What is the origin of the Maoris of New Zealand? New Zealand was one of the last areas of the planet to be reached by humans. Polynesian voyagers are believed to have migrated to what is now New Zealand from eastern Polynesia in the latter part of the 1st millennium. Māori origins therefore cannot be separated from those of their Polynesian ancestors (for more information see Polynesian culture). Archaeological and linguistic evidence (see Sutton 1994 cited in References section below) suggests there were probably several waves of migration from Eastern Polynesia to New Zealand between 800 and 1300. Māori oral history describes their arrival from Hawaiki (a mythical homeland in tropical Polynesia) by large ocean–going canoes (waka). Some say Hawaiki encompasses all the islands in the Pacific. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the idea arose that Māori had voyaged to New Zealand in the so-called 'Great Fleet of 1350AD' which claims that seven canoes arrived simultaneously. What is the origin of the Maoris of New Zealand?
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
What is the one place you culd visit it you had only a week to live?
What is the one place you culd visit it you had only a week to live? st petersburg beach, fl What is the one place you culd visit it you had only a week to live? Ireland. I would love to go back and tour all of Ireland, but I would wanted to be taken around by someone who is native to each city/town/village I would visit. Also, I would love to make sure that my family came and got to enjoy their remaining time with me.
Ireland. I would love to go back and tour all of Ireland, but I would wanted to be taken around by someone who is native to each city/town/village I would visit. Also, I would love to make sure that my family came and got to enjoy their remaining time with me.
There's a spot outside the Speedwell Cavern in the Derbyshire Peak District where I first went as a child that has it all for me. scenic beauty, ruggedness, majesty, mystery, the open air and people coming and going to remind me of all the wonderful folk who have passed through my life.
Anywhere in Japan or Korea because I havent been there before.
Galapagus Islands 7 day boat trip
my mother's place.I'd go wherever she is if I had one week left to live.
well first and foremost dont get too touchy about the 7 day thing, because you know exactly how long you have, its better than not knowing and getting killed in a moment, so try to enjoy yourself and have fun, dont go to a place where it is too quite or where only scenic beauty soothes the eye, go to a place where you can completely open up and maybe become a kid again, how about Hong Kong??its beautiful, fun filled, a little expensive (which you can afford if you are dying soon) and you will never get bored.and if you are lucky, u may learn a few chinese words before you die, if the pronounciation doesnt kill you in advance..
What is the official flower of New Zealand?
What is the official flower of New Zealand? New Zealand does not have an official flower What is the official flower of New Zealand? New Zealand Kowhai ( Sophora Microphylla )
http://www.nzflower.co.nz/images/sophoramicrophylla_kmcmillan.jpg You figure it out :)
Official Flower: Pohutukawa Tree
National Plant: Fern
Bird and Emblem: Kiwi
New Zealand Kowhai ( Sophora Microphylla )
http://www.nzflower.co.nz/images/sophoramicrophylla_kmcmillan.jpg You figure it out :)
Official Flower: Pohutukawa Tree
National Plant: Fern
Bird and Emblem: Kiwi
There isnt an official flower; however, the silver fern is a popular sports symbol for New Zealand teams.
There is not really an official flower for NZ but the pohutukawa is most probably close enough. silver fern is not a flower.
there isn't one but if we had to choose
it would either be the flowers of
the pohutukawa tree or the kowhai tree
What is the offical bird of New Zealand?
Clue : It is not the Kiwi !What is the offical bird of New Zealand? There is no official bird for New Zealand; however the brown kiwi is accepted by most New Zealanders as representative of their country. What is the offical bird of New Zealand? Casoar?
Emu?
Casoar?
Emu?
We are called Kiwi's because of the flightless bird - the Kiwi. I'd say its our official bird.
Yes it is the Kiwi:
The kiwi is New Zealand's national icon and part of our image world-wide. New Zealanders have been "Kiwis" since the days of the First World War. It's a nickname bestowed by fellow Australian soldiers, and it stuck. Today our identity as Kiwis is based around our national bird.
what is the nearest beach to melbourne city?
what is the nearest beach to melbourne city? st kilda what is the nearest beach to melbourne city? St Kilda
St Kilda
St Kilda, or Elwood both are great beaches although St Kilda beach is closer to Ackland St (great cakes and food) and also Luna Park.
has to be St Kilda beach, just watch out though,St Kilda is just a bit rough, Prostitues/drugs etc.
so long as your a bit careful you'll be fine.
What the other say, but if you want to go to a great beach Torquay is about 1hr away and is the surf capital of Australia, awesome dude.
What is the name of the train in New Zealand?
What is the name of the train in New Zealand? .and since you post this under "Queenstown", the only train anywhere near there is NOT part of the NZ Rail network, but the Kingston Flyer -
http://www.kingstonflyer.co.nz/ What is the name of the train in New Zealand? If you are asking about the national rail network it is New Zealand Rail.
They have a few key routes with names including:
The Overlander Train (Auckland - Wellington)
The TranzCoastal Train (Picton - Christchurch)
The TranzAlpine (Christchurch - Greymouth)
If you are asking about the national rail network it is New Zealand Rail.
They have a few key routes with names including:
The Overlander Train (Auckland - Wellington)
The TranzCoastal Train (Picton - Christchurch)
The TranzAlpine (Christchurch - Greymouth)
What is the name of the stretch of water between the North and South Islands?
What is the name of the stretch of water between the North and South Islands? Cook Strait.
The ferry crossing from Wellington to Picton is one of the most beautiful in the World.
Enjoy. What is the name of the stretch of water between the North and South Islands? The River Mersey
The River Mersey
Cook Strait
Definitely not the River Mersey.
Cook Strait is correct, and I can see it from my house. The sun is shining on it today, and it looks very calm.
The ferry trip to Picton is very nice.
but not on a rough day. and the cook straight does get rough..
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