“Calling a New Zealander a ‘Kiwi’ is not of itself offensive. ‘Kiwi’ is not an insult,” said Judge Leonie Farrell. She added that the word was often viewed as a “term of endearment”. It is derived from the name of a flightless bird native to the country.
Q. How has colonialism affected Oceania?
Indigenous populations were treated harshly during the colonial period. These efforts had severe consequences that continue to affect indigenous groups and their cultural systems today. Foreign forces also transformed Australia and Oceania’s political landscape during World War II and the Cold War.
Q. How does the geography of Oceania influence the cultures of the islands?
Oceania’s vast, ocean-focused geography continues to influence modern cultures. Cultural groups and practices focus on uniting despite their isolated locations and small populations. Papua New Guinea is one of the most varied countries in the world, with more than 700 indigenous groups and 850 languages.
Q. How did New Zealand get its accent?
In the past people complained that the New Zealand accent was due to laziness or bad influences. Today it is thought to be based on the accent of south-east England, where most migrants came from. The accent spread quickly among children in schools.
Q. Why is a kiwi bird called a kiwi?
‘ Gooseberries not being the most popular fruit, in 1959 it was decided to change the name to kiwifruit, after New Zealand’s national bird.
Q. What is the poorest suburb in Auckland?
Some of the suburbs in South Auckland contain predominantly state housing and are the poorest suburbs of Auckland. The area also contains the industrial heartland of Auckland (Mangere, Otahuhu, Manukau CBD, and the Port of Onehunga), with workshops, factories and warehouses providing work for many Aucklanders.
Q. How many murders were there in NZ in 2019?
The Homicide Report analysed 1125 homicides in New Zealand between 2004 and 2019.
Q. Has New Zealand got a high crime rate?
New Zealand’s rates of violence are very low compared to elsewhere in the world. However, it’s always a good idea to go in the know. While Auckland on the North Island carries the most crime, it’s still far more infrequent than other major cities worldwide.
Q. Is crime increasing in NZ?
Again we see a modest increase of about 14%, from 3,747 in 2015 to 4,281 in 2020. Objectively, it seems hard to make the case that crime in New Zealand has increased dramatically over the past six years. In fact, some categories of crime may have actually declined.
