New Zealand is in the south-eastern Pacific ocean and consists of two larger
mountainous islands, North Island and South Island, and various smaller islands.
The islands have much unusual wildlife not found anywhere else in the world,
including flightless birds such as the endangered kiwi. The islands were first
inhabited by the Maori people, who came from Polynesia around 1000 AD. The Dutch
discovered the islands in the 1600s and named them New Zealand but they didn't
settle; Captain James Cook brought the British to the islands in 1769.
Fun fact: More people live in the city of Auckland on North Island than in
the whole of the South Island!
We've got simple flag printables, New Zealand flag colouring pages, bookmarks
(some to print and some to colour), mini notebooks to fold, notebooking pages
and even a printable jigsaw to enjoy! New Zealand flag printables
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New Zealand Crafts
We've got some great crafts on a New Zealand theme, celebrating New Zealand's
most famous birds and of course the Maori culture. Take a look and get crafty! New Zealand crafts for kids
New Zealand Colouring Pages
We've got brand new colouring pages for our New Zealand theme - everything from
kiwis to rugby balls to famous landmarks! New Zealand colouring pages
New Zealand's National Holiday
New Zealand's national holiday is celebrated on 6th February and is called
Waitangi Day. It's a good excuse for a visit to the beach or a concert, or to
have a picnic or party! We've got some ideas here: Waitangi Day
Celebrate New Zealand!
Take a trip around New Zealand by having a look at some "kiwiana" - that is,
things that NZ is famous for!
We've got a collection of notebooking pages and mini printable booklets for you to use when finding out about these famous and important New Zealanders. Famous New Zealanders notebooking pages
The Kiwi
The kiwi is an endangered, flightless bird which is native to New Zealand.
Nowadays New Zealanders everywhere are known as kiwis! Find out more about the
kiwi and enjoy our colouring page, poster, jigsaw, dot to dot page and crafts: Kiwi activities
Sheep
New Zealand is also famous for its sheep! We've gathered all our sheep colouring
activities, crafts and printables into one place and we've got lots to keep you
busy here! Sheep activities
Poi and Poi Dancers
Poi are balls on strings that Maori women manipulate in a special dance with
great skill. You can find out more about them on our
New Zealand poi page and watch a video which
will show you all sorts of moves you can practise when you have made your own
poi using our poi craft idea!
Maori Tattoos
Study a selection of Maori carvings showing traditional tattoo designs and then
make your own mask... Maori tattoo mask craft
Silver Fern
New Zealand has some of the most beautiful ferns in the world. Learn a little
about the ferns and the spiral koru, and make our koru necklace. We also
recommend some excellent art activities elsewhere on the net. Silver fern and koru
Maori Necklaces
Traditional Maori necklaces came in various different designs with special
meanings, and they are still popular today. We've got ideas for three different
bone-carvings necklaces that you can make and wear! Bone carving necklaces craft
The Haka
New Zealand rugby team, the All Blacks, is famous for the Haka - a traditional Maori war dance - that is performed to intimidate the other team before the start of a rugby match! Watch a haka in action here:
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Maori Language
Learn to say hello in Maori!
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