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The earliest Maori were hunter-gatherers, living directly on the produce of the land and the sea. Agriculture was rather limited, because of lack of access to suitable seedstock.
But when Kumara, potatoes, wheat and similar crops became available Maori proved themselves as effective husbanders of the land.
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∙ 14y agoThe land is used for farming, for orchards, Kiwifruit orchards, Flowers for domestic use and for export, for forestry.
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How can one use Google to find information on New Zealand?
Google is an excellent search website, but can be a bit fussy in its use. Good search terms for finding information about New Zealand might be "New Zealand" or "New Zealand information." For specific information (like population, land mass, etc.) a search on Wikipedia or a gazetteer might yield better results.
What is the ancient name for New Zealand?
When New Zealand was only inhabited by native maoris it was called Aotearoa translated as "the land of the long white cloud"
What is the new Zealand official name?
New Zealand is officially named "New Zealand". Its inhabitants are generally referred to as "New Zealanders" or, colloquially, "Kiwis". It was discovered by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642, and some time after he named it "Nieuw Zeeland", which later became anglicised as New Zealand. New Zealand is sometimes referred to as "Aotearoa" one of the names used by some Maori and more commonly by those on the political far left in recent times. "Aotearoa" first referred to the north island only, then later became used (more commonly since the 1990s) for the whole country. Prior to European settlement, Maori did not have a concept of New Zealand being a singular nation as they were several warring tribes that had no use or desire for unification. New Zealand's national anthem is "God Defend New Zealand" and its flag is referred to as the New Zealand flag.
What does the name Aotearoa mean?
Aotearoa is the Maori name for New Zealand. It originally meant only what is now known as the North Island, but is becoming more recognized internationally as the bilingual (English/Maori) name of New Zealand. In an 1878 Maori translation of the national anthem God Defend New Zealand, Aotearoa was used in place of New Zealand. This translation remains in use.
How do you describe Australia and New Zealand?
cold, wet, dew, snow, ice, mud, wind, rain, geothermal, beautiful ,different ,must-see, small
How can one use Google to find information on New Zealand?
Google is an excellent search website, but can be a bit fussy in its use. Good search terms for finding information about New Zealand might be "New Zealand" or "New Zealand information." For specific information (like population, land mass, etc.) a search on Wikipedia or a gazetteer might yield better results.
What is the ancient name for New Zealand?
When New Zealand was only inhabited by native maoris it was called Aotearoa translated as "the land of the long white cloud"
Why did people from other places want to settle in new zealand?
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How many people use solar energy in New Zealand?
200,000
In what do the people use to travel down the Wanganui River in New Zealand?
Canoe
How do the people of New Zealand use the geysers on North Island?
New Zealanders use steam from these geysers as a source of electricity.
What money does New Zealand use?
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)The New Zealand dollar (abbreviation NZD)
What has the author G E Orbell written?
G. E. Orbell has written: 'Soil map of proposed botanic garden, Manurewa, South Auckland, New Zealand' 'Soils and land use of mid Manuherikia Valley, Central Otago, New Zealand' -- subject(s): Land use, Soils
How do normal people use glassons?
Normal people can use Glassons, a fashion store in New Zealand, like anybody else. They should dress in what makes them feel happy and comfortable. Glassons is a big name in fashion in New Zealand.
Are you allowed suppressors in New Zealand?
No, you are not allowed to use suppressors in New Zealand
What is the new Zealand official name?
New Zealand is officially named "New Zealand". Its inhabitants are generally referred to as "New Zealanders" or, colloquially, "Kiwis". It was discovered by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642, and some time after he named it "Nieuw Zeeland", which later became anglicised as New Zealand. New Zealand is sometimes referred to as "Aotearoa" one of the names used by some Maori and more commonly by those on the political far left in recent times. "Aotearoa" first referred to the north island only, then later became used (more commonly since the 1990s) for the whole country. Prior to European settlement, Maori did not have a concept of New Zealand being a singular nation as they were several warring tribes that had no use or desire for unification. New Zealand's national anthem is "God Defend New Zealand" and its flag is referred to as the New Zealand flag.
What does the name Aotearoa mean?
Aotearoa is the Maori name for New Zealand. It originally meant only what is now known as the North Island, but is becoming more recognized internationally as the bilingual (English/Maori) name of New Zealand. In an 1878 Maori translation of the national anthem God Defend New Zealand, Aotearoa was used in place of New Zealand. This translation remains in use.
