Friday, August 6, 2021

 New Zealand 


The Haka is Maori legend. 


Since 1888 rugby teams in New Zealand have been performing Haka's  before the games to prepare them for the battle. There are different Haka's for different ceremonies  and different tribes.



About New Zealand


It is a small country on the world map. It has two islands named, North island and South island. Wellington is the capital of the North and South island. 

The NEW ZEALAND flag  represents the Southern cross constellation that marks the position of New Zealand in the Pacific ocean. The Union Jack represents the British power over Maori. 


New Zealand in the Olympics


The first time New Zealand was sent into the Olympics was in the 1920’s.

A  number of 120 medals have been awarded to New Zealand with the strongest sports being rowing, athletics and sallying. New Zealand is at number 34 on the Olympics medal chart. Victor Lindberg was the first person in New Zealand to compete in the Olympics. 


In total New Zealand have won 19 medals and won 7 gold, 6 silver and 6 bronze up to date with the Tokyo Olympics of 2021.

My report is about New Zealand in the Olympics and the progress