being a sin not to eat them when you're there!

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Jonah Lomu - rugby player, he represents his country

Neil Finn - musician, leader of the rock band Crowded House

Ernest Rutherford - nuclear physicist

Lorde - pop and alternative rock singer

Peter Jackson - film director, producer, and screenwriter

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New Zealanders speak very quickly and use a lot of slang. Even if English is your native language, this can be confusing. Do not be afraid to ask people to slow down, or to repeat or explain what they said.To get used to the New Zealand accent, the best way is of course listening to some radio broadcasts. You could also watch some New Zealand films and television programmes online.fjyhf

It's a traditional Maori war dance. It has been immortalised by New Zealand's rugby team All Blacks, but it's also celebrated by other local cultures.In the past, this pre-battle war dance was supposed to make their opponets scared.

Holidays and traditions

It's a personal, customary greeting, usually saved up for special occasions. The pressing of noses and foreheads is how this physical greeting is exchanged. This symbolises the passing of the breath of life (‘te ha’ in Maori) from one person to another. A hongi is common practice when welcoming visitors onto Maori grounds, as well as within traditional ceremonies.

First held in 1972, celebrates Maori culture, especially the traditional dance and song performances known as kapa haka. The festival is held over several days, each time in a different region of New Zealand, and culminates in the national kapa haka championship.

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Gumboot day

Every year since 1985, people living in a small town Taihape celebrate Gumboot Day. It's a day when people have a lot of fun with their families an d friends. There is a gumboot throwing contest! Everybody trie to brake world record for the longest gumboot throw. This iconic festival is organised on the Tuesday after Easter. The city where the Gumboot Day is organised is i proud to call itself ‘the gumboot capital of the world‘!

Tourist attractions

Abel Tasman National Park

Whanganui National Park

Tongariro National Park

Nelson Lakes National Park

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Interesting facts

New Zealand was the first country in the world to give women voting rights. It happened in 1893!

Women's rights

New Zealand is the first country to see the sunrise!

New Zealand is placed on Pacific Ring of Fire. There are 53 volcanos in this country!

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The Blue Lake, in the Nelson Lakes National Park, currently holds the record for having the clearest waters in the world!

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Cheese and butter

New Zealanders love cheese and butter. This country produces the equivalent of 100 kg of butter and 65 kg of cheese each year for every person in New Zealand!

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New Zealand

New Zealand is a remote, mountainous group of islands located off the southeast coast of Australia. 

New Zealand's two main islands, North and South Islands, are separated by the Cook Strait. Australia , its nearest neighbor, is 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) away.

The islands were created just 23 million years ago when land was thrust out of the ocean by volcanic forces. New Zealand has more than 50 volcanoes, some of which are still active today. Sharp snowy peaks, rocky shores, and pastures create a majestic landscape.

The South Island is home to the highest mountain peak in New Zealand, Mount Cook, which rises to 12,316 feet (3,754 meters) and is called "Cloud Piercer" by the Maori people.

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PEOPLE & CULTURE

New Zealanders, or "Kiwis" as they are called, have been shaped by their isolation. Today, most Kiwis are no longer farmers, with 86 percent of the population living in cities. More people live in the city of Auckland on North Island, than the whole population of South Island.

The Maori named the country, Aotearoa, "The Land of the Long White Cloud." The Maori culture is widely respected by New Zealanders and many parcels of land under dispute were returned to the Maori in 1998.

Rugby is the favorite sport and nearly everyone cheers on the national team, the All Blacks. Many Kiwis also enjoy cricket.

Because of its remote location, New Zealand is rich in unusual wildlife not seen anywhere else in the world. Nearly all the land animals are birds and many of these species have lost the ability to fly. The Maori people and European settlers introduced animals to the islands and the flightless birds had no defense against them.

In the last 1,000 years, half of all animals on the islands have become extinct. Deforestation and draining of swamp land is also threatening many remaining species, including the kiwi bird. Fewer than 75,000 wild kiwis remain. Several species are recovering, including the kakapo, kokako, kiwi, and tuatara.

Bats are the only land mammals to have made the ocean crossing. Birds and insects, such as the weta, evolved to fill the gap of mammals on the islands. The giant weta, at 2.5 ounces (70 grams), weighs three times more than a mouse. It is a relative of crickets and is considered one of the world's heaviest insects.

Pilot and humpback whales visit the islands on their way to breed, and orcas come to feed on dolphins.

GOVERNMENT & ECONOMY

New Zealand's government is based on the parliamentary democracy based on the system used in Britain. There are 122 seats in the House of Representatives and each is elected for a three-year term. Seven seats are reserved for the Maori and they are chosen by Maori voters.

There are two main parties, National and Labour. The party with the most elected representatives forms the government. The leader of the party is the Prime Minister.

Tourism is the main industry in New Zealand with over two million visitors a year. The main exports are lamb, butter, kiwifruit, and wine.

The Maori people arrived by canoe from islands in Polynesia near Tahiti around 1,000 A.D. In the 1600s, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman visited the islands, but his party left after being attacked. New Zealand was named Nieuw Zeeland after a region in the Netherlands.

In 1769, Captain James Cook came to the islands. The British established settlements and signed a treaty with the Maori in 1840. The Maori protested the treaty after their lands were seized, and in the 1860s, they began a 12-year war against the British for control of North Island. Peace was restored to the islands in the 1870s.

In 1893, New Zealand became the first country to give women the right to vote. The country became a dominion of Britain in 1907 and gained its independence from Britain in 1947.

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Media Advisory | Report launch: The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024

Report launch: The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024

Live on WebTV  

The report is under embargo until 28 June 2024, 11:30 am EDT

With just six years remaining to the 2030 deadline, current progress falls far short of what is required to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , according to The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024 .

The report details the significant challenges the world is facing in making substantial strides towards achieving the SDGs. The report also highlights where action must accelerate, particularly in critical areas undermining SDG progress — climate change, peace and security, inequalities among and between countries, among others.

WHAT           Press briefing to launch The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024

• António Guterres , United Nations Secretary-General
• Li Junhua , UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs
• Stefan Schweinfest , Director, Statistics Division, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UN DESA
• Yongyi Min , Chief, SDG Monitoring Section, Statistics Division, UN DESA

WHEN          Friday, 28 June 2024, 11:30 am EDT (following the noon briefing)

WHERE         UN Press Briefing Room, S-237 (Live on http://webtv.un.org )

For more information, please visit: https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2024/ Hashtag: #SDGreport #SDGs #GlobalGoals

Media contacts:

Sharon Birch, UN Department of Global Communications, [email protected]

Helen Rosengren, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, [email protected]