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Discover Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud. Explore New Zealand's stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, Maori culture, and distinctive Kiwi way of life across both North and South Islands.
| Moa | Extinct flightless bird hunted by early Maori |
| Tui | Native bird known for melodious song |
| Haka | Traditional Maori war dance with fierce expressions |
| Kiwi | Flightless bird that is national symbol |
| Paua | Type of abalone shellfish with colorful shell |
| Hangi | Traditional Maori earth oven cooking method |
| Hongi | Traditional Maori greeting touching noses and foreheads |
| Kauri | Massive native tree that can live thousands of years |
| Maori | Indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand |
| Otago | South Island region known for gold mining history |
| Rugby | National sport played with oval ball |
| Taupo | Large lake formed by volcanic eruption |
| Te Reo | Maori language now official language |
| Geyser | Hot spring that erupts water and steam |
| Kumara | Sweet potato introduced by Polynesian settlers |
| Manuka | Native tree whose honey has medicinal properties |
| Nelson | South Island city known for sunshine and arts |
| Pukeko | Purple swamp hen commonly seen in wetlands |
| Raglan | West coast surfing town with black sand beaches |
| Tasman | Sea between New Zealand and Australia |
| Whanau | Extended family group in Maori society |
| Dunedin | South Island city founded by Scottish settlers |
| Glacier | Slow moving river of ice in mountain valleys |
| Pavlova | Meringue dessert claimed by both Australia and New Zealand |
| Powhiri | Traditional Maori welcome ceremony for visitors |
| Rotorua | Geothermal city famous for hot springs and mud pools |
| Tuatara | Ancient reptile found only in New Zealand |
| Waikato | North Island river and surrounding region |
| Auckland | Largest city built on volcanic field |
| Hamilton | North Island city on Waikato River |
| Hobbiton | Movie set location for Lord of the Rings films |
| Kapa Haka | Maori performing arts combining song and dance |
| Waitangi | Historic site where treaty was signed |
| Westland | Wild west coast region of South Island |
| All Blacks | National rugby team famous for haka dance |
| Fiordland | Remote wilderness area with dramatic fjords |
| Kiwifruit | Fuzzy brown fruit originally called Chinese gooseberry |
| Mount Cook | Highest mountain also called Aoraki |
| Whakapapa | Maori genealogy connecting people to ancestors |
| Canterbury | South Island region known for farming |
| Greenstone | Jade stone sacred to Maori culture |
| Pohutukawa | Coastal tree with red flowers at Christmas |
| Queenstown | Adventure tourism capital on Lake Wakatipu |
| Wellington | Capital city known for wind and government |
| Marlborough | South Island region famous for wine production |
| North Island | Larger island containing most of population |
| South Island | Larger island known for mountains and glaciers |
| Christchurch | Largest South Island city rebuilt after earthquakes |
| Gondwanaland | Ancient supercontinent that included New Zealand |
| Milford Sound | Stunning fjord surrounded by towering peaks |
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