WALA : Interesting facts about New Zealand by Fine

Malo e lelei, Kia ora and greetings to you all. Today's blog post we are learning about interesting facts about New Zealand. My Teacher, Mr Janse made a Kiwithon presentation full of questions about New Zealand. What we get back to school there will be a quizz based on all the interesting things that we have learned during the current lockdown.

1. What was the name of the ship that Captain Cook sailed to NZ? HM Bark Endeavour 

2. When was the Treaty of Waitangi signed? 6 February 1840

3. What is Waitomo famous for? It’s known for its extensive underground cave systems. Thousands of glow-worms light up the Glowworm Caves. 

4. Which sport do the Silver Ferns play? Netball

5. What is a Katipo? The katipō is an endangered species of spider native to New Zealand.

6. On which day do we commemorate ANZAC day? 25 april

7. Name the New Zealander who was the first person to climb Mt Everest. Edmund Hillary

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9. Aotearoa means? New Zealand. The literal translation of Aotearoa is "land of the long white cloud". 

10. Tane Mahuta is the largest specimen of what NZ tree? Kauri tree 

11. What is a Maori waka? the waka is a powerful symbol of culture and heritage. Often large waka were ornately carved, visually retelling histories and stories important to the particular iwi / tribe making the waka. 

12. Which New Zealand town is famous for the drink L&P? Paeroa

13. What is the name given to Wellington’s unusually shaped Parliament building? The Beehive

14. What is the name given to a traditional Maori tattoo? Ta moko

15. Name the bird depicted on a $2.00 coin. The bird on the $2.00 coin is a Kotuku

16. Which sport do the Black Sox play? Baseball  

Thank you for reading today's blog post, I hope you enjoyed it!!, feel free to give me feedback on my work and stay safe!!! : )