Waitangi Day (February 6th ) is the national day of New Zealand
Waitangi Day is the national day of New Zealand, and commemorates the signing, on 6 February 1840, of the Treaty of Waitangi. Ceremonies take place at Waitangi, Northland to commemorate the signing of the treaty, which is regarded as New Zealand's founding document. The day is observed annually and is designated a public holiday, unless 6 February falls on a Saturday or Sunday, when the Monday that immediately follows becomes the public holiday.
The most popular kinds of sports
in New Zealand
If you know anything about New Zealand, you know that they are crazy about rugby, and that it is very important to them.
It is a core part of kiwi culture and it is a big part of their lives.
Everyone plays soccer (or football) in Europe.
In the United States, everyone plays grid iron (or football).
In Japan, its baseball.
But here, it is definitely rugby.
Bungee jumping comes from a ritual in the South Pacific islands of Vanuatu. To test their courage, young men jump off towers with vines tied to their ankles.
Kawarau Bridge, near Queenstown, became the world’s first commercial bungee jump, in 1988.
There are about 13 places to go bungee jumping in New Zealand, including bungee variations like parabungeeing, bungee swinging or sky jumping.
Jumps in New Zealand are between 35 and 134 metres and cost between 80 and 200 New Zealand dollars (about 40 to 100 euros).
To do most jumps, you must be at least 10 years old and weigh between 35 and 245 kilograms.
Bungee facts
Answer the questions:
Which city is the capital of N.Z?
Where is New Zealand situated?
Who is the head of the government?
What are the main cities?
Which is the most popular sport?
What are the main industries?
What is the climate like?
Who are the native inhabitants?
What season is it in December in New Zealand?
What is the symbol of New Zealand?
Write a short poem about this country.
It's a "Cinquain"
The rules of its writing are:
Reflection
The first line - one word (a noun) - the topic
The second line - two adjectives (to describe the topic)
The third line - three verbs (to name the actions)
The forth - four words (to describe your personal attitude to the topic)
The fifth line - the synonym of the topic
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