The primary religion practiced in New Zealand is the Anglican religion. However, there are other religions that are practiced. This map is showing the distribution of religion on the two islands of New Zealand, based on the 3 most popular religions that are practiced. Religion is a part of every culture regardless if it highly practiced or not. It is apparent that the Anglican religion is the most practiced religion on the Northern Island, whereas the Presbyterian religion practiced more on the Southern Island. Religion is very important in almost all cultures, and the is proven by the significance of this map.
Citation: (2015, September 26). Retrieved October 1, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_New_Zealand |
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Additional Information on Culture in New Zealand:
KWINTESSENTIAL (http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/new-zealand.html) This website gives a substantial amount of information on all things related to culture. For instance, facts and statistics, information on language, demeanor, and New Zealand society can be found at this site. There is also additional, useful information about etiquette and customs shown in regards to the different kinds of people that live in New Zealand.
COUNTRIES AND THEIR CULTURE (http://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/New-Zealand.html) This website is another useful resource to learn more information about the culture of New Zealand. Similarly to the above resource, it does shed some light on New Zealand etiquette, but this site goes in so much more depth in terms of culture. Specifically, this website give thorough information on demography, basic economy, government, religion, the arts, and so much more.
KWINTESSENTIAL (http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/new-zealand.html) This website gives a substantial amount of information on all things related to culture. For instance, facts and statistics, information on language, demeanor, and New Zealand society can be found at this site. There is also additional, useful information about etiquette and customs shown in regards to the different kinds of people that live in New Zealand.
COUNTRIES AND THEIR CULTURE (http://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/New-Zealand.html) This website is another useful resource to learn more information about the culture of New Zealand. Similarly to the above resource, it does shed some light on New Zealand etiquette, but this site goes in so much more depth in terms of culture. Specifically, this website give thorough information on demography, basic economy, government, religion, the arts, and so much more.
Statistics
Changes Over Time
,Life expectancy across the world is a very large topic to be discussed. It has been a dramatic change in so many countries, especially in the country of New Zealand. Figure 1 shows the life expectancy in the year 1900. The life expectancy was at the young age of 47, an age where people are nearly starting their lives in today's time. However, in the span of only 100 years, the life expectancy increased to 79 in New Zealand, as shown in Figure 2. This short but drastic change could have occurred for many reasons, The change in medical research has made a large impact because more people are aware of serious diseases and conditions that are very treatable through medical attention, This also relates to the idea of sanitation and what is means to be a clean, sanitary person. I think people started to realize that in order to live a longer, healthier life, personal hygiene and sanitation is mandatory and along with medical attention, led to people living longer in the country of New Zealand and across the world.
There is a large controversy on how much should be spent on every one person in relation to their health expenses in each country. Some countries spend more on their peoples' health than other, not necessarily because they do not care, but possibly because they cannot afford it. However, this may not always be the case. Figure 3 shows that in the year 2000, barely 15 years ago, that the country of New Zealand was only paying $1051 per person for their medical expenses. This is a lower rate than other developed countries because the United States and Canada were spending more on health for their people in 2000, even though New Zealand was already a developed country at this time. However, just 10 years later in 2010, New Zealand nearly tripled the amount, at $3279, they were spending on each person in relation to their health as shown by Figure 4. This could have been because of recent developments in the medical field, or the need for a larger emphasis on health throughout the world.
Religions in New Zealand
Although there are a vast majority of religions that are practiced in the country of New Zealand, “over half of New Zealanders identify themselves as being Christian,” specifically Anglican, Presbyterian and Catholic (“Immigration New Zealand”, 2015). These three religions are commonly referred to as Christianity as a whole, but they are all very different, especially how in the ways that they were introduced to New Zealanders. For example, the Anglican religion was first introduced to New Zealand in the year 1814 at the Bay of Islands. Samuel Marsden is considered the first person to bring the Anglican religion to New Zealand and was able to convince some of the Maori people to join the church and the bible was translated into a form that was accessible to them (Davidson, 1). Catholicism was introduced some time after the Anglican religion in January of 1838, specifically in Hokianga Harbor. The French created a religious order called the “Society of Mary,” who was determined “to convert the western Pacific region to the Catholic faith” (Sweetman, 1). The Presbyterian religion came not long after Catholicism, specifically on February 20, 1840, when Reverend John Macfarlane came from Scotland. The Presbyterian religion was first originated in Port Nicholson, Wellington, and has continued to grow from there (McLintock, 1). Regardless of when these religions were introduced to New Zealand, these three make up the majority of religions practiced in this country.
Because the three major religions in New Zealand are branches of Christianity, they all play a somewhat similar role in the culture of the country. All the Christian holidays that are practiced within the religion are observed in New Zealand so that those who are of the Christian religion are able to partake in the holiday festivities. These three branches of Christianity make up nearly 45.6% of the populations religious background, and therefore leads to having nearly all Christian religions evident throughout the country (“Countries and their Cultures,” 1). Although the majority of New Zealand practices Christianity, it does not take away from the values and beliefs practiced by the Maori people, the very first settlers of New Zealand. Their culture and beliefs are historical to the country and therefore are respected and observed just as much as the Christian religion, although they may not be practiced as much as others (“Countries and their Cultures,” 1).
There are many grounds that can be considered “sacred” in Christianity, as well as sacred for all the branches of Christianity, since they all follow the same founder, Jesus Christ. Some of the most sacred grounds are Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Jordan River and the Red Sea, although there are many others. However, specifically in each branch of Christianity practiced in New Zealand have sacred places that are most important to their branches, and generally are churches and cathedrals. In the Anglican religion, there is no one place or even space that is sacred to them because they tend “to view all space as equal – there is no space that is more sacred than another” (Dawn, 1). However, there are individual Anglican churches that are considered sacred. Some of them are Bath Abbey, Durham Cathedral, and St. Paul’s Cathedral (Sacred Destinations, 1). As for the Presbyterian religion, there are specific churches that are sacred to this branch of Christianity as well. The two most important are Calvin’s Oratory, Geneva, and St. Giles Cathedral (Sacred Destinations, 1). Lastly, in Catholicism, it is said that any Catholic church or shrines related to a sacred event or time are sacred to this religion. “Some shrines were built to honor a saint... like Saint Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal, which honors the protector of the Holy Family, the Spouse of Our Lady and Patron of the Universal Church” (Catholicism.org, 1). Additionally, the Holy House of Nazareth is also sacred ground for Catholicism, because that is where the Holy family lived (Catholicism.org, 1).
From what was researched on sacred places for these three branches of Christianity, it seems that there are no individual sacred places located within New Zealand.
As similar to the United States, New Zealand has a separation of church and state. This also means that regardless of what religion a person in New Zealand practices, it will not affect their beliefs when it comes to Parliament and how their country is governed (Human Rights in New Zealand, 141). New Zealand does not have designated religion that is practiced like other countries, although the Christian religion is the major religion in the country. Because of this, Christianity “has been a significant factor in educational, moral, social, and cultural policies and debates” (Morris, 1). This means that the Christian traditions continue to be widely used over other religions because it is the most practiced in New Zealand. This is rather apparent in Parliament, where they still use the Christian prayer and swear on the Bible in court, rather than using something more appropriate for all religions (Morris, 1). However, the government in New Zealand believes in the right to practice any religion or ethical belief and the right to not be discriminated against based on these (Human Rights in New Zealand, 143).
I believe that religion is important in every country in some aspect. Although it may be more evident in some than others, one way or another, religion always takes place in some form. I think that the Christian religion plays a major role in New Zealand and it is apparent by how it was brought to the country. Literally as soon as the people who brought religion settled in New Zealand, it took no time for them to begin practicing the religion with New Zealanders and helping them reach into their faith. Additionally, Christianity as been in the country for quite some time and still continues to be the major religion, even though other religions like Hinduism, Buddhism and others have made their way into the country as well. It is important to have something to believe in bigger than ourselves, regardless of what religion, and Christianity does this in the country of New Zealand as well as others.
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Mclintock, A. (2009, April 22). Beginnings. Retrieved October 20, 2015, from http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/1966/presbyterian-church
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Sacred Destinations. (2015). Retrieved October 20, 2015, from http://www.sacred-destinations.com/categories/presbyterian
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Human Rights in New Zealand 2010. (n.d.). Retrieved October 20, 2015, from https://www.hrc.co.nz/files/4614/2388/0493/HRNZ_10_Freedom_of_Religion.pdf
Because the three major religions in New Zealand are branches of Christianity, they all play a somewhat similar role in the culture of the country. All the Christian holidays that are practiced within the religion are observed in New Zealand so that those who are of the Christian religion are able to partake in the holiday festivities. These three branches of Christianity make up nearly 45.6% of the populations religious background, and therefore leads to having nearly all Christian religions evident throughout the country (“Countries and their Cultures,” 1). Although the majority of New Zealand practices Christianity, it does not take away from the values and beliefs practiced by the Maori people, the very first settlers of New Zealand. Their culture and beliefs are historical to the country and therefore are respected and observed just as much as the Christian religion, although they may not be practiced as much as others (“Countries and their Cultures,” 1).
There are many grounds that can be considered “sacred” in Christianity, as well as sacred for all the branches of Christianity, since they all follow the same founder, Jesus Christ. Some of the most sacred grounds are Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Jordan River and the Red Sea, although there are many others. However, specifically in each branch of Christianity practiced in New Zealand have sacred places that are most important to their branches, and generally are churches and cathedrals. In the Anglican religion, there is no one place or even space that is sacred to them because they tend “to view all space as equal – there is no space that is more sacred than another” (Dawn, 1). However, there are individual Anglican churches that are considered sacred. Some of them are Bath Abbey, Durham Cathedral, and St. Paul’s Cathedral (Sacred Destinations, 1). As for the Presbyterian religion, there are specific churches that are sacred to this branch of Christianity as well. The two most important are Calvin’s Oratory, Geneva, and St. Giles Cathedral (Sacred Destinations, 1). Lastly, in Catholicism, it is said that any Catholic church or shrines related to a sacred event or time are sacred to this religion. “Some shrines were built to honor a saint... like Saint Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal, which honors the protector of the Holy Family, the Spouse of Our Lady and Patron of the Universal Church” (Catholicism.org, 1). Additionally, the Holy House of Nazareth is also sacred ground for Catholicism, because that is where the Holy family lived (Catholicism.org, 1).
From what was researched on sacred places for these three branches of Christianity, it seems that there are no individual sacred places located within New Zealand.
As similar to the United States, New Zealand has a separation of church and state. This also means that regardless of what religion a person in New Zealand practices, it will not affect their beliefs when it comes to Parliament and how their country is governed (Human Rights in New Zealand, 141). New Zealand does not have designated religion that is practiced like other countries, although the Christian religion is the major religion in the country. Because of this, Christianity “has been a significant factor in educational, moral, social, and cultural policies and debates” (Morris, 1). This means that the Christian traditions continue to be widely used over other religions because it is the most practiced in New Zealand. This is rather apparent in Parliament, where they still use the Christian prayer and swear on the Bible in court, rather than using something more appropriate for all religions (Morris, 1). However, the government in New Zealand believes in the right to practice any religion or ethical belief and the right to not be discriminated against based on these (Human Rights in New Zealand, 143).
I believe that religion is important in every country in some aspect. Although it may be more evident in some than others, one way or another, religion always takes place in some form. I think that the Christian religion plays a major role in New Zealand and it is apparent by how it was brought to the country. Literally as soon as the people who brought religion settled in New Zealand, it took no time for them to begin practicing the religion with New Zealanders and helping them reach into their faith. Additionally, Christianity as been in the country for quite some time and still continues to be the major religion, even though other religions like Hinduism, Buddhism and others have made their way into the country as well. It is important to have something to believe in bigger than ourselves, regardless of what religion, and Christianity does this in the country of New Zealand as well as others.
What religions are most prevalent in New Zealand? - Immigration NZ Knowledgebase. (2013, August 2). Retrieved October 20, 2015, from http://dol.govt.nz/immigration/knowledgebase/item/2952
Davidson, A. (2012, November 9). Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved October 20, 2015, from http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/anglican-church
Mclintock, A. (2009, April 22). Beginnings. Retrieved October 20, 2015, from http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/1966/presbyterian-church
Sweetman, R. (2012, July 13). Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved October 20, 2015, from http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/catholic-church/page-1
New Zealand. (2015). Retrieved October 20, 2015, from http://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/New-Zealand.html
Morris, P. (2012, July 13). Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved October 20, 2015, from http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/diverse-religions/page-1
Dawn, R. (2015). Library. Retrieved October 20, 2015, from http://www.patheos.com/Library/Anglican/Ritual-Worship-Devotion-Symbolism/Sacred-Space
Sacred Destinations. (2015). Retrieved October 20, 2015, from http://www.sacred-destinations.com/categories/anglican
Sacred Destinations. (2015). Retrieved October 20, 2015, from http://www.sacred-destinations.com/categories/presbyterian
Category Archives: Holy Places. (2013). Retrieved October 20, 2015, from http://catholicism.org/category/holy-places
Human Rights in New Zealand 2010. (n.d.). Retrieved October 20, 2015, from https://www.hrc.co.nz/files/4614/2388/0493/HRNZ_10_Freedom_of_Religion.pdf
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Cultural Diversity in New Zealand
New Zealand is a country of many. The Maori first populated this country hundreds of years ago, and were then followed by the Europeans. It stayed like this for many years and the Europeans began to outnumber the Maori people, to the point where their culture and beliefs were rarely being practiced. This could have been the beginning of the loss of cultural diversity in New Zealand. However, this statement could not be farther from the truth today. New Zealand has a definite growth of cultural diversity since the country’s beginning and it is predicted to continue, unlike that of many other countries throughout the world.
Even before the Europeans ventured to New Zealand, there was cultural diversity between the Maori. The Maori have their own distinctive iwis (tribes) within the Maori population. These iwis competed fiercely against each other for land and resources. “The importance places on ancestors and whakapapa (lineage) as well as variations in customs and mythology between iwi meant that, …New Zealand was home to a number of distinct populations” (Khawaja, Boddington, Didham, 2007). Even within one group of people, there are differences between them, making up cultural diversity. When the Europeans came to New Zealand, there was still cultural diversity among them as well. Just because two people are from Europe, it does not necessarily mean that they are from the same cultural background or group (Khawaja, Boddington, Didham, 2007). Cultural diversity was evident and growing in New Zealand even before people knew what it meant to be culturally diverse.
Additionally, to adapt to being such a culturally diverse country, the students in New Zealand are being taught how to live in such a world. The New Zealand Curriculum website states, “New Zealand is a linguistically and culturally diverse nation and students need to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes that equip them for life in a multi-cultural world” (New Zealand Curriculum, 2015). This helps solidify an effort to keep cultures alive in New Zealand, although they are rapidly growing. By teaching the students of the future about what it means to be culturally diverse and the benefits, it will allow them to know how important it is to preserve. This is vital because although cultural diversity is growing, there is always a chance for a turn in events.
Hundreds of countries are experiencing a major decline in cultural diversity and it seems to only be increasing as time continues. Cultural diversity can occur for many reasons, one being that some countries may think that having cultural diversity is a negative attribute of the country and therefore decide to push towards all people being alike culturally. New Zealand is experiencing in increase in cultural diversity because they do not think like this. According to the New Zealand Herald, “...76 percent said ethnic diversity was a good thing and 63 percent saying their experience of diversity had been positive” and “New Zealanders are accepting ethnic diversity as ‘part of our reality’” (Tan, 2012). New Zealand is so culturally diverse that being a New Zealander does not just mean one cultural background. It can mean many different backgrounds but they all choose to call themselves New Zealanders, because essentially, that is what they all are (Phillips, 2015).
Citations:
Cultural diversity. (2015, March 8). Retrieved November 17, 2015, from http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Principles/Cultural-diversity
Khawaja, M., Boddington, B., & Didham, R. (2007). Growing Ethnic Diversity in New Zealand and its Implications for Measuring Differentials in Fertility and Morality. Retrieved November 17, 2015, from file:///Users/baileyserafin/Downloads/growing-ethnic-diversity (1).pdf
Jock Phillips. 'The New Zealanders - Multicultural New Zealand', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 16-Feb-15
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/the-new-zealanders/page-13
Tan, L. (2012, October 12). Embracing ethnic diversity: Melting- pot reality okay with New Zealanders. Retrieved November 17, 2015, from http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10837572
Even before the Europeans ventured to New Zealand, there was cultural diversity between the Maori. The Maori have their own distinctive iwis (tribes) within the Maori population. These iwis competed fiercely against each other for land and resources. “The importance places on ancestors and whakapapa (lineage) as well as variations in customs and mythology between iwi meant that, …New Zealand was home to a number of distinct populations” (Khawaja, Boddington, Didham, 2007). Even within one group of people, there are differences between them, making up cultural diversity. When the Europeans came to New Zealand, there was still cultural diversity among them as well. Just because two people are from Europe, it does not necessarily mean that they are from the same cultural background or group (Khawaja, Boddington, Didham, 2007). Cultural diversity was evident and growing in New Zealand even before people knew what it meant to be culturally diverse.
Additionally, to adapt to being such a culturally diverse country, the students in New Zealand are being taught how to live in such a world. The New Zealand Curriculum website states, “New Zealand is a linguistically and culturally diverse nation and students need to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes that equip them for life in a multi-cultural world” (New Zealand Curriculum, 2015). This helps solidify an effort to keep cultures alive in New Zealand, although they are rapidly growing. By teaching the students of the future about what it means to be culturally diverse and the benefits, it will allow them to know how important it is to preserve. This is vital because although cultural diversity is growing, there is always a chance for a turn in events.
Hundreds of countries are experiencing a major decline in cultural diversity and it seems to only be increasing as time continues. Cultural diversity can occur for many reasons, one being that some countries may think that having cultural diversity is a negative attribute of the country and therefore decide to push towards all people being alike culturally. New Zealand is experiencing in increase in cultural diversity because they do not think like this. According to the New Zealand Herald, “...76 percent said ethnic diversity was a good thing and 63 percent saying their experience of diversity had been positive” and “New Zealanders are accepting ethnic diversity as ‘part of our reality’” (Tan, 2012). New Zealand is so culturally diverse that being a New Zealander does not just mean one cultural background. It can mean many different backgrounds but they all choose to call themselves New Zealanders, because essentially, that is what they all are (Phillips, 2015).
Citations:
Cultural diversity. (2015, March 8). Retrieved November 17, 2015, from http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Principles/Cultural-diversity
Khawaja, M., Boddington, B., & Didham, R. (2007). Growing Ethnic Diversity in New Zealand and its Implications for Measuring Differentials in Fertility and Morality. Retrieved November 17, 2015, from file:///Users/baileyserafin/Downloads/growing-ethnic-diversity (1).pdf
Jock Phillips. 'The New Zealanders - Multicultural New Zealand', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 16-Feb-15
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/the-new-zealanders/page-13
Tan, L. (2012, October 12). Embracing ethnic diversity: Melting- pot reality okay with New Zealanders. Retrieved November 17, 2015, from http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10837572
Food and Culture
Mince 'N' Cheese Pie
This is a popular dish in New Zealand that is not really heard of other than in New Zealand. It is fairly easy to make and seems to a favorite across the country. The recipe below if from a website called Kiwi Faves, and this recipe specifically is from a man named Vance McPhee. This dish can be made is many different ways, but this recipe is his own.
This is a popular dish in New Zealand that is not really heard of other than in New Zealand. It is fairly easy to make and seems to a favorite across the country. The recipe below if from a website called Kiwi Faves, and this recipe specifically is from a man named Vance McPhee. This dish can be made is many different ways, but this recipe is his own.
It is hard to identify one cuisine as the cuisine of New Zealand. Like the United States, the food in New Zealand is made up of recipes and parts of recipes from other countries, as well as cuisines that originated there. However, the food in New Zealand is most often identified as Pacific Rim, because of the vast marine life that surrounds the islands, and how they are incorporated in so many dishes in New Zealand.
Although many recipes have been originated in New Zealand, there are hints or parts of Europe, Asia and Polynesia in some of the dishes. The reason for this can be due to the fact that some of the earliest settlers of New Zealand came from these places ("New Zealand Tourism Guide," 2015). There are different traditions when it comes to making some of these meals, as well certain times to eat it. For instance, turkey and ham are mainly only introduced for the holidays, and a Maori style of cooking is only introduced for specific and/or special occasions. The Maori people enjoy using Hangi, a cooking method in which they dig a whole in the ground, place hot rocks and the food, which is generally meat, fish and vegetables, and then bury the food to allow it to cook. It is not done often nowadays, but it has been around for nearly 2000 years and it still used traditionally ("100% Pure New Zealand," n.d.). Fish and meat are two of the most popular parts of New Zealand dishes. Because New Zealand is surrounded by the ocean, generally most, if not all, their fish and shellfish come from their coastlines. Additionally, lamb is a New Zealand favorite for a variety of dishes, and one of the reasons being is that the lamb comes locally from New Zealand and is actually a popular export for New Zealand to other countries because of how good it is. Fruit is also grown in New Zealand and is used in a variety of New Zealand desserts ("100% Pure New Zealand," n.d.). Citations: Favourite New Zealand foods. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2015, from http://www.newzealand.com/us/feature/favourite-new-zealand-foods/ New Zealand Cuisine. (2015). Retrieved December 2, 2015, from http://www.tourism.net.nz/new-zealand/nz/cuisine-and-dining |
Ingredients:Olivani Olive Oil
1 onion, finely chopped Fresh garlic, finely chopped 800g Prime NZ Beef Mince 1 packet beef oxtail soup mix 3/4 cup water Tararua Butter 750g Edmonds Flakey Puff Pastry 1 cup Anchor Tasty Cheese, grated 100g Ornelle Shaved Parmesan Salt & pepper to taste Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. 2. Heat oil in a pan. Caramelise the onions and garlic, then set aside in a bowl. 3. Add more oil to the pan and brown the mince. Once mince has been browned, add the cooked onions and garlic (if you’d like mushrooms in your pie, add them now!). 4. Dissolve the soup mix with boiling water, then pour into the pan. Simmer until the mixture thickens. Season to salt & pepper. 5. Fot individual pies, I like to use a muffin tin. Grease the tin with a bit of butter. Cut out your Edmonds Flaky Pastry – make the bottoms lager than the tops (so they can come up the sides). Line the tins with pastry bottoms. Spoon in the mince filling, then sprinkle with cheeses. Be generous! Add the top to the pies and press the edges down. 6. Brush the tops with beaten egg. 7. Bake until crisp and golden brown. 8. Serve immediately – these won’t last long because they taste so good! Who said pies were hard to make, you can make as small savoury pies for parties and entertaining or as large pies for family meals, potlucks and lots more. Citation: McPhee, V. (2014). Mince ‘n Cheese Pie. Retrieved December 2, 2015, from http://www.kiwifaves.co.nz/recipe/mince-n-cheese-pie/ |