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New Zealand Entertainment and Arts
New Zealand is famous for its traditional Maori art. Ask questions here about the country's movies, music, art and culture.
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Fun things to do in New Zealand?
New Zealand offers a plethora of fun activities, from exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Fiordland National Park and the iconic Milford Sound to adrenaline-pumping adventures like bungee jumping in Queenstown. You can also experience Maori culture through traditional performances and feasts, and enjoy outdoor pursuits such as hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing or relaxing on the beautiful beaches of the Bay of Islands. For a unique experience, visit Hobbiton in Matamata, where fans of "The Lord of the Rings" can tour the movie set.
do you mean who built the sky tower?..different companies were contracted to build different areas, such as the tower part and the revolving top.
Tiki Taane (Nathan Tinorau) is 41 years old (birthdate December 17, 1976).
New zealand bone carving products legal to export?
The problem is if the bone carving is made of whale bone as there are international conventions on the transporting of whale products. Permits are needed for the export of whale bone carvings and requirements vary depending on things like the age of the carving and the source of the whale bone. It would be best to consult with the Department of Conservation if you are dealing with whalebone.
What is the theme music at the end of the Billy Connolly Tour of Australia programme from Melbourne?
A track listing for Billy Connolly's Musical Tour of New Zealand, which is the soundtrack to the television series Billy Connolly's World Tour of New Zealand can be found at the link below. The actual song, listed on this soundtrack, is an old Maori love song, entitled Pokarekare Ana.
is a radio show on the New Zealand radio station Fleet FM.
When does Vampires Suck come out in NZ?
Released at movies on 30th September 2010 (Past already)
Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray on 12th January 2011
Who made one of New Zealand's first movies -rewis last stand?
Rudall Hayward made a silent version of 'Rewi's Last Stand' in 1925 and remade it with sound in 1939.
What is the English translation for the maori words kia kaha?
Kia Kaha means to be strong, get stuck in, keep going. It is also used as a general term to mean well done!
How do you audition for Shortland street A NZ Soap?
There is currently an audition for Shortland Street for sale on Trade Me... bid and win and you get your audition:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Lifestyle/Event-tickets/auction-251212642.htm
Why are there three fingers on poupou carvings?
For the Maori, the carved form of the Manaia, the spirit that each person has, usually has three fingers representing birth, life, and death. Or some believe the three fingers represent the three kete (baskets) of knowledge.
Adrienne Wigmore is the mother of Gin Wigmore, the New Zealand singer.
What is Kiri Te Kanawa famous for?
Kiri Te Kanawa is a famous opera singer, with a creamy soprano voice. She is best known for her exemplary work in Mozart and Strauss opera, although some found her beautiful voice was not matched with equally fine creative interpretation in some of the more famous Italian operas.
She is a world famous soprano opera singer.
Where do you got to audition for Shortland street?
There is currently an audition (casting) for sale on Trade Me:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Lifestyle/Event-tickets/auction-251212642.htm
Join trademe and buy an audition
What does Hine Raukatauri mean?
In the Mythology of the Maori people of New Zealand, the name Raukatauri comes from the legend of Hine Raukatauri, the Goddess of Flutes (one of the daughters of Tane, the God of the forests and its creatures). It is also Hinewehi Mohi's daughters name. Hinewehi Mohi is a descendant of the Ngati Kahungunu and Ngai Tahu tribes and is an accomplished singer/songwriter and television producer in New Zealand.
Who is the dog in a New Zealand comic strip?
If I understood your question correctly , "The Dog" who is a Border Collie from the comic strip 'Footrot Flats' is the main protagonist and is only known by that name .
Do buses and taxis run on Boxing Day in Auckland New Zealand?
Yes they do.
Taxi's run as per normal, and buses run on a. Reduced timetable. Check your local area for details.
What is the history behind the Maori dancers?
Do you mean like the Haka? If so then I'm pretty sure it was a war dance to scare the enemy.
Who built the underground aquarium in Auckland?
Unknown. What I do know is Kelly Tarltons was built in disused sewege storage tanks.
How do you say sister in New Zealand?
I am from New Zealand and we speak English so the answer to that would be sister., but if you ment in moari then there is multiple meaning which are
hēhita(loan) (noun) sister (member of a women's religious order).
Matariki(noun) Pleiades, The Seven Sisters
tuahine(noun) sister or female cousin (of a male). Kei te mirimiri a MÄmÄ i te tinana o tona tamÄhine, o taku tuahinehoki (HP wh19).Mum was massaging the body of her daughter, who was also my sister.
auwahine(noun) sister-in-law (of a man).
taina(noun) younger brother (of a male), younger sister (of a female), cousin (of same gender from a junior branch of the family). NÄ taku taina, nÄ Rihimona Whaanga, au i whakaako ki te kauhoe (HP wh20).My junior cousin, Rihimona Whaanga, taught me to swim. See also http://wiki.answers.com/index.cfm?wordID=7892.
tÄina(noun) younger brothers (of a male), younger sisters (of a female), cousins (of same gender from a more junior branch of the family).
teina(noun) younger brother (of a male), younger sister (of a female), cousin (of the same gender) of a junior line, junior relative. See also http://wiki.answers.com/index.cfm?wordID=7136.
tēina(noun) younger brothers (of a male), younger sisters (of a female), cousins (of the same gender) of a junior line, junior relatives.
I hoped this helped!
