Are you a "Kiwi"? Tell us about life in NZ today. Or if you've visited, share your favourite part of the journey you made. Be nice! And please read the policy on criticism in the video description before leaving any critical comments. All comments are moderated.
Great video mate! As a kiwi I think one of the greatest things about NZ is how everyone lives together and there is no real socialogical ethnic divide, exemplified by the coat of arms. When trying to explain to people from America they just can't understand.
Spectacular… Thank you so much. We just came back from two months driving New Zealand north and South islands, five weeks in the south island three in the north. We’ve travelled this world a fair amount and live in a small town in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada. I have found, in New Zealand, my other safe and wonderful place on this planet earth. Thank you.
From NZ and just happen to have some Canadian and American friends over atm. One thing they have commented on is how visible and valued indigenous culture and perspective is here. From our perspective it seems we still have challenges to overcome, but it does seem more part of our lives.
Yes we do have an upper hand compared to other indigenous cultures (not saying it in a competitive way), and we will not stop until we have all that we have lost
@@Jdd924 just curious. What "information" do you find is false? Like there is more than one bit of info in this video and certainly this is not all wrong.
Beautifully done mate, your videos on NZ hammer home to me how much I have to be proud of my country, I forget the good things about Aotearoa New Zealand living the day-to day here, cheers!
Wonderful to hear! Thanks. Yes, my videos try to portray the good things about each country, without sugar coating. Living day to day here in Britain with all the negativity in the media, it's easy to forget how much we have to be proud of. NZ has always punched above its weight - look at all those greats in the people section, with just a small few million population compared to my own overcrowded isle!
Its NEW ZEALAND,and you havn't said anything about his comment on maori being colonisers ,because this statement proves maori are NOT indigenous to NEW ZEALAND
@@Geodiode The population density in NZ cities is just as high as many Australian and US cities, so we aren't really less crowded than them however. Not sure how we would compare to cities in the UK other than London though but I imagine NZ cities would have a similar density to them. The main reason our overall density is so low is the small number of major population centres.
I'm not a Kiwi, but if I could arrange it, would become one in a heartbeat. My favorite country in the world. I have had the privilege of visiting, and I have very close friends there. There's just something ... different ... about New Zealand. Laid back, friendly, beautiful in so many ways. Kiwis just get on with life in NZ, the ones I know are super happy to be there, and I love how the country just does what's best for New Zealand and New Zealanders without having to worry about being a Great Global Power like the U.S. does. Of course it's not perfect, no country is, but if I could choose to live anywhere in the world and become a citizen, it would be here. Unfortunately (and maybe understandably?) it's pretty hard to get citizenship there (I've looked into it), especially if you're looking at retiring there. It would be difficult for most people to reach the income requirements, I think. Yes, if you can get a job there, then that's one way to do it. But hard to do if you're an older person. Other option is for the adult child to get a job there and apply to have us join him (as he is an only child), but even then it would take several years before we could qualify to come. So -- maybe someday it will work out. For now I'll just have to be happy with my memories and with videos like this that remind me of my heart-home.
You clearly have a romantic view of this country..... New Zealand is hard to live in.....it's very expensive ( $13 for a gallon of gas) and atm a complete mess with the economy and political climate. Tall Poppy creates very problematic mental health issues...highest suicide rate per capitia in the world. Child poverty here is very sad and the health care system is collapsing. Be careful what you wish for.
Just a correction: the name of the South Island is Te WAI Pounamu, not "Wei". Also, "Mount Cook" is increasingly referred to by it's Maori name of Aoraki (Cloud Piercer). Likewise, the iconic Mount Egmont, with its similarity to Mt Fujiyama, is routinely referred to nowadays as "Mount Taranaki",
My family moved away to Australia when i was nine. I have many fond memories of beautiful landscapes, beaches, sailing in the bays, boating on the rivers, the busy farms. Ill always be proud of New Zealand
Despite being from the opposite corner of the Polynesian Triangle over 4500 miles (7300 km) away, many of the Māori words and placenames of New Zealand are very familiar to me, and I find myself being able to understand a surprising amount when it’s spoken. It’s amazing how similar the languages are despite the vast distance of geographic separation. The Kōhanga Reo model of Māori language immersion education was also the basis for Hawaiʻi’s own Pūnana Leo, though I was never a student myself.
Fascinating to hear from a Hawai'ian (I'm assuming?). Yes, you have more in common with the Maori language than others in nearer islands such as New Caledonia.
@@Geodiode I don’t have any Polynesian ancestry myself, but I have many extended family members who do and learned the language as a university student. Hawaiʻi is a very culturally and ethnically diverse place, and even people who don’t speak the Hawaiian language still have some idea of how its grammar works because of our local creole language, even if they don’t know it.
Everywhere I visited in the Pacific (Kiwi resident in Aus), I kept hearing words and phrases I grew up with in NZ. When I got to Hawaii I understood most of the place-names and was delighted to hear the first Hawaiians speaking what was essentially my homeland’s indigenous language. I had seen art similar to both Māori and Hawaiian on the west coast of Canada many years earlier and similarities in language too. I kept wanting to hug the Hawaiians when I finally went there, because I realised what incredible navigators they must have been, travelling from the centre of the Pacific to the far north and even farther south to NZ. And the Spanish and Brits thought that they were the great navigators and explorers in their big sailing ships!! Rank amateurs compared to Hawaiians. ❤
What I love about living in paradise is that we have gained the description: "No country in the world has a bad word to say against New Zealand" We can live with that.
2:09: 🌍 New Zealand is a remote and beautiful country formed by the fusion of two cultures. 5:24: ! New Zealand is a country consisting of two main islands, with the South Island being larger and more mountainous. 9:38: 🌦 The weather in New Zealand is notoriously changeable, with dramatic changes happening up to four times a day due to the surrounding oceanic waters. 13:02: 🌍 New Zealand is a secular country with a diverse population and a parliamentary system of government. 16:39: New Zealand's economy is driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism, with the latter being the main source of foreign currency. Recap by Tammy AI
I can’t wait to visit. In February 2023, Hubby and I will be flying to Australia from the States and will also be visiting New Zealand and Tasmania. We are excited to be cruising the area and exploring all the wonderful sites, cities and natural areas plus the best part, meeting the people.
This was exactly the kind of video I was looking for. I am surprised that the order of the narration was exactly in the form of how I create my notes. Thank you so much!
As a recent immigrant to NZ from USA, this country has been amazing to live in. The melting pot of cultures and diversity of people is awesome. The landscapes of the Southern Alps is absolutely stunning. No other place have I lived has been like this. Truly the highlight to my teenage years.
Just stumbled upon both your wee docos about New Zealand, and I have to say, I'm rather impressed. Yes, both docos could do with a bit of corrective mahi (work) but all in all, they are both inspirational, and fairly onpoint. Agree with others that there are some things missing, but I think that overall, you did a wonderful job. This place, this culture, is incredibly nuanced. Its not an easy place to try and describe for the masses. We have a melting pot of culture here who settled in this region of the world - tangata whenua, pakeha, Chinese - and then of course everyone else. There is much to still be recognised and corrected. There is much to undo and recover. There is much to bring back to life and honour. But I do believe that we, as a beautiful nation, can continue this mahi in the right direction.
as an Indonesian, NZ history is very similar to ours! but our history with Civilization is earlier, Asian settlement, European settlement, and farmland also damages the Java island's ecosystem, thx good the settlers don't kill their king! unlike what happened in the Bali kingdom, and NZ was saved from communism and Asian extremists like Japanese occupation, extreme oriental settlers, Muslims, and Hindus! As an Austronesian fellow my wish for Kiwi to remain stoic, individualistic, and happy, hopes the spirit of the old will always be with them, we are still proud of Madagascar!!
Well done again, it’s a very rare thing to watch a presentation of this kind originating from outside NZ that as a 5th generation Kiwi I felt entirely comfortable with from start to finish. Congratulations also on being so current with your stats. Cheers from NZ . For telling Kiwis and Ozzie’s apart get each to say “chance”, “dance” and the number “six” 😀
Another great video....New Zealand is a great country Although I haven't had a chance to visit yet due to how far away they are...new Zealand reminds me of some to some things from my city here in Bavaria...They are very similar, especially in terms of landscapes, salute to all the kiwis.
@@michaelmarama-de4gx the most exaggerating comment if I ever saw one. Auckland ain't Rio de jainero. You'll never see gangs in NZ if you never travel in those circles.
@@MistaCUNextTuesday but Its true I'm only telling the truth of my one off experience in New Zealand. Definitely a dangerous country, North Island specifically speaking
Mate, it’s beautiful. I’ve been to the South Island and it’s truly amazing. I think it’s so much more photogenic than where I’m from, Australia. It’s also clean, safe with great food.
Wonderful presentation!!! The scenery is truly majestic... such stunning mountain, forest and coastal landscapes. The country also has a very fascinating history, although its such a short history. I hope to visit one day since its so close to Australia. Thank you so much for all your hard work :) Hope you're doing well
That is exactly how I feel. Friendly people. And everywhere I go is another beautiful place. I think equal to the environmentis the Maori people, their culture and te reo. I am influenced by tikanga Maori. It is the most connected culture I know of, which is true for other indigenous cultured. I am treated with such care and practical assistance by Maori wherever I go. This really hsppened when I started getting some grey hair. Yesterday I dropped some coins and a Maori man immediatelybegan to retrieve them for me. A week ago I had to find parking by going up about 12 levels to park my vehicle at the hospital. When I returned I couldn't remember which floor I parked my vehicle on. A Maori lady stopped everything and said she would help me, starting from the top floor. I was blown away by how quickly someone helped me out. But this is clearly standard practise for Maori because significant acts of kindness happen all the time. I know a homeless guy. He told me that a Maori fella gave him a hundred dollars one day. He is also given food often by Maori. Most Kiwis are friendly and helpful. But tangata whenua are so kind and staunch. I have looked at so many religions. But the whole Maori belief system, concepts and tikanga are by far my favourite ways of living, due humility, strength, kindness, and to the connection to absolutely everything.
Watched both parts, and have to thank you for such a good description of a country we don't hear about every day. Beautiful photography chosen, and excellent commentary.
Beautiful country, my bucket list is to visit the country of New Zealand 🇳🇿, I watch the videos of how important the trucking industry is, as a retired truck driver of 45 years here in The USA 🇺🇸, I live here in Pennsylvania, I have traveled to many countries in Asia, but I definitely want to visit Australia 🇦🇺 and New Zealand 🇳🇿 someday 😊! Great Video
Thank you for this fabulous documentary. I'm one of the 50% or so of Kiwis not born in Auckland, but it's been my home for more than 40 years. I arrived in the 1980's and have seen NZ culture develop from being somewhat apologetic for not being as good as Australia or Britain or for being Maori or Asian to one where there is increasing pride and confidence in who we are together as well as for the unique contributions we each bring. Just my view of course :-)
Thank you so much for these two videos! I accidentally migrated from Aotearoa/NZ to Oz 45 years ago and am now looking for videos to show a Ukrainian Zoom friend. What a perfect way to show him the history and culture that formed me. ❤️❤️❤️
Its crazy how big the ostriches evolved to be, I can only imagine looking up at such a massive bird more than twice my height! This is another great video, good job Geodiode!
Interestingly, moas closest relatives are the South American tinamous, while the kiwis closest relatives are the elephant birds of Madagascar. I’m fortunate enough to own a few moa bones, if you’re lucky enough you can find them eroding out of limestone outcrops etc.
I was born and raised in NZ (Pakeha-Asian), but just happened to be living in Australia when the covid lockdowns hit. In Melbourne they lasted for about 7 months in 2020, but the following year I returned to NZ and it was like covid didn't exist. I was wearing a mask and shopping in the mornings before work, then showering when I got home in Melbourne, but in NZ everyone was out at the cafes and in town as normal prior to the Delta variant. Another interesting point is that the North Island doesn't get cold enough to snow (aside from the higher mountains) - the temperatures typically reach 4 degrees in winter and peak at 28 in summer, while Melbourne was 0 or below in winter and 38 in summer with Sydney around 5 in winter and 40 in summer (during my time in Australia). The section on fauna and flora could have been longer with flora such as the Kauri tree (like a miniature redwood in terms of size and usage), Pohutukawa (common beach tree), cabbage tree, and silver fern being cultural icons while fauna including the Tuatara (spiny lizard), Pukeko (Australasian swamp hen), Weta (grasshopper), Albatross, and the extinct Haast Eagle (giant eagle preying on Moa) being noteworthy. Food would have also been another interesting topic - traditional hangi and kina, as well as Euro-Asiatic influences in current cuisine. As a viewer, I'm quite interested in the daily lives of people from interesting places so it would have been good to see what people do for work and how they spend weekends - Kiwis would largely be hunting/fishing - but I watched a few YT videos on Tristan da Cunha (Edinburgh of the Seven Seas) and didn't get a gauge of their daily routines/rituals.
It's always interesting to see what people from other countries think of my home, but as expected there are many tinfoil hats from here with strong opinions - like those who hate the name Aotearoa (wasn't a problem until it became a government referendum), debaters of the flag (again, political referendum), and the whole "schools teach wrong. Maori weren't the first settlers" debate. The stronger they argue, the less valid their opinions are.
yep, my older brother lives and works in Australia for about 20 years now, whenever he comes over to meet our family i always joke about his Ozzie accent.
New Zealanders are everywhere in the world.... makes you wonder what would happen if they all returned home. I am a Kiwi, though I also hold British and Australian citizenship, I have lived and worked in 7 different countries ..... New Zealand is the best, in my opinion.
Overall and including part 1 was a very interesting and informative view. At 10:20 with all due respect, you provide no evidence that half the North Island’s deforestation happened before the arrival of European settlers. From all accounts recorded by early settlers (pioneers) who cleared approximately 60% of land over a 50 year period for towns, farming, roads and and rail. Great South Road (the longest actual) was built through rugged terrain to transport support troops and supplies when land wars began in 1860. Although there skirmishes over land it only took 20 years until civil war broke out. There was deforestation prior to European arrival however, according to Maori and regional knowledge, approximately 15-20% maximum. Which were used to create settlements (including buildings, implements and utensils) and areas for gardening and a network of walking tracks to traverse within tribal boundaries as well as to other areas to visit relatives, political and for war. 26 generations from the arrival of the Tainui canoe, calculates to an enormous “Family Tree”. In 2023, I am fortunate enough that I can traverse the entire country and never have to book a motel. If I did and my relatives found out that I was in town and didn’t stop to at least say “kia ora whanau” I’d be verbally and rightfully chastised.
Hi John, great to hear about your family history and your ability to never have to book a hotel. Regarding deforestation, there are differing opinions, and it is hard to get real proof of the percentage. "Half" was an estimate based on the various resources I found. I felt it was important to mention that there was some deforestation to dispel the myth of the Maori being "at one with nature". Yes they weren't as bad as the Europeans when it came to transforming the natural landscape to their own needs, but they did change things, case in point the extinction of the Moa birds.
@@Geodiode I totally agree that the unfortunate demise of the Moa population was caused partly by Maori settlement and deforestation. The breeding of one egg didn’t help population growth either, compared with other bird species. There is archaeological evidence of significant numbers of intact Moa skeletal remains found in underground caves. Archaeologists believed they had fallen (most were found with broken limbs) through crevices in the ground created by water (Waitomo) and died from starvation. Although I am not surprised, I appreciate and acknowledge all of the content you have shared however, the narrative is still very similar to many past and present day historians. In 2023, 183 years since the signing of the “TREATY” and Maori are finally being slowly accepted by the majority as part and parcel of the NZ’s fibre and identity. It’s been a long long journey yet we’ve just begun to acknowledge that Maori don’t see the land as an asset but an extension of who we are… keep up the great work
The British are solely responsible for ruining New Zealand by introducing so much non native life to the island and ruining our natural balance. A thing you made sure to do to not only the land but the Native people all over the world. Germany has nothing on Britain when it comes to genocide my Doda as she liked to be called (Hebrew for aunt ) said when she married my uncle and we told her about what they did to us and Natives of the world. Only a Brit would have the audacity to want to “point that out.” Unreal.
This has been an awesome to watch thank you. For a balanced view, there are also some famous Māori figures from New Zealand, Aotearoa, such as Derek Lardelli who wrote the pre-match haka (not hakas) for the All Blacks.
As Aussies my wife and I have been on 4 roadtrips around both the north and south islands - in terms of natural beauty NZ has to be one of the most scenic countries on the planet. The people are friendly and welcoming although they do like to have a dig at us Aussies just as we do with them but its usually only good natured fun. There seems to be a substantial difference between the North and South islands with the south having abundant lakes, rivers, snow capped mountains , verdant agricultural lands and forrests, the north is also beautiful but is more volcanic in nature and the Maori culture is a far more evident. There are currently 670,000 kiwis living in Australia and to tell you the truth I much prefer them to people arriving from any other part of the world as they fit into the way of life here so seemlessly. Our 2 countries share a lot in common so its a pretty easy for Aus or NZ citizens to jump the ditch in either direction...
Under our New immigration laws, Australian's are the only Citizens,able to buy, purchase properties in NZ, everyone else has to, 1 be a citizen, 2 have a current NZ tax number, 3 have a current NZ bank account And Australian's,can become NZ Citizens after 4years and go onto the NZ health system's,
A good presentation, especially on geography, but you left out one of our greatest cultural aspects: FOOD. Fish and chips from the local takeaway (sometimes with Whitebait or Paua fritters), Jaffas, Pineapple lumps and Spaceman candy sticks at cinemas, Pavlova at family gatherings, McDonald's locally famous Kiwiburger, chocolate and strawberry Lambingtons, The Longest Drink In Town (AKA milkshakes), locally-made soft drinks (L&P and Foxton Fizz).... come to think of it, you could probably make a separate video on Kiwi food. Edit: how could I forget pies? (mince and cheese, bacon and egg, potato top...)
Second Generation Kiwi here - my Grandparents came here from Scotland on an island hopping holiday through the pacific and loved it so much they stayed. Born and bred in Christchurch I have been through a bunch but still call these islands home. Now I am engaged and have brought my Fiance here, she says there is a considerable culture shock but my god the scenery and people make it. There are issues still - criminalization of Cannabis is a huge waste of time and money, our housing market over the last decade has split the country into the haves and have nots, and much like the North Americans we are increasingly being polarized into the left and right leaning politically. However our healthcare system, while underfunded is still lightyears ahead of what I have seen overseas, our green conscious is coming back into the forefront of most of the national minds, and I am proud that we are still nuclear free and focus on renewable energy.
Great Video! I was worried you were going to miss Lord Rutherford, but seems you saved the best to last! Living in New Zealand is great, however I sometimes feel we are a bit isolated. Even with modern social media and communications, I feel many people get a sort of closeted mindset which can be to our detriment. This isolation has also benefited us in recent years, and is a prime factor in our success tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. While we have led the world in some areas such as Women's rights, I feel in the modern day we are falling behind in some areas. Over all a wonderful country to live in, and I feel very lucky to be able to call Aotearoa home (Yes, we should change the name... What relevance does Zealand have...)
@@GeodiodeAs far as contributions to the world, Rutherford absolutely takes the cake. I think he's my top choice too. I went to the same Highschool he went to! I lived only 15-20 minutes away from his hometown
I truly enjoyed this informative video and thank you for it! The only constructive feedback I can offer is to include Burt Monroe as a notable Kiwi and the filming of "The Worlds Fastest Indian" as it is one of my all time favorite movie and stories:)! Cheers!
Ha! I knew you would love the "Offerings to the gods !!!" So looking forward to my first trip to NZ at the end of the month. Hope to make it down to Invercargill and visit the museum @@Geodiode
NZ is one of the few countries to have sign language as an official language. In fact the only official languages (that have special status as such in law) are Te Reo Māori and NZSL. English is official by default but it doesn’t have the same special legal status
Excellent video. I watched part one as well. I think you should include some more information about yachting. As a small nation the Kiwis are dominant sailors on the world stage. Sir Peter Blake nor the America's cup accomplishments are not mentioned.
I was rather surprised to learn that New Zealand has a smaller percentage of arable land than Australia despite the general impression of it being a nice green land 🤔
I didn't know this fact, but by "arable" do we mean cattle ranching? If so that makes sense, considering those enormous ranges in Oz. But if you only mean "can support crops", then this seems a bit off!
@Geodiode Agricultural land is made up of arable land (growing crops) and pasture land (raising livestock). So what surprised me was New Zealand having a smaller percentage of arable land than Australia because it is a greener place, but apparently, the soil is not so great for growing crops. New Zealand and Australia both raise a lot of livestock.
For reference it takes over 1 day and 6 hours to drive from the Northern regions of New Zealand to the southernmost town of the country which accounts to 30 hours of driving 😳
The same thing happens to the entire South Island of New Zealand. It is a long island perpendicular to the Roaring Forties, a prevailing wind blowing west to east, about 40 to 50 degrees of southern latitude, from the Indian Ocean, picking up rain as is passes below the southern coast of Australia, then slamming into the South Island. Most of the rain, sometimes over ten feet per year, then falls on the West Coast of the South Island, while most of the East coast is very dry, only relieved by southerly rainfall from Antarctica. NOTE ON REGIONAL NAMES IN NEW ZEALAND a) in New Zealand English we precede geographic regions with the definite article "the" b) we don't really think about it, here, but most of New Zealand regional names are oriented to the compass and their geographical position c) the northern-most island is called The North Island, d) the middle (largest) island is called The South Island e) the smallest, southern-most island is Stewart Island [named for an early 19th C. whaler captain] d) the northern-most province of the North Island is Northland e) the northern-most point of land in Northland is called North Cape f) running south to north up the western coast of the entire length of the South Island, are the Southern Alps. g) the most easterly point of land of the North Island is the East Cape h) the southern-most province of the South Island ( which includes Stewart Island) is called Southland [fun fact- I was born and raised there] i) the western-most province of the South Island is called Westland g) if you want to refer to the entire coast of the island you are on, i.e. the coast nearest Australia, we refer to them both as the West Coast. Context determines the West Coast of which island. If no context is given, we mean the West Coast of the South Island.
I really like the fusion between the European and Maori cultures. While we cannot undo the wrongdoings of the past, New Zealand has at least taken steps to preserve and nurture the indigenous culture and people that are now an integral part of the nation. Even just a little, it makes NZ unique compared to Britain's other former settler-colonial nations.
Great videos!!!.Maybe missed out Tokelau to encompass the 'Realm' and Antarctica (Ross Dependency) is a nice shout out. Using 2020 trade data for a video 3 years later, NZ is now by now means a net exporter.
@Geodiode Woops typo 'NZ is now by NO means a net exporter. Still agriculture by far, use to be tourisn 5 years ago. Have record high values for exports and imports, but with vehicles and fuel imports skyrocketing, they also also have largest deficit ever.
9:12 in the north island you find forest and scrub with many rainforest in central or rather te puku o te ika and up north stand the famous kauri and pohutukawa forests
Deforestation on a huge scale began as more and more colonials arrived to settle in NZ. They needed timber to build homes, timber to build business buildings and factories. They cut down the trees to clear the land to farm and grow food for their livestock and food for their families. Commercially, they cut down and milled the timber and shipped tons and tons of native logs to England [ eg, used the Kauri, for masts and spars for sailing ships, for building bridges, wharves, mine - props, rail sleepers and for the exterior and interior of houses as well.. also Totara and Kahikatea ]. Maori had used the native trees to build waka, tools and weapons, marae and pa. Maori left most of the native flora, trees and ferns intact, and the idea of Maori deforestation is over the top and incorrect. Ngamihi.
Thank you for this video! Its interesting.. i live in Auckland, where 1/4 of the population live.. our views do not look like what you showed haha. I can drive 15 minutes to get some lovely bushwalks, but for the most part I get suburbia, city, and traffic
Are you a "Kiwi"? Tell us about life in NZ today. Or if you've visited, share your favourite part of the journey you made.
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Great video mate! As a kiwi I think one of the greatest things about NZ is how everyone lives together and there is no real socialogical ethnic divide, exemplified by the coat of arms.
When trying to explain to people from America they just can't understand.
Only "mistake" is the haka is not to strike fear into the opponent, it's a challenge, to the side, otherwise fantastic overview the country
I'm a proud Kiwi living in Sydney but I left my heart in Wellington NZ.
THE MEAT TASTE LIKE SHIT IN THE SUPER MARKETS. BECAUSE ALL THE GOOD STUFF GETS EXPORTED.
There is no WHITE culture in NEW ZEALAND. There are only criminals.
I have to say as a kiwi living in new Zealand i have to say this doco is spot on and even emotional to watch thank you.
i agree im from auckland
too right im from dunnas
i had a tear at one point. im from wellys
Thank you all!
As a Kiwi & lived here most of my 70 years , I think Mr. Ranson has depicted Aotearoa here very very accurately.
Thank you v much. Glad you enjoyed the vid!
It's New Zealand.
Spectacular… Thank you so much. We just came back from two months driving New Zealand north and South islands, five weeks in the south island three in the north.
We’ve travelled this world a fair amount and live in a small town in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada. I have found, in New Zealand, my other safe and wonderful place on this planet earth.
Thank you.
From NZ and just happen to have some Canadian and American friends over atm. One thing they have commented on is how visible and valued indigenous culture and perspective is here. From our perspective it seems we still have challenges to overcome, but it does seem more part of our lives.
Couldn’t agree more!
It's not yet perfect, but kiwis do really well in integrating and valuing the Maori culture.
Yes we do have an upper hand compared to other indigenous cultures (not saying it in a competitive way), and we will not stop until we have all that we have lost
@@Jdd924 wtf are you saying
@@Jdd924 just curious. What "information" do you find is false? Like there is more than one bit of info in this video and certainly this is not all wrong.
Beautifully done mate, your videos on NZ hammer home to me how much I have to be proud of my country, I forget the good things about Aotearoa New Zealand living the day-to day here, cheers!
Wonderful to hear! Thanks. Yes, my videos try to portray the good things about each country, without sugar coating. Living day to day here in Britain with all the negativity in the media, it's easy to forget how much we have to be proud of. NZ has always punched above its weight - look at all those greats in the people section, with just a small few million population compared to my own overcrowded isle!
Its NEW ZEALAND,and you havn't said anything about his comment on maori being colonisers ,because this statement proves maori are NOT indigenous to NEW ZEALAND
@@steventhomas9461who hurt you?
@@Geodiode The population density in NZ cities is just as high as many Australian and US cities, so we aren't really less crowded than them however. Not sure how we would compare to cities in the UK other than London though but I imagine NZ cities would have a similar density to them. The main reason our overall density is so low is the small number of major population centres.
@@steventhomas9461you must lead an extremely miserable existence
I'm not a Kiwi, but if I could arrange it, would become one in a heartbeat. My favorite country in the world. I have had the privilege of visiting, and I have very close friends there. There's just something ... different ... about New Zealand. Laid back, friendly, beautiful in so many ways. Kiwis just get on with life in NZ, the ones I know are super happy to be there, and I love how the country just does what's best for New Zealand and New Zealanders without having to worry about being a Great Global Power like the U.S. does. Of course it's not perfect, no country is, but if I could choose to live anywhere in the world and become a citizen, it would be here.
Unfortunately (and maybe understandably?) it's pretty hard to get citizenship there (I've looked into it), especially if you're looking at retiring there. It would be difficult for most people to reach the income requirements, I think. Yes, if you can get a job there, then that's one way to do it. But hard to do if you're an older person. Other option is for the adult child to get a job there and apply to have us join him (as he is an only child), but even then it would take several years before we could qualify to come. So -- maybe someday it will work out. For now I'll just have to be happy with my memories and with videos like this that remind me of my heart-home.
Glad you liked the vid. I'm sure there's a way to emigrate there - they're pretty pro-immigration.
You clearly have a romantic view of this country..... New Zealand is hard to live in.....it's very expensive ( $13 for a gallon of gas) and atm a complete mess with the economy and political climate. Tall Poppy creates very problematic mental health issues...highest suicide rate per capitia in the world. Child poverty here is very sad and the health care system is collapsing. Be careful what you wish for.
I could marry you if you're a bloke. Unless you've got some weird stuff going on.....
You would have to be reborn here to be a kiwi
😂 all that rubbish you wrote is utter garbage
Just a correction: the name of the South Island is Te WAI Pounamu, not "Wei". Also, "Mount Cook" is increasingly referred to by it's Maori name of Aoraki (Cloud Piercer). Likewise, the iconic Mount Egmont, with its similarity to Mt Fujiyama, is routinely referred to nowadays as "Mount Taranaki",
He said "wai"
Well at least he didn't say "Aotearoa" is the Maori name of NZ, which is a modern myth and complete BS for a number of reasons, so respect for that!
What is it then@@Battleneter
@@davewatson4654there isn’t one
@@Battleneteryou must lead a very miserable existence
My family moved away to Australia when i was nine. I have many fond memories of beautiful landscapes, beaches, sailing in the bays, boating on the rivers, the busy farms. Ill always be proud of New Zealand
Good for you i live in a shitty country
This is SO helpful and very educational. Well presented. Your content is always fantastic. Steps ahead. Well done again, Geodiode!
Thanks so much Andrew!
Great video, thank you! I would humbly add the great Jean Batten to your list of notable Kiwis. One of the most daring, skilled aviators of her time.
Despite being from the opposite corner of the Polynesian Triangle over 4500 miles (7300 km) away, many of the Māori words and placenames of New Zealand are very familiar to me, and I find myself being able to understand a surprising amount when it’s spoken. It’s amazing how similar the languages are despite the vast distance of geographic separation. The Kōhanga Reo model of Māori language immersion education was also the basis for Hawaiʻi’s own Pūnana Leo, though I was never a student myself.
Fascinating to hear from a Hawai'ian (I'm assuming?). Yes, you have more in common with the Maori language than others in nearer islands such as New Caledonia.
@@Geodiode I don’t have any Polynesian ancestry myself, but I have many extended family members who do and learned the language as a university student. Hawaiʻi is a very culturally and ethnically diverse place, and even people who don’t speak the Hawaiian language still have some idea of how its grammar works because of our local creole language, even if they don’t know it.
Everywhere I visited in the Pacific (Kiwi resident in Aus), I kept hearing words and phrases I grew up with in NZ. When I got to Hawaii I understood most of the place-names and was delighted to hear the first Hawaiians speaking what was essentially my homeland’s indigenous language. I had seen art similar to both Māori and Hawaiian on the west coast of Canada many years earlier and similarities in language too. I kept wanting to hug the Hawaiians when I finally went there, because I realised what incredible navigators they must have been, travelling from the centre of the Pacific to the far north and even farther south to NZ. And the Spanish and Brits thought that they were the great navigators and explorers in their big sailing ships!! Rank amateurs compared to Hawaiians. ❤
What I love about living in paradise is that we have gained the description:
"No country in the world has a bad word to say against New Zealand"
We can live with that.
2:09: 🌍 New Zealand is a remote and beautiful country formed by the fusion of two cultures.
5:24: ! New Zealand is a country consisting of two main islands, with the South Island being larger and more mountainous.
9:38: 🌦 The weather in New Zealand is notoriously changeable, with dramatic changes happening up to four times a day due to the surrounding oceanic waters.
13:02: 🌍 New Zealand is a secular country with a diverse population and a parliamentary system of government.
16:39: New Zealand's economy is driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism, with the latter being the main source of foreign currency.
Recap by Tammy AI
One of the most beautiful countries in the world 👍
Been greatly enjoying these. I want to explore the world and learn many languages thanks to this series primarily.
Glad you enjoy it! Yep, definitely wants to make one travel and explore!
Excellent information and high production quality. I’m definitely going to explore your other articles Geodiode
Thanks Steven, and yes, I hope you get to enjoy my other content.
Thanks for sharing! We enjoyed learning about NZ through your videos!
I can’t wait to visit. In February 2023, Hubby and I will be flying to Australia from the States and will also be visiting New Zealand and Tasmania. We are excited to be cruising the area and exploring all the wonderful sites, cities and natural areas plus the best part, meeting the people.
Have a wonderful trip!
This was exactly the kind of video I was looking for. I am surprised that the order of the narration was exactly in the form of how I create my notes. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
From NZ, thanks for putting together this video, it is awesome! My favorite part of NZ is Mt Cook, great to see it featured.
Glad you liked the vid! I hope to see Mt Cook one day also!
Just came back from a new zealand trip. This video is highly informative and accurate. Highly recommend to visit if you have time to do so
As a recent immigrant to NZ from USA, this country has been amazing to live in. The melting pot of cultures and diversity of people is awesome. The landscapes of the Southern Alps is absolutely stunning. No other place have I lived has been like this. Truly the highlight to my teenage years.
Welcome,hope you settle and make a future here for yourself,most come to NZ,get, citizenship,the leave for Aus,
Happy future to you,👍
Just stumbled upon both your wee docos about New Zealand, and I have to say, I'm rather impressed. Yes, both docos could do with a bit of corrective mahi (work) but all in all, they are both inspirational, and fairly onpoint. Agree with others that there are some things missing, but I think that overall, you did a wonderful job. This place, this culture, is incredibly nuanced. Its not an easy place to try and describe for the masses. We have a melting pot of culture here who settled in this region of the world - tangata whenua, pakeha, Chinese - and then of course everyone else. There is much to still be recognised and corrected. There is much to undo and recover. There is much to bring back to life and honour.
But I do believe that we, as a beautiful nation, can continue this mahi in the right direction.
as an Indonesian, NZ history is very similar to ours! but our history with Civilization is earlier, Asian settlement, European settlement, and farmland also damages the Java island's ecosystem, thx good the settlers don't kill their king! unlike what happened in the Bali kingdom, and NZ was saved from communism and Asian extremists like Japanese occupation, extreme oriental settlers, Muslims, and Hindus! As an Austronesian fellow my wish for Kiwi to remain stoic, individualistic, and happy, hopes the spirit of the old will always be with them, we are still proud of Madagascar!!
This channel is the One Man National Geographic. Thanks for picking up where they left off.
Thank so much! Sadly NG has gone downhill in recent years.
Well done again, it’s a very rare thing to watch a presentation of this kind originating from outside NZ that as a 5th generation Kiwi I felt entirely comfortable with from start to finish. Congratulations also on being so current with your stats. Cheers from NZ . For telling Kiwis and Ozzie’s apart get each to say “chance”, “dance” and the number “six” 😀
Thanks v much Chris! Nice to hear. And I'll follow up on that tip about the accents! ;)
lol, i'm 11th gen 🙌
@@locke6531 you must have gold miners in your heritage or you are Tangata Whenua 😀
Another great video....New Zealand is a great country Although I haven't had a chance to visit yet due to how far away they are...new Zealand reminds me of some to some things from my city here in Bavaria...They are very similar, especially in terms of landscapes, salute to all the kiwis.
Thank you, yes due to the similar climate mixed with steep mountains, I have also seen the similarity in landscapes.
Yeah well coming from Germany your about as far away as you can get and still be on the planet, lol
Yeah we'll put it this way. A direct flight from London Heathrow to mangare Auckland NZ via LAX ( la) is 26 hrs
@@johanmeischke9189 Too many flight hours almost two days to reach to New Zealand... maybe I'll reach swimming who knows! lol😅
New Zealand seems like such a beautiful country, I would love to visit one day!
It's ok
Agree with the Beautiful part but read my comment in the main. I thought I was dead meat in Auckland at one point seeing thousands of gang members
@@michaelmarama-de4gx the most exaggerating comment if I ever saw one. Auckland ain't Rio de jainero. You'll never see gangs in NZ if you never travel in those circles.
@@MistaCUNextTuesday but Its true I'm only telling the truth of my one off experience in New Zealand. Definitely a dangerous country, North Island specifically speaking
Mate, it’s beautiful. I’ve been to the South Island and it’s truly amazing. I think it’s so much more photogenic than where I’m from, Australia.
It’s also clean, safe with great food.
Wonderful presentation!!! The scenery is truly majestic... such stunning mountain, forest and coastal landscapes. The country also has a very fascinating history, although its such a short history. I hope to visit one day since its so close to Australia. Thank you so much for all your hard work :) Hope you're doing well
Many thanks Yiorgos! Yes it's relatively close to you! I hope you get the chance to visit
@@Geodiode Thank you!!! I almost decided to go last month but decided to visit North Queensland instead. Its on the list for sure
I’m blessed to be born and raised here
I could have been born anywhere on this planet but some how it was here
The best country on the planet
Nice to hear!
That is exactly how I feel. Friendly people. And everywhere I go is another beautiful place.
I think equal to the environmentis the Maori people, their culture and te reo.
I am influenced by tikanga Maori.
It is the most connected culture I know of, which is true for other indigenous cultured.
I am treated with such care and practical assistance by Maori wherever I go. This really hsppened when I started getting some grey hair.
Yesterday I dropped some coins and a Maori man immediatelybegan to retrieve them for me.
A week ago I had to find parking by going up about 12 levels to park my vehicle at the hospital.
When I returned I couldn't remember which floor I parked my vehicle on.
A Maori lady stopped everything and said she would help me, starting from the top floor.
I was blown away by how quickly someone helped me out.
But this is clearly standard practise for Maori because significant acts of kindness happen all the time.
I know a homeless guy.
He told me that a Maori fella gave him a hundred dollars one day. He is also given food often by Maori.
Most Kiwis are friendly and helpful. But tangata whenua are so kind and staunch.
I have looked at so many religions. But the whole Maori belief system, concepts and tikanga are by far my favourite ways of living, due humility, strength, kindness, and to the connection to absolutely everything.
Hello Chrish. How are you doing today.
Best sharing❤
Watched both parts, and have to thank you for such a good description of a country we don't hear about every day. Beautiful photography chosen, and excellent commentary.
Thanks so much!
Wow now I watched the second part!! Great Video I really like it ❤
Yay! Thank you!
Beautiful country, my bucket list is to visit the country of New Zealand 🇳🇿, I watch the videos of how important the trucking industry is, as a retired truck driver of 45 years here in The USA 🇺🇸, I live here in Pennsylvania, I have traveled to many countries in Asia, but I definitely want to visit Australia 🇦🇺 and New Zealand 🇳🇿 someday 😊! Great Video
awesome work as always, thanks for the upload!
Thanks again!
Thank you for your 8. I will traveling to New Zealand in December 2024. What a beautiful country.
Thank you for this fabulous documentary. I'm one of the 50% or so of Kiwis not born in Auckland, but it's been my home for more than 40 years. I arrived in the 1980's and have seen NZ culture develop from being somewhat apologetic for not being as good as Australia or Britain or for being Maori or Asian to one where there is increasing pride and confidence in who we are together as well as for the unique contributions we each bring. Just my view of course :-)
Thanks!
Thank you so much for these two videos! I accidentally migrated from Aotearoa/NZ to Oz 45 years ago and am now looking for videos to show a Ukrainian Zoom friend. What a perfect way to show him the history and culture that formed me. ❤️❤️❤️
Glad it was helpful!
Another great video!
Thanks again!
@@Geodiode : You're welcome!
Great video... loved it!
Thanks!
Superb!
Thank you! Cheers!
Wonderfully done. As a kiwi we refer to the islands as 'The' North Island, not just 'North Island'. Very well put together thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
5:16 mate
Its crazy how big the ostriches evolved to be, I can only imagine looking up at such a massive bird more than twice my height!
This is another great video, good job Geodiode!
Yes it must have been a sight to see the Moa when they were around! Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the sub!
Moas and Ostriches shared a common ancestor. Moas did not evolve from ostriches. They both evolve from a common ancestor that could fly.
Interestingly, moas closest relatives are the South American tinamous, while the kiwis closest relatives are the elephant birds of Madagascar.
I’m fortunate enough to own a few moa bones, if you’re lucky enough you can find them eroding out of limestone outcrops etc.
I'm so excited I love your channel so much
Thank you!
I was born and raised in NZ (Pakeha-Asian), but just happened to be living in Australia when the covid lockdowns hit. In Melbourne they lasted for about 7 months in 2020, but the following year I returned to NZ and it was like covid didn't exist. I was wearing a mask and shopping in the mornings before work, then showering when I got home in Melbourne, but in NZ everyone was out at the cafes and in town as normal prior to the Delta variant. Another interesting point is that the North Island doesn't get cold enough to snow (aside from the higher mountains) - the temperatures typically reach 4 degrees in winter and peak at 28 in summer, while Melbourne was 0 or below in winter and 38 in summer with Sydney around 5 in winter and 40 in summer (during my time in Australia). The section on fauna and flora could have been longer with flora such as the Kauri tree (like a miniature redwood in terms of size and usage), Pohutukawa (common beach tree), cabbage tree, and silver fern being cultural icons while fauna including the Tuatara (spiny lizard), Pukeko (Australasian swamp hen), Weta (grasshopper), Albatross, and the extinct Haast Eagle (giant eagle preying on Moa) being noteworthy. Food would have also been another interesting topic - traditional hangi and kina, as well as Euro-Asiatic influences in current cuisine.
As a viewer, I'm quite interested in the daily lives of people from interesting places so it would have been good to see what people do for work and how they spend weekends - Kiwis would largely be hunting/fishing - but I watched a few YT videos on Tristan da Cunha (Edinburgh of the Seven Seas) and didn't get a gauge of their daily routines/rituals.
It's always interesting to see what people from other countries think of my home, but as expected there are many tinfoil hats from here with strong opinions - like those who hate the name Aotearoa (wasn't a problem until it became a government referendum), debaters of the flag (again, political referendum), and the whole "schools teach wrong. Maori weren't the first settlers" debate. The stronger they argue, the less valid their opinions are.
Thanks for sharing the local's perspective.
As a New Zealander who has lived in Melbourne for 36 years, I do know that our accents are very, very different.
yep, my older brother lives and works in Australia for about 20 years now, whenever he comes over to meet our family i always joke about his Ozzie accent.
Byk org bilang selandia baru bagus pemandangan alamnya.byk org tertarik kesana❤
Very good information in short time
Thank you, Namaskar
Wonderful New Zealand and very amazkng video
New Zealanders are everywhere in the world.... makes you wonder what would happen if they all returned home. I am a Kiwi, though I also hold British and Australian citizenship, I have lived and worked in 7 different countries ..... New Zealand is the best, in my opinion.
Overall and including part 1 was a very interesting and informative view. At 10:20 with all due respect, you provide no evidence that half the North Island’s deforestation happened before the arrival of European settlers. From all accounts recorded by early settlers (pioneers) who cleared approximately 60% of land over a 50 year period for towns, farming, roads and and rail. Great South Road (the longest actual) was built through rugged terrain to transport support troops and supplies when land wars began in 1860. Although there skirmishes over land it only took 20 years until civil war broke out. There was deforestation prior to European arrival however, according to Maori and regional knowledge, approximately 15-20% maximum. Which were used to create settlements (including buildings, implements and utensils) and areas for gardening and a network of walking tracks to traverse within tribal boundaries as well as to other areas to visit relatives, political and for war. 26 generations from the arrival of the Tainui canoe, calculates to an enormous “Family Tree”. In 2023, I am fortunate enough that I can traverse the entire country and never have to book a motel. If I did and my relatives found out that I was in town and didn’t stop to at least say “kia ora whanau” I’d be verbally and rightfully chastised.
Hi John, great to hear about your family history and your ability to never have to book a hotel. Regarding deforestation, there are differing opinions, and it is hard to get real proof of the percentage. "Half" was an estimate based on the various resources I found. I felt it was important to mention that there was some deforestation to dispel the myth of the Maori being "at one with nature". Yes they weren't as bad as the Europeans when it came to transforming the natural landscape to their own needs, but they did change things, case in point the extinction of the Moa birds.
@@Geodiode I totally agree that the unfortunate demise of the Moa population was caused partly by Maori settlement and deforestation. The breeding of one egg didn’t help population growth either, compared with other bird species. There is archaeological evidence of significant numbers of intact Moa skeletal remains found in underground caves. Archaeologists believed they had fallen (most were found with broken limbs) through crevices in the ground created by water (Waitomo) and died from starvation. Although I am not surprised, I appreciate and acknowledge all of the content you have shared however, the narrative is still very similar to many past and present day historians. In 2023, 183 years since the signing of the “TREATY” and Maori are finally being slowly accepted by the majority as part and parcel of the NZ’s fibre and identity. It’s been a long long journey yet we’ve just begun to acknowledge that Maori don’t see the land as an asset but an extension of who we are… keep up the great work
The British are solely responsible for ruining New Zealand by introducing so much non native life to the island and ruining our natural balance. A thing you made sure to do to not only the land but the Native people all over the world. Germany has nothing on Britain when it comes to genocide my Doda as she liked to be called (Hebrew for aunt ) said when she married my uncle and we told her about what they did to us and Natives of the world. Only a Brit would have the audacity to want to “point that out.” Unreal.
Looks beautiful! Going there to visit my daughter who is doing a semester there in Auckland!
Welcome too my Backyard! Great Vid!
Thanks! 👍
This has been an awesome to watch thank you. For a balanced view, there are also some famous Māori figures from New Zealand, Aotearoa, such as Derek Lardelli who wrote the pre-match haka (not hakas) for the All Blacks.
Thank you, this is great!
You're very welcome!
As Aussies my wife and I have been on 4 roadtrips around both the north and south islands - in terms of natural beauty NZ has to be one of the most scenic countries on the planet. The people are friendly and welcoming although they do like to have a dig at us Aussies just as we do with them but its usually only good natured fun. There seems to be a substantial difference between the North and South islands with the south having abundant lakes, rivers, snow capped mountains , verdant agricultural lands and forrests, the north is also beautiful but is more volcanic in nature and the Maori culture is a far more evident. There are currently 670,000 kiwis living in Australia and to tell you the truth I much prefer them to people arriving from any other part of the world as they fit into the way of life here so seemlessly. Our 2 countries share a lot in common so its a pretty easy for Aus or NZ citizens to jump the ditch in either direction...
Nice to hear of your travels and your perspective on the kiwis as an Aussie "cousin".
Under our New immigration laws, Australian's are the only Citizens,able to buy, purchase properties in NZ, everyone else has to,
1 be a citizen,
2 have a current NZ tax number,
3 have a current NZ bank account
And Australian's,can become NZ Citizens after 4years and go onto the NZ health system's,
A good presentation, especially on geography, but you left out one of our greatest cultural aspects: FOOD. Fish and chips from the local takeaway (sometimes with Whitebait or Paua fritters), Jaffas, Pineapple lumps and Spaceman candy sticks at cinemas, Pavlova at family gatherings, McDonald's locally famous Kiwiburger, chocolate and strawberry Lambingtons, The Longest Drink In Town (AKA milkshakes), locally-made soft drinks (L&P and Foxton Fizz).... come to think of it, you could probably make a separate video on Kiwi food.
Edit: how could I forget pies? (mince and cheese, bacon and egg, potato top...)
Good point! Thanks.
this is a very good work, well done
Thank you very much!
Is really great. I miss it so much. Born and bred there. Made my homesick. Thank you for reminding me.
Glad you enjoyed it
Such a beautiful documentary ❤
Glad you think so! Thanks!
wonderful job on this documentary that's for both parts one and two
Thanks!
You did really well, haven't seen some of that cinematography before now. This kiwi girl is gonna watch it again 🙂 thank you!
Thank you! Carefully curated stock video library shots of NZ, there were just so many to choose from
Glorious
Been greatly enjoy these
Glad to hear it, thanks!
Second Generation Kiwi here - my Grandparents came here from Scotland on an island hopping holiday through the pacific and loved it so much they stayed. Born and bred in Christchurch I have been through a bunch but still call these islands home. Now I am engaged and have brought my Fiance here, she says there is a considerable culture shock but my god the scenery and people make it.
There are issues still - criminalization of Cannabis is a huge waste of time and money, our housing market over the last decade has split the country into the haves and have nots, and much like the North Americans we are increasingly being polarized into the left and right leaning politically. However our healthcare system, while underfunded is still lightyears ahead of what I have seen overseas, our green conscious is coming back into the forefront of most of the national minds, and I am proud that we are still nuclear free and focus on renewable energy.
Perfect!
Thank you!
Live in Ireland these days, but this makes me miss home!!
Excellent video. Thanks for explaining the symbolism of our coat of arms, I am a 73 year old Kiwi and had never given it much thought
Glad you liked it, and yes, I like to include the coat of arms in my country summary videos as they are often overlooked in comparison to flags.
Wonderful video
Thank you! Cheers!
as a kiwi, i absolutely loved it. bang on in my books 👍
Thanks! I feel reassured!
Great Video! I was worried you were going to miss Lord Rutherford, but seems you saved the best to last! Living in New Zealand is great, however I sometimes feel we are a bit isolated. Even with modern social media and communications, I feel many people get a sort of closeted mindset which can be to our detriment. This isolation has also benefited us in recent years, and is a prime factor in our success tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. While we have led the world in some areas such as Women's rights, I feel in the modern day we are falling behind in some areas. Over all a wonderful country to live in, and I feel very lucky to be able to call Aotearoa home (Yes, we should change the name... What relevance does Zealand have...)
I agree perhaps...I haven'g seen much of the world. Buf I was wonderjng in what areas we are falling behind? I am not aware of these things.
Thanks glad you liked it. Yes Ernest was left until the end as my personal opinion was he was the greatest kiwi.
@@GeodiodeAs far as contributions to the world, Rutherford absolutely takes the cake. I think he's my top choice too. I went to the same Highschool he went to! I lived only 15-20 minutes away from his hometown
I truly enjoyed this informative video and thank you for it! The only constructive feedback I can offer is to include Burt Monroe as a notable Kiwi and the filming of "The Worlds Fastest Indian" as it is one of my all time favorite movie and stories:)! Cheers!
Glad you liked it, and I'm kicking myself that I missed out Burt, as I loved the movie!
Ha! I knew you would love the "Offerings to the gods !!!" So looking forward to my first trip to NZ at the end of the month. Hope to make it down to Invercargill and visit the museum @@Geodiode
Splendid!
NZ is one of the few countries to have sign language as an official language. In fact the only official languages (that have special status as such in law) are Te Reo Māori and NZSL. English is official by default but it doesn’t have the same special legal status
Nice!
Thanks!
Excellent videos :-). One thing though here in New Zealand we actually have three official languages the third being New Zealand sign language.
Interesting!
Oh WOW, that beach at 21:19, I use to go camping there, its called Te Muri Beach.
This makes me miss home so much more now.
Where did you escape to?
@@Geodiode Western Australia
Great video
What's the music from 1:40 to 2:06
I really liked it
A great video Mr Ranson. Well done! As a well traveled Kiwi there aren’t too many other places I’d like to live. Maybe the Bahamas.
Thank you sir! Glad to hear you still love home!
Loved your programs. I am from Dunedin. Our family is from a Scottish, Irish and English background
Thanks! Hope you enjoyed the Scotland videos also
9:00 Incredible!, New Zealand precipitation distribution similar as UK. (west part is rainy, while east part less rainy)
Yes many similarities, although the South Island west coast is much more extreme!
very interested, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. I watched part one as well.
I think you should include some more information about yachting. As a small nation the Kiwis are dominant sailors on the world stage. Sir Peter Blake nor the America's cup accomplishments are not mentioned.
Amazing video but can you do some videos on climate.
Thanks - there are a whole two series on world climate and biomes in my channel.
Yes I have watched all of them and can you continue making more videos on climate casebook etc
I was rather surprised to learn that New Zealand has a smaller percentage of arable land than Australia despite the general impression of it being a nice green land 🤔
I didn't know this fact, but by "arable" do we mean cattle ranching? If so that makes sense, considering those enormous ranges in Oz. But if you only mean "can support crops", then this seems a bit off!
@Geodiode Agricultural land is made up of arable land (growing crops) and pasture land (raising livestock).
So what surprised me was New Zealand having a smaller percentage of arable land than Australia because it is a greener place, but apparently, the soil is not so great for growing crops.
New Zealand and Australia both raise a lot of livestock.
@@thomaslanders2073 I think part of this is due to the mountainous South Island. Green yes, but very big mountains.
@@easypete7988Yes your right and the snow in the south island would just destroy crops.
For reference it takes over 1 day and 6 hours to drive from the Northern regions of New Zealand to the southernmost town of the country which accounts to 30 hours of driving 😳
Is the ferry across the Cook Straight pretty fast? Regular service?
The same thing happens to the entire South Island of New Zealand. It is a long island perpendicular to the Roaring Forties, a prevailing wind blowing west to east, about 40 to 50 degrees of southern latitude, from the Indian Ocean, picking up rain as is passes below the southern coast of Australia, then slamming into the South Island. Most of the rain, sometimes over ten feet per year, then falls on the West Coast of the South Island, while most of the East coast is very dry, only relieved by southerly rainfall from Antarctica.
NOTE ON REGIONAL NAMES IN NEW ZEALAND
a) in New Zealand English we precede geographic regions with the definite article "the"
b) we don't really think about it, here, but most of New Zealand regional names are oriented to the compass and their geographical position
c) the northern-most island is called The North Island,
d) the middle (largest) island is called The South Island
e) the smallest, southern-most island is Stewart Island [named for an early 19th C. whaler captain]
d) the northern-most province of the North Island is Northland
e) the northern-most point of land in Northland is called North Cape
f) running south to north up the western coast of the entire length of the South Island, are the Southern Alps.
g) the most easterly point of land of the North Island is the East Cape
h) the southern-most province of the South Island ( which includes Stewart Island) is called Southland [fun fact- I was born and raised there]
i) the western-most province of the South Island is called Westland
g) if you want to refer to the entire coast of the island you are on, i.e. the coast nearest Australia, we refer to them both as the West Coast. Context determines the West Coast of which island. If no context is given, we mean the West Coast of the South Island.
I really like the fusion between the European and Maori cultures. While we cannot undo the wrongdoings of the past, New Zealand has at least taken steps to preserve and nurture the indigenous culture and people that are now an integral part of the nation. Even just a little, it makes NZ unique compared to Britain's other former settler-colonial nations.
Great videos!!!.Maybe missed out Tokelau to encompass the 'Realm' and Antarctica (Ross Dependency) is a nice shout out. Using 2020 trade data for a video 3 years later, NZ is now by now means a net exporter.
Thanks! What's the principle export commodity? The data is out of date because you have to pay subs to get the latest info.
@Geodiode Woops typo 'NZ is now by NO means a net exporter. Still agriculture by far, use to be tourisn 5 years ago. Have record high values for exports and imports, but with vehicles and fuel imports skyrocketing, they also also have largest deficit ever.
Waaw so beautiful place in the world 🌟 super 🌟 biuti 🌟 best 🌟 in the planet Earth
9:12 in the north island you find forest and scrub with many rainforest in central or rather te puku o te ika and up north stand the famous kauri and pohutukawa forests
Deforestation on a huge scale began as more and more colonials arrived to settle in NZ. They needed timber to build homes, timber to build business buildings and factories.
They cut down the trees to clear the land to farm and grow food for their livestock and food for their families.
Commercially, they cut down and milled the timber and shipped tons and tons of native logs to England [ eg, used the Kauri, for masts and spars for sailing ships, for building bridges, wharves, mine - props, rail sleepers and for the exterior and interior of houses as well.. also Totara and Kahikatea ].
Maori had used the native trees to build waka, tools and weapons, marae and pa.
Maori left most of the native flora, trees and ferns intact, and the idea of Maori deforestation is over the top and incorrect.
Ngamihi.
Beautiful country ❤️
Thank you for this video!
Its interesting.. i live in Auckland, where 1/4 of the population live.. our views do not look like what you showed haha. I can drive 15 minutes to get some lovely bushwalks, but for the most part I get suburbia, city, and traffic
Interesting!
Love it thank you so much for stating our independence for such a small one Thank you again Aotearoa land of the long white cloud
Thank you too!
Great video. Just a correction. NZ is not smaller but slightly larger than the UK. With the UK being 94,354 sq ml.
Thanks for the info!
NZ is So beauty ❤👍
Make a video about Georgia Please! 🇬🇪