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New Zealand Land, People and History Geography and Land a. New Zealand is in the southern temperate latitudes. Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere, with January and February the warmest months and July the coldest. b. The capital city, Wellington, is the south southmost and windiest national capital city in the world. C. New Zealand’s long isolation from other landmasses has allowed the evolution of unique flora and fauna, such as Kiwi. Environment Issues Between 750 and 1000 years ago, rats and dogs were introduced to New Zealand. Those animals have affected native fauna and their habitat. The New Zealanders Mainly talk about the member of New Zealanders and language. Most New Zealanders live in cities and towns, and about 75% live in the North Island. Three largest ethnic groups are Mew Zealanders with European ancestry, Maori and people from the Pacific Island . And English is the official language . The New Zealand is the first country to give women rights to vote (in 1893). Maoritanga Maoritanga means “Maori culture” and embraces the language, customs and traditions. The Treaty of Waitangi(1840) is an important law, and still a part of New Zealand Legal System. In an effort to address past wrongs and Maori grievances, the Waitangi Tribunal was establish in 1975. Maori is the second official language , and it is recognized in Parliament and in courts of law. Kia ora 您好 Kia ora tatou 大家好 Tena koe 向您问好（问候一个人） Tena koutou 向大家问好 Nau mai, haere mai 欢迎 Kei te pehea koe? 近来可好？ Kei te pai 好 Tino pai 很好 Ka kite ano 下次再见 History New Zealand-Aotearoa, “the land of the long white could”(长白云之乡). Dutchman Abel Tasman, in 1642 and in 1769, Englishman James Cook visited New Zealand. In 1840, over 500 chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi. With the loss of Maori, and the effect of European diseases, the Maori population fell to 42000 in 1869. Nowadays New Zealand is a unique blend of South Pacific and European cultures with a nation identify of its ow