Traditions and everyday life in New ZealandFestivals, 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.
97 keepsakes from New Zealand (48 traditions and culture, 49 personal) · page 3 of 4Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
This is a snack I remembered every kiwi kid enjoying. I personally still love it and it is delicious. I so a super simple recipe made with white buttered sandwiche bread and hundreds and thousands sprinkles.
Shared by FlowerMitski
Heavily influenced by UK, fish and chips is a very popular dish in NZ. Can be as cheap as chips or fancier, depends on the shops. Mine was a fancier side with cocktails and ocean breeze from outdoor.
Shared by Doradora
In Māori culture, Matariki is the star cluster and a celebration of its first rising in late June or early July. The rising marks the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar.
Shared by lucyslettersxx
My family bought a year pass to disneyland when I was really little, meaning that a lot of the time I spent with my family was at disneyland! Those are my happiest memories :)
Shared by wwinterei
Each year my friends and I spend some time up at Snells Beach. This time we woke up early to go see the sunrise. I took a photo of it on my camera, this is unedited!
Shared by Kashanova
When my friends and I hang out on the weekend we usually go to the Dairy, which is a bit like a convenience store, with candy, etc.and we mostly just buy some candy.
Shared by cinnamon_sugar
in the summer, my family and I drive down to the river, walk upstream and float all the way back down. It's a ton of fun and refreshing on a super hot summer day :)
Shared by harrystylesenthusiast
Traveling domestic in New Zealand flying on AirNewZealand. Great flight to see the country and fly about Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud.
Shared by Claud31
My school puts on a musical every second year, this year we did "Chicago: Teen Edition". It was such a fun experience and I made heaps of new friends.
Shared by Lolaaaaaaaaa
Heya, i live on the Pacific Oceans doorstep and spend lots of time on on the water fishing diving and surfing, its a magical place for your soul,
Shared by miikee
Finding and collecting all the different shapes and colours of sea shells. Treasuring them and making them into different things like jewellery
Shared by Breakfastonpluto
I live in Lyall Bay, with the beach a few minutes walk from where I leave. I often go for walks there (and go for a swim if its not too cold).
Shared by LyallBayLad
Something that soothes my soul and makes my heart happy and a country summer to do is swimming or being by the water with family and friends.
Shared by Water Moon
Dancing to express and to celebrate my culture's identity, being in communities to come together and sharing stories with our dancing.
Shared by mangofandango
NZ has so many amazing beaches! They are all over the country, but personally, I think the best ones are on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Shared by elliemc19
When I visit my family we typically like to go on walks in designated walking trails. These are photos I took from Blue Springs.
Shared by GiselleNew
This is a view of Auckland Down Town from the Harbour Bridge. The second picture is a view from Takapuna, Auckland.
Shared by Macb5
A puppy pile of Leonberger puppies. One of the perks of knowing the breeder! These babies are about 8 weeks old.
Shared by Brambleforth
The Chinese New Year is very lively, and there are lion dances and other activities during the Spring Festival
Shared by Estherliu
Pretty nature captured by myself, describes family getaways and the stunning landscapes I get to experience.
Shared by PrettyPrentiss893
I do ballet and jazz weekly. I love working on my flexibility. I enjoy doing performances on stage for dance!
Shared by butterfly15
One of the most beautiful lakes in the South Island. I always stop here on road trips through the area.
Shared by Brambleforth
Wanganui River 8am in the morning after some rain, this was after we had heavy rain and wind overnight
Shared by xmysticxstormx
We recently had our last game of the season, and we won!! It was heaps of fun and I'll miss them lots.
Shared by Lolaaaaaaaaa
True cinnamon is indigenous to Sri Lanka and is very fragrant and is believed to be the best cinnamon
Shared by Midushi
Auckland car show better know as big boys toys. Great day in Auckland. This show is on once a year.
Shared by NZ Euro guy
I love to watch the sunset up here there’s beautiful hikes around the area that’s I love to go on
Shared by Poobee
This is my local beach, which we enjoy travelling to either fish or just go and walk to relax
Shared by Groness
me and my friend love going to the beach for a swim and watching the sunset before leaving!!
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