Kiwiana is a term used to described 'stuff' typical of New Zealand culture.
here are some examples:
- Jandals
- Pavlova
- Kiwifruit
Kiwiana is also used to describe kitsh nic nacs and memorabilia from an earlier age in NZ. Many of these objects join European and Maori culture - such as cushions with maori designs, lampshades made of woven Harakeke (flax), or plates inlaid with paua shell.
Hokey Pokey ice cream is one of the top favourite Ice cream flavours for New Zealanders. According to polls, Vanilla comes first place, Chocolate and Strawberry follow in third and fourth place.The ice cream itself consists of small pieces of toffee added to vanilla-flavoured ice cream.It was made famous by the world famous (in New Zealand) Tip Top Ice cream company in the 1940s. The idea of adding toffee wasn't new, but the distinctive taste was unique, and since then it's become a key part of Kiwiana (icons of New zealand culture).
New Zealand and Australia have distinct currencies. Australia has the Australian Dollar and New Zealand has the New Zealand Dollar. They are not interchangeable or usable in both countries and they have differing values.
There are no werewolves in New Zealand.
The indigenous people of New Zealand are the Maori.
New Zealand
y
Kiwiana is a word used to describe things that belong to, or are very, New Zealand.
kiwiana is new zealand icons i think the question is is kiwifruit a fruit or a veggie and it is a fruit.
It looks like New Zealand
The answer is.... Otorohanga!
Kiwiana Town of New Zealand and hotspot for 'kiwi'
It is a part of Kiwiana, a term for popular items that reflect Pakeha (non-Maori) New Zealand culture, because the company was founded in New Zealand over 75 years ago. It is the most sold ice cream brand in NZ, and it is commonly eaten as a dessert.
Frankly it scares us all
kiwiana is important to nz as they are items, events, people etc that are owned/inherited in nz and are things that we specialise in and they represent nz
New Zealand and Australia have distinct currencies. Australia has the Australian Dollar and New Zealand has the New Zealand Dollar. They are not interchangeable or usable in both countries and they have differing values.
The Lord of the Rings films were filmed entirely in New Zealand.
Hokey Pokey ice cream is one of the top favourite Ice cream flavours for New Zealanders. According to polls, Vanilla comes first place, Chocolate and Strawberry follow in third and fourth place.The ice cream itself consists of small pieces of toffee added to vanilla-flavoured ice cream.It was made famous by the world famous (in New Zealand) Tip Top Ice cream company in the 1940s. The idea of adding toffee wasn't new, but the distinctive taste was unique, and since then it's become a key part of Kiwiana (icons of New zealand culture).