What are the icons of NZ?

Unofficial emblems

	Symbol
National bird	Kiwi (Apteryx mantelli)
National plant	Silver fern (Cyathera dealbata)
National flower	Kōwhai (Sophora tetraptera)
National personification	Zealandia

What are some cultures in New Zealand?

Cultural milieu New Zealand’s cultural influences are predominantly European and Māori. Immigrant groups have generally tended to assimilate into the European lifestyle, although traditional customs are still followed by many Tongans, Samoans, and other Pacific peoples.

What is the main culture in NZ?

Māori culture. Māori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. Māori culture is a very central part of life here and this includes Māori food, language, and customs.

What is iconic to New Zealand?

7 Things New Zealand Is Famous for and Where to Find Them

• Manuka Honey. Manuka honey is produced by bees foraging on the flowers of the Manuka tree, a very special tree that only grows in New Zealand.
• Sheep.
• Wine.
• Lord of the Rings.
• Kiwifruit.
• Rugby.
• Haka.

What are kiwi icons?

Kiwiana are certain items and icons from New Zealand’s heritage, especially from around the middle of the 20th century, that are seen as representing iconic New Zealander elements. These “quirky things that contribute to a sense of nationhood” include both genuine cultural icons and kitsch.

What makes NZ culture unique?

New Zealand has a very unique and dynamic culture. The culture of its indigenous Māori people affects the language, the arts, and even the accents of all New Zealanders. Their place in the South Pacific, and their love of the outdoors, sport, and the arts make New Zealanders and their culture unique in the world.

What is a Kiwi icon?

Who invented the Buzzy Bee?

The first Buzzy Bees were made in about 1940 by Maurice Schlesinger but went out of production in the early 1940s after Maurice became unwell with spinal meningitis. Hec Ramsey, a travelling salesman started producing the Buzzy Bee and Mary Lou doll soon after when he discovered a gap in the market.