Culture of New Zealand
New Zealand - Auckland - Christchurch - Queenstown - Wellington
The culture of New Zealand is a heterogeneous mixture of the native Maori culture,
European and American influences and impacts of other cultures such as Asian and
Arab influences brought in by travelers and settlers. The culture of New Zealand
is vibrant and ever evolving and the natives are open to experimenting and innovations
in every walk of life. Arts and Crafts in New Zealand are a huge attraction for
the tourist. Be it Maori craft items such as flax textiles or wood and stone carvings
or the more contemporary oil and water color paintings, the coveted souvenirs
of New Zealand are collectors' items treasured worldwide. Architecture of New
Zealand too has evolved from the crude Moari structures to architectural marvels
of current days. A period of research and experimentation has brought in finesse
into the architectural style of New Zealanders that has been lauded by the world.
Music and Dance in New Zealand is a rich admixture of ancient Maori music, folk
music and the current western trends such as rock and hip hop.
New Zealand Cuisine consists of dishes made from fresh indigenously available ingredients, with a high emphasis on seafood. Most of the natives of New Zealand are Christians and an astonishingly high number of citizens are atheists. Read more in the section Religion in New Zealand. Here is our guide to New Zealand Etiquette - a complete list of do s and don't s when in New Zealand.
New Zealand Cuisine consists of dishes made from fresh indigenously available ingredients, with a high emphasis on seafood. Most of the natives of New Zealand are Christians and an astonishingly high number of citizens are atheists. Read more in the section Religion in New Zealand. Here is our guide to New Zealand Etiquette - a complete list of do s and don't s when in New Zealand.
