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New Zealand History
History of Maori and European settlement in New Zealand: people, places, dates, and events.
751 Questions
In the south island which stone was used to construct the first buildings?
This depended upon the locale. 'Local stone' would have been the first choice, if only because of availability. Remember, in those early days, even decent roads were lacking, as was a decent transport system. In Oamaru, limestone, or some of the local volcanic rock were the choice. In Christchurch an Lyttleton, the local varieties of volcanic were the obvious choice. In Central Otago, the choice is limited to schist rocks - a metamorphosed sedimentary rock.
Where can you find a new headliner for your 1997 f-150?
A new one costs $350 bucka at the Ford service desk. I don't think that includes labor. I went to Hancocks Fabric store and bought headliner material with the fam, also 3m headliner adhesive. A heck of a lot cheape, you just have to remove and reinstall the headliner yourself. Bigdawg
Who is Johnny Turkey in the song 'And the band played Waltzing Matilda'?
The Ottoman (Turkish) troops.
What do you think about Turkey?
In Turkey the best places are in Istanbul which everybody almost knows about. It is a very pretty place. Lots of restaurant, nightlife, cafes, big hotels, and more. I cant explain it, you have to live it. :) The Bosphorus Bridge is beautiful and it is one of the important part of Istanbul and it is like the symbol.
Why was New Zealand removed from the ANZUS treaty?
Because NZ wouldn't let America's nuclear ships into her waters.
Who is the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations for New Zealand?
Christopher Finlayson is the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations for New Zealand.
What day does the treaty of waitangi get celebrated?
Waitangi Day is a national day of New Zealand. It is a public holiday and is celebrated on 6th February. On this day the treaty of Waitangi was signed that is New Zealand's founding document.
What does decimalisation mean?
Decimilasition is the changing of a currency to a system which uses a whole denomination (e.g. a dollar) and decimal parts of it. This is usually done in multiples of ten. An example of this would be in 1971 when Great Britain changed to the pound and pence (where a pence is 1/100th of a pound)
What is the name of the beach at Gallipoli that the ANZACs landed on?
The troops landed at Anzac Cove on 25 April 1915, but its original name was Ari Birun.
What were the difficulties of the Gallipoli landing and how did these lead to the ANZAC legend?
The Gallipoli landing was a poorly organised landing from the start. The Turkish soldiers had prior knowledge of the impending landing, so when the ANZAC troops landed, they were ambushed by the Turkish soldiers. This prior knowledge was the result of a previous failed attempt by allied forces to penetrate the Dardanelles - because of the failure, the Turks expected a land attack and were prepared.
The landing then occurred in the wrong place - two kilometres north of their intended destination. It has never been conclusively determined why the landing occurred at a different place, although theories include delays in communicating changes of orders; strong ocean currents; faulty navigation by the ships' officers; and miscalculations by the British.
The terrain at the landing site gave the Turks a distinct advantage, and left the ANZACs exposed and vulnerable to attack. The ANZAC troops were unable to climb the steep cliffs and rocky hillsides, and were literally mown down by gunfire.
Despite the shocking conditions, the men showed incredible courage and most did not falter in their loyalty to each other. This led to the rise of the ANZAC legend. The ANZAC legend comprises the stories of incredible bravery and mateship which helped the diggers survive the horrors of Gallipoli. The legend is made of the qualities that last, and qualities we wish we could always see enacted around us - selflessness, loyalty, etc. It was the first time that the Australian and NZ army represented their own country, which put Australia (and New Zealand) on the map and gave them a newfound sense of national identity and pride.
ANZAC Day originally honoured the men who died at Gallipoli in World War I. Now, it honours all members of the armed forces in Australia and New Zealand, past and present.
What years did captain cook explore nz waters?
Captain James Cook explored the New Zealand coast line in the year 1769. He returned to New Zealand in 1774.
Did Sir Edmund Hillary climb Mt Cook?
Yes. He climbed the south ridge on 30 January 1948, accompanied by Ruth Adams and led by Mick Sullivan and Harry Ayres.
Why do you commemorate ANZAC Day on 25th April each year?
ANZAC Day is commemorated by Australians and New Zealanders on 25 April because that is the anniversary of the day in 1915 when the troops landed at Gallipoli on the Turkish Aegean coast.
ANZAC day is still commemorated today to honour the sacrifice of the thousands of brave men who died at Gallipoli during the eight-month campaign. Out of respect for those men, Australians pause for a minute's silence and many attend commemorative services. ANZAC Day has also become a day to remember all the servicemen who have been killed during active service in subsequent wars.
What do people eat on Anzac day?
No particular food is consumed on ANZAC day, however, there is a type of biscuit named the 'ANZAC biscuit', but aren't limited to that day.
