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New Zealand is often known by the English translation of its Maori name Aotearoa, which is "Land of the long white cloud".
God Zone is a nickname for New Zealand. This comes form the saying, "God's Own Country." This was first used to refer to New Zealand by the writer Thomas Bracken in a poem he wrote in the 1880s.
'Maoriland', 'The Shaky Isles', and 'Pig Island' are some other nicknames that New Zealand has been called in the past. It has also been referred to as the 'half-gallon, quarter-acre, pavlova paradise' after the title of a book by Austin Mitchell.
Kiwis, referring to the flightless native bird. While some Pakeha (non-Maori) New Zealanders may call themselves 'kiwis', The use of nicknames based on nationality, culture or ethnicity is discouraged as they may be condidered disrespectful, offensive or even racist.
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Does Wellington New Zealand have a nickname?
Wellywood, The Windy City or Welly.
What was the nickname of the new zealand-born war hero Nancy wake?
The White Mouse.
What is the nickname of the people of new zealand and where does this name come from?
New Zealanders refer to themselves as Kiwi's. This is after the NZ national bird, the Kiwi.
Is the emu from New Zealand?
Emus are in fact native to Australia, the western neighbour of New-Zealand. I think you're thinking of the Kiwi, an animal that looks a little alike the Emu, but is much smaller and native to New-Zealand; (Indeed, a nickname for New-Zealanders here in Australia is 'kiwis'!)
Where is Gemstone Beach in New Zealand?
Gemstone Beach is the nickname for Orepuki Beach. It is located in the "Western Southland", or the southwestern part of the South Island.
What was the nickname of New Zealand's fast bowler John Cowie?
John 'Jack' Cowie who played 9 tests for New Zealand nickname was "bull"
What is the nickname for New Zealand swimmers?
seamen. hahahahaahhahaa
Does Wellington New Zealand have a nickname?
Wellywood, The Windy City or Welly.
What is the nickname of New Zealand heavyweight boxer Shane cameren?
Mountain Warrior
Does the people of New Zealand have a nickname?
Some Pakeha (non-Maori) New Zealanders might call themselves Kiwis after an unusual flightless bird native to New Zealand.
What was the nickname of the new zealand-born war hero Nancy wake?
The White Mouse.
What sport does the New Zealand All Blacks play?
The 'All Blacks' play rugby. It is the nickname used by the New Zealand men's national rugby union team.
What is the name of the sport that the kiwis played?
'The kiwis' is the nickname of the New Zealand Rugby League team.
What is the nickname for the Tasman Sea between New Zealand and Australia?
The Ditch The Tasman Sea has for many years been referred to as "The Ditch" by Australians and New Zealanders. The exact etymology for this term is uncertain, however when traveling between Australia and New Zealand, it is commonly referred to as "crossing the ditch".
The Whites is New Zealand soccer name is it because they only have whites playing on the team?
he New Zealand national football team, nicknamed the All Whites, is the national association football team of New Zealand and is governed by New Zealand Football(NZF). The team plays in an all-white strip, hence its nickname
What is the nickname of the people of new zealand and where does this name come from?
New Zealanders refer to themselves as Kiwi's. This is after the NZ national bird, the Kiwi.
Is the emu from New Zealand?
Emus are in fact native to Australia, the western neighbour of New-Zealand. I think you're thinking of the Kiwi, an animal that looks a little alike the Emu, but is much smaller and native to New-Zealand; (Indeed, a nickname for New-Zealanders here in Australia is 'kiwis'!)
