The wētā derives its name from the indigenous Maori language, meaning "god of ugly things." It is endemic to New Zealand. Because the nation was void of mammals for an extended period, the wētā could evolve to a rodentlike size, though the introduction of actual rodents to the islandha...
Here in New Zealand there is a 90-day trial for every employee. Before you hit 90 days at your place of employment you can basically be let go without reason. Our salaries are a bit higher (but our dollar is weaker and cost of living fairly expensive) so it ends up being somewhat si...
We all react to their itchy bites differently. After a weekend of camping or at the cabin Amie is a human pin cushion, while most of the time I got mostly unscathed. We're never sure if she's bitten more or just reacts more severely that I do. In addition to being able to ruin ...
There are two first time nominees in the mix:Chronixx, who is in the running withChronology¸ whichRolling Stoneheralded one of the best albums of 2017, andCommon Kings, who represent withLost In Paradise, which mixes pop elements with rock, reggae, R&B and classic soul influences. There'...
Go for atrampin any forest on the North Island and you’ll likely see a number of plants which inspired the Koru, a Maori word meaning “loop.” The Koru’s form is based on the shape of a new frond of the Silver Fern which slowly uncoils itself as it matures, just one of the ...
The four main gods (akua) are Ku, Kane, Lono Lono the god of peaceIn Hawaiian religion, the god Lono is associated with fertility, agriculture, rainfall, music and peace. ... He was one of the four gods (with Kū, Kāne, and Kāne's twin brother Kanaloa) who existed before the wor...
Visions of a Different Reality; Alison Jones Tells How the Story of a Mentally Ill Maori Who Thought He Was a Son of God Came to Be FilmedRead the full-text online article and more details about Visions of a Different Reality; Alison Jones Tells How the Story of a Mentally Ill Maori ...
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