Maorí Greetings, pressing one’s nose and forehead at the same time to another person at an encounter. Hongi Greetings is a very old New Zealand. Today.

Maorí Greetings, pressing one’s nose and forehead at the same time to another person at an encounter. Hongi Greetings is a very old New Zealand. Today this is also very common greeting for both vips.

Capital: Wellington Official Languages: English and Maorí

Form of Goverment: Parliamentary Democracy

English was the only official language of New Zealand, although it remains today the dominant language in most regions, the Maorí bécame an official language under the Maorí Language Act 1987.

The first Maori veloped their own distinctive culture, based on the Polynesian culture. Social organization was largely communal families, sub-tribe and tribe ruled by a chief whose position was subject to the approval of the British and Irish immigrants comunidades.

Christianity is the predominant religion in New Zealand, practiced by 55,65%. The main Christian denominations are Anglicanism, Catholicism, Presbyteriasnim and Methodism.

New Zealand comprises two main islands, North and South Islands as well as many smaller islands. The two main islands separated by Cook Strait.

The main sports played in New Zealand are Rugby, Cricket, Bowling, Netball, Soccer, Racing, Golf, Swimming and Tennis.

Haka Neolandez:

God of Nations at thy feet , In the bonds of love we meet, Hear our voices, we entreat, God defend our free land. Guard Pacific’s triple star from the shafts of strife and war, Make her praises heard afar, God defend New Zealand….