:: NZ INFO ::
This section is telling a little bit of New Zealand. Where is localized, why New Zealand, some slangs and some nice pictures of this pretty country.
LOCALIZATION
New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses – that of the North Island, or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu – and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans.
Why New Zealand?
I choose New Zealand because I used to live there from 2007 and 2009. I found New Zealand is a great place to live. The people from there, the new zealanders are called kiwis, they are really friendly and receptive with foreigners.
The country has a beautiful landscape with beautiful beaches, mountains, parks, forest, lakes, glaciers, etc. The police don't use fire guns, and it's bring a really peaceful environmental.
The country has a beautiful landscape with beautiful beaches, mountains, parks, forest, lakes, glaciers, etc. The police don't use fire guns, and it's bring a really peaceful environmental.
NZ SLANGS
New Zealand has two oficial languages: English and Maori. The name of this website actually is a Maori word. Kia Ora is a Maori language greeting which has entered New Zealand English. It means literally "be well/healthy" and is translated as an informal "hi" at the Māori Language Commission website Kõrero Maori.
They have a lot of slangs too. Here is a list of some slangs taken from the New Zealand Slangs website:
They have a lot of slangs too. Here is a list of some slangs taken from the New Zealand Slangs website:
- All Black – New Zealand national rugby team
- Aussie – Australian
- Bro – friend, brother
- Bugger – disappointed
- Dodgy – unreliable
- Gidday – hello
- Going nuts – going insane or angry
- Good nick – good condition
- Good on you – expression of approval, friendly approval of somebodys actions
- Good as gold – affirmative answer, aproval of quality
- Jumper – woolen sweat
- Kai – food (Maori origin)
- Kiwi bird – flightless bird native to New Zealand, national symbol of New Zealand
- Kiwifruit – popular New Zealand fruit
- Kiwi – New Zealander
- Lift – elevator
- Maori – native people to New Zealand
- No worries – no problem
- Pissed – drunk
- Pissing down – raining hard
- Piss off – go away
- Pissed off – angry
- Rack off – go away
- Sweet as – something really good
- Ta – thanks
- Vegemite – popular spread, made from yeast extract, imported from Australia
NZ NUMBERS.
Economic indicators are really good to see if the country is going well or not. New Zealand is a wealthy country, as we can see their GPD per capita is quite good and their inflation (%) is really low. Their unemployment rate (%) is low as well. We can see with the export commodities that they don't are strong in farming and agriculture sectors, and the heavy industry is not too strong. New Zealand is a big paradise. Their nature is so incredible and their Tourism industry is huge. The next topic will show some numbers about this huge market.
Tourism In NZ
About the Tourism IndustryTourism is one of New Zealand's largest export industries, second only to the dairy industry in terms of foreign exchange earnings. It directly employs 5.7 per cent of the New Zealand workforce and indirectly employs a further 3.1 per cent.
In total, around one in 11 working New Zealanders is employed in the tourism industry and it has the potential to improve the economies of communities around the country.
Data and statistics For the year ended March 2013
In total, around one in 11 working New Zealanders is employed in the tourism industry and it has the potential to improve the economies of communities around the country.
Data and statistics For the year ended March 2013
- Total expenditure by international visitors was $9.8 billion (up 2.2% on the previous year)
- Spending by international visitors contributed 16.1% of NZ's total exports
- Domestic tourism expenditure was $14.2 billion (up 2.4% on the previous year)
- Total tourism expenditure was $23.9 billion (up 2.3% on the previous year)
- Tourism's direct contribution to NZ's GDP was $7.3 billion or 3.7%
- The indirect contribution of sectors supporting tourism was an additional $9.8 billion, or 5.0%
- The combined direct and indirect contribution to NZ's GDP from tourism was 8.7%
- Tourism is NZ's second largest export sector, behind dairy ($12.3 billion or 20.3%)
- The tourism industry directly employed 110,800 full-time equivalents (FTEs), 5.7% of the total workforce in New Zealand
- A further 61,300 FTEs were indirectly employed (3.1%)
- 8.8% of the New Zealand workforce are directly or indirectly employed in tourism (up from 8.7% the previous year)
Are you ready for some adrenaline?
New Zealand is pure and relaxing. The places sometimes are too much beautiful to describe. Some place are just gorgeous that everyone should have a chance to see it. But New Zealand is not just about beautiful place, the country brings to the visitors a lot of fun. For who loves adrenaline, New Zealand is the right place to visit.
Prepare yourself to discover some of the nice activities that you can do during your time in New Zealand.
Prepare yourself to discover some of the nice activities that you can do during your time in New Zealand.