Tradition
the All Blacks and the Haka
New Zealand is very proud of our rugby team, the All Blacks. They are well known for there amazing playing skills, and starting out the game with a traditional Haka.
Shared by AnnafromNZ
Traditions and everyday life in New Zealand
Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in New Zealand. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
48 keepsakes from New Zealand · page 2 of 2 
Everyday life
Hot Sausage Roll
In almost every dairy, bakery, and cafe in aotearoa new zealand you can find a delicious hot sausage roll. I like to dip mine in tomato sauce
Shared by Gaylordthethird
Place
The Wharf, Auckland
The Wharf, Auckland Down town. In Auckland, you can get to the sea in 5 mins wherever you are. And mine happens to the Wharf at CBD.
Shared by Doradora
Place
Tongariro Crossing
The Tongariro Crossing is a famous day hike through active alpine volcanic scenery which was featured in the movie Lord of the Rings
Shared by Robb54
Place
About my country NZ
New zealand, is peaceful and green as they say. a drive to the next city is only 20mins from each other. a home of 5 million people.
Shared by friendlykiwi22
Event
Oamaru Fire and Steam
Fire and Steam is a festival held every year to celebrate fire, steam, and Oamarus steampunk culture. With lights, music, and food.
Shared by Sock Puppet Goose
Place
Mt Brewster Views at Sunset
Tramping up to Mt Brewster in the South Island always leads to beautiful views of the Southern Alps - especially at sunset.
Shared by jaysouth
Activity
Siva Samoa traditional dance
A siva Samoa is a traditional dance that the females do at any kind of a event such as weddings, birthdays, festivals etc.
Shared by Jadie262002
Place
Bay of Islands
Growing up my family would often go visit the Bay of Islands. I have so many great memories there and it is so beautiful.
Shared by annajellyfish
Activity
Hot Water Beach
Unique activity at Hot Water Beach. At low tide you can dig your own spa in sand. Hot water comes up through the sand.
Shared by Freerangekiwi
Event
The Mask Parade
Lots of Schools in the Nelson and Tasman districts dress up in colourful clothes and masks and March down Nelson CBD.
Shared by Tyler Bagust
Activity
New Zealand environment
Nz is a very mountainous and green country, the first photo is from my house and the others are within a 15 min walk
Shared by Grace Rayner
Everyday life
Huka Falls
One of the stunning waterfalls in New Zealand. A breathtaking wide waterfall which is a great place to visit.
Shared by BIRCHES
Activity
bunnings sausage
Bunnings sausage is sausage that one purchases from bunnings. i am not being serious i just need to do this
Shared by louu
Place
Dawson Falls, Mt Taranaki
Waterfall on Mt Taranaki and the magical forest walk to get there. 232 steps in total.
Shared by Revvit
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