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The name is taken from the kiwi birds native to New Zealand, one of the places where kiwifruit are grown. The name also suggests an appearance similar to those birds. The other name for the brown, furry, egg-shaped fruit is "Chinese gooseberry". This was not as popular in marketing but does correctly identify China as another of the Southeast Asia locations where they are grown.
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What is the capital city of kiwifruit in nz?
It is Te Puke
What food do NZ people eat?
people in nz eat kiwifruit and many other exotic fruit. they also eat lamb
Why is a kiwi the important fruit in New Zealand?
The Kiwifruit grows very well in Aotearoa (NZ), particularly in the Bay of Plenty region. We produce many millions of kiwifruits here every year. The Kiwi is a flightless bird, the national bird of Aotearoa (NZ), which is what the kiwifruit was originally named after.
What does the NZ represent?
New Zealand
Why is kiwiana important to NZ?
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
What is the culture of NZ?
American culture is mainstream in New Zealand.
How has the NZ communites responded to the Samoan culture?
Its been a long journey, but NZ has adapted to the Samoan culture, as evident in factors such as the Pacific Party (of the government), Samoa is now a language you can learn in NZ schools, pacfici islanders (incl. Samoans) have numerous tv shows on NZ tv channels, etc.
Who will represent NZ in the women's shot put event?
gin wigmore
What is a New Zealand kiwiana?
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.
Which Songs which are about nz or nz culture?
Poi E and the national anthem The Mutton Birds played a song called Dominion Road which is a road in Auckland.
Poems about kiwifruit?
Yes there is a famous poem about kiwifruit!
Where was kiwifruit first made?
Apparently, a Wanganui Schoolmistress, Mary Fraser bought some seeds back to NZ in 1906, and these were planted. Fast forward to 1924 when Hayward Wright in 1924 introduced his improved cultivar which is the basis of most of today's industry. Kiwifruit was first known as Chinese Gooseberry, but that name did not sit well in the US, so Kiwifruit was substituted. (But not trademarked!!) hence the modern trademarked name of Zespri. More recently, a variety from India has been crossbred to produce the golden variety, which is a nicer fruit. (There may be a red variety in the pipeline?) Italy is the major producer today of Kiwifruit, and Chile is another major producer.
