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Political Parties
❖ Maori Party (毛利党)
▪ a political party in New Zealand ▪ formed on 7 July, 2004 ▪ The Maori Party believes: ▪ Maori owned the foreshore and seabed before British
personal responsibility.
▪ Political position: right wing ▪ Principles: ▪ Individuals are the rightful owners of their own lives and
therefore have inherent freedoms and responsibilities.
Zealand's best interests. We promote strong families and vibrant communities. We seek a fair and open society, free from poverty, ignorance and prejudice, and based on innovation, self-reliance, justice and integrity in business and personal dealings. We promote a sustainable environment, and a competitive economy which encourages growth, prosperity, ownership and opportunity through market policies where possible, and government where necessary. We want all New Zealanders, whatever their background, race or creed, to have the chance to enjoy everything that is good in our country
IV. People
dancers, performing an eclectic repertoire (折衷的曲目) of outstanding dance, for national and international audiences
Major Cities—Wellington
❖ National Symphony Orchestra
▪ The proper purpose of government is to protect such
freedoms and not to assume such responsibilities.
Political Parties
❖ Mana Party (马纳党)
▪ a New Zealand political party ▪ formed in April, 2011 ▪ ideology: Indigenous rights socialism ▪ political position: left wing
but without landing on it? ❖ Who first mapped the entire coastline of New Zealand?
New Zealand as a Colony
❖ What is the Treaty of Waitangi? ❖ What significance did it have on New Zealand’s
▪ a crown entity owned by
the Government of New Zealand, with 90 full-time players
▪ founded in 1946 ▪ currently based in the
Michael Fowler Centre (迈 克尔-福勒中心)
▪ New Zealand is an island country. ▪ New Zealand is comprised of two
main island: the North Island and the South Island.
▪ Cook Strait, which separates the
great loss ❖ in WWII: suffered large casualties; stimulated its
economy
New Zealand as a Realm
❖ mid-1980s declared its antinuclear policy
❖ mid-1980s—mid-1990s radical economic reforms
history? ❖ Did the Treaty of Waitangi provide an absolutely
sound basis for British sovereignty?
New Zealand as a Dominion
❖ in 1907, an independent dominion ❖ in 1947, a fully independent nation ❖ in WWI: enthusiastically backed Britain; suffered
two main islands, connects the Tasman Sea in the west with the South Pacific Ocean in the east.
▪ The mowk.baidu.comntainous South Island is
the largest land mass of New Zealand.
Field ❖ a warm temperate climate ❖ ranks the 5th in a survey of the quality of life
II. History
Discovery of New Zealand
❖ Who were the first settlers in New Zealand? ❖ Who were the first Europeans to reach New Zealand
country into dramatically different climate regions. Which part do you think is the wettest area and which part the driest?
▪ When is the coldest month and
colonization;
▪ The Treaty of Waitangi (《怀唐伊条约》) made no specific
mention of foreshore or seabed;
▪ No one has subsequently purchased or otherwise acquired
the warmest month in New Zealand?
▪ Are there dramatic variations
between summer and winter temperatures in New Zealand?
Major Cities—Wellington
❖ the capital of New Zealand ❖ the country's second largest urban area ❖ the most populous national capital in Oceania ❖ the southernmost capital city in the world ❖ at the southwestern tip of the North Island on Cook Strait ❖ New Zealand's political, cultural, commercial and
▪ The North Island is marked by
volcanism.
Climate
❖ What are the two main geographical features that dominate New Zealand's climate?
▪ Mountain chains divide the
❖ a unique blend of South Pacific and European cultures with a strong national identity of its own
III. Government
Government
❖ What is New Zealand’s political system? ❖ How can a law be passed in New Zealand? ❖ How many parts is New Zealand’s Parliament
cosmopolitan centre ❖ with the 12th best quality of living in the world
Major Cities—Wellington
❖ Royal New Zealand Ballet
▪ based in Wellington ▪ established in 1953 ▪ a company of 32 dynamic
Political Parties
❖ ACT New Zealand (新西兰行动党)
▪ a free market political party in New Zealand ▪ founded in 1994 ▪ Its philosophy is based on individual freedom and on
the foreshore or the seabed;
▪ Maori should therefore still own the seabed and the
foreshore today
Political Parties
❖ United Future (联合未来党)
▪ an unregistered New Zealand political party ▪ founded in 2000 ▪ policy: ▪ United Future is a modern centre party, focused on New
Major Cities—Auckland
❖ in the North Island of New Zealand ❖ the largest and most populous urban area in the
country ❖ straddles the volcanoes of the Auckland Volcanic
composed of? ❖ What is the policy-making body in New Zealand? ❖ What does the judiciary consist of? ❖ What are the two main parties in New Zealand?
Which party is leading the government currently?
英语国家概况
A Guide to English-Speaking Countries
New Zealand
Chapter 18
Society and Culture
英 语 国 家 概 况
I. Geography
Geographical Features
❖ Are the following statements about New Zealand correct?