European tools and particularly weapons were frequently decorated with traditional motifs, for example wooden musket and rifle stocks acquired elaborate carving. The action-packed dance is a display of strength and pride, which includes powerful stomps of the feet, wide eyes and the well-known tongue poking. Maurice Gee is also a household name for his novels about New Zealand life. [13] New Zealand became partly self-governing in 1852 with the establishment of its own Parliament. Although there is evidence of a "New Zealand style", many groups incorporate New Zealand themes into their work, so this style affects each genre differently. A spearmint facsimile in the form of an edible controversial treat, A put-down term that gets the job done. One example of this is the "haka party attack" of 1979. In general, the development of international mass media and mass communication has meant New Zealanders have always been aware of developments in other countries; this lends itself to the adoption of new forms and styles from overseas. Māori were one of the few peoples to have no form of alcoholic beverage. It is very common for New Zealanders to travel or live overseas for extended periods of time, often on working holidays. New Zealanders' egalitarianism has been criticised as discouraging and denigrating ambition and individual achievement and success. The annual Pacific Music Awards recognise the contribution to New Zealand music made by Pacific Island musicians and musical styles. Where to go to experience the Hongi: This traditional greeting is something you’re likely to come across during your trip to New Zealand, but the majority of the country’s 14 per cent Māori population lives on the North Island, meaning you’re much more likely to encounter this important culture here. Natural landscapes – picturesque, challenging, often dangerous – have inspired explorers and adventurers, as well as those seeking to protect the environment. Because of this and New Zealand's small population, most New Zealand artists, performers and writers struggle to make a living from their art. No? of icons or a range of objects that help define what it is to be Kiwi. These are usually referred to as the 'OE' or 'overseas experience', and are most commonly taken by people in their 20s. Māori society has traditionally been one based on rank, which derived from ancestry (whakapapa). European New Zealanders (Pākehā), despite their location far from Europe, retained strong cultural ties to "Mother England". 1,689 people stated that they followed Māori religion. Tim McCreanor (2005), '"Sticks and Stones may break my bones. Visitors to Maori meeting houses (marae) need to be aware that protocol often influences the way to behave and formal greetings (powhiri) between the hosts (tangata whenua) and guests (manuhiri) hold significance. By learning a few basic rules of word formation and pronunciation, the language is fairly logical and consistent: give it a go! [29] The majority of Māori encouraged their children to learn the English language and Pākehā ways of life to function economically and socially. [77], New Zealanders, both those of Pākehā and Māori roots, have been described as an individualistic people, who take intrusion very personally, especially when it occurs onto private land (but also sometimes in a wider sense). Ethnic communities within New Zealand retain features of their own cultures, and these have, in some areas, spread to become popular with the general population.