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| Page Views: 1,677 Last Visit to New Zealand: 2004 | Land of the Long White Cloud by wkcsmt - last update: Feb 24, 2005 |
New Zealand - my home for 10.5 years and I'm proud of it!! I use this page for a general & simple overall introduction of the country. Refer to specific places for more insight details.
The postcard above is the Maori rubbing or touching of noses to express welcome (similar to the Western greeting custom of kissing someone) known as Hongi. |
|  | New Zealand Christmas Tree Pohutukawa blossom near the summer (around or after November). The whole tree will be covered with this "spiky" flowers, of course with its deep green foliage. That's why it's also know as NZ's Christmas tree. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of the whole tree. They look wonderful, especially they're in a row! |
| | Tiki Tiki or heitiki are traditional ornaments created by Maori, the Polynesian first settlers of New Zealand.
** Correct me if I'm wrong for calling this a tiki.** |
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kooka3 Sat Feb 26, 2005 01:04 UTC
You're so lucky to have seen so much of New Zealand! Someday I want to go back and see more. Looking forward to seeing more NZ and Aus tips from you. | Hosell Thu Jan 13, 2005 21:30 UTC
Great page and beautiful pictures!.Greetings from Spain!!! | bijo69 Wed Jan 12, 2005 01:22 UTC
Great tips! I especially loved Lake Tekapo... | danielinnz Wed Jan 12, 2005 01:15 UTC
Perfect advice on our customs requirements!! Most people don't seem to take it too seriously until they get fined at the airport!! |
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