Immigrants from the American forest kingdom

# New Zealand Immigrants # Introduction New Zealand has a high standard of living. For a long time, they have been one of the countries with excellent support in the world. Under the guidance of the government medical plan, people receive extremely complete free health checks. Except the United States and Canada, New Zealand's national average annual income is higher than other countries in the world. 70% families in New Zealand have their own houses, and almost every family has a car.

Most families in New Zealand are single-family houses with small open spaces around them for growing flowers and vegetables. In big cities, some people live in high-rise apartments. Almost all New Zealand families have refrigerators, washing machines and other modern household appliances. Because the weather in New Zealand is rarely extremely hot or cold, there are not many families with air conditioning or heating. In summer, opening the window can keep the room cool and ventilated; In winter, a fireplace or electric heater is enough to keep warm.

Although nearly four-fifths of the population live in urban areas, New Zealand's cities are not crowded at all, and even in urban areas, there are few traffic jams. There are great restaurants, cold drinks shops, bars, theaters, concert halls and other entertainment places in the metropolis. However, urban life in New Zealand tends to be quiet and peaceful, and most people prefer to eat and enjoy at home.

The population of New Zealand15 lives in rural areas, and some rural families have good roads adjacent to each other and are convenient to socialize. But in rugged Mu Ye, a ranch may be several kilometers away from its nearest neighbor, so many ranchers are almost independent. Most farms and pastures have sufficient electricity supply, so farmers don't need to hire people to help.

In the evening, residents watch TV programs at home. There are four national television stations, and each program is broadcast after 2 pm.

New Zealand eats more cheese and meat than any other country in the world. Mutton is deeply loved by the public, and New Zealanders often use horse bells to accompany mutton and other meats. The most special dish is a local duck soup made of green clams.

New Zealanders love outdoor activities and sports, and many families have their own villas in resorts.

The diet of New Zealanders

The two main islands of New Zealand, the South Island and the North Island, are located in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean with abundant sunshine and rainfall. There are many climatic zones in north and south. The northernmost part belongs to the * belt climate, and the south part enters the sub-Antarctic belt. However, due to the influence of the ocean, the climate is still quite warm. New Zealand's fertile land, grasslands and forests all over the country have created global animal husbandry, dairy industry and orchard cultivation, coupled with rich immigration and localization, which make New Zealand's cuisine not only fresh and rich, but also unique and diverse. In every corner of New Zealand, whether it is an open-air restaurant in the forest, a farm or a small restaurant with a unique style in a big city, visitors can find local or European food at will, and they can also taste traditional Maori food. Everything stimulates people's appetite, feasting and drinking New Zealand red and white table wine that can match all kinds of food.

New Zealanders' clothes

In New Zealand in the southern hemisphere, the climate is opposite to that in the northern hemisphere, but the difference between winter and summer is not obvious, only the length of sunshine, which can be said to be a country with four seasons like spring. But the temperature doesn't change much in one day, and even has the feeling of changing all the year round. The tourist season in New Zealand is in summer (65438+February-February), and many tourists flock to New Zealand. There are fewer tourists in other seasons, so tourists who want to savor New Zealand slowly avoid going in summer.

New Zealand is the kingdom of sheep, so sweaters, hats, socks, scarves, gloves and other pure wool products are all bumpy, with a unique style of New Zealand, which is unmatched by other countries. Fur mats are popular, or put on chairs; Or use it on the floor instead of carpet. There is also a long mat where two sheepskins are sewn together. There is also a kind of coat called BackSkin, which is sewn with sheepskin (some with deerskin). It is very thick and warm.

Usually, New Zealanders don't pay attention to clothes in ordinary occasions. Even in first-class hotels and restaurants, as long as they are neatly dressed, they don't need to wear formal clothes.

Cotton clothes are most suitable for late spring, summer and autumn. Except in midsummer, thin clothes are not enough to cope with New Zealand's temperate climate. Therefore, in colder seasons and mountainous areas, travelers must prepare sweaters and coats to keep out the cold. In winter, you should wear a coat to keep out the cold.

The living environment of New Zealanders

From the perspective of housing, every house in New Zealand is a detached house with front and rear gardens and some swimming pools. Covers an area of about 6000-8000 square meters. In addition to three bedrooms and two halls, there is also a garage and workshop.

In recent years, housing prices in big cities have risen rapidly, and the requirements for living have also changed. There are more and more small-sized units composed of several small-sized units, and some old houses in the city have been renovated into apartment-style residential units.

The New Zealand government attaches great importance to housing in the four major needs of food, clothing, housing and transportation. Although not all residents can live in their own houses, the penetration rate of self-owned houses has reached 70%, and only 30% people rent houses. The government has built many low-cost houses for the elderly, rented them to ordinary small families with new buildings or garden-style bungalows, and rented many private houses.

Most houses in New Zealand are made of wood to prevent earthquakes and keep warm. Generally, it is repainted once every 3 or 4 years. The wood of the old house is very strong, which is better than that of the new house. When the house is sold, there are carpets, curtains, lighting equipment and furniture that must be purchased by yourself.

New Zealanders' recreational activities

New Zealand's cultural level is very high, close to Europe and America. In the past 10 years, due to the migration of Asians, they gradually integrated into some Asian cultures. Theaters are very common in New Zealand and are found in every region. Amateur artists often perform nifty performances, and the school stage is also for students. Especially before Christmas, there are many kinds of performances, but few are professional. Those who are interested in acting can go to drama school and perform in the theater after learning.

New Zealand has a world-famous symphony orchestra, and most people can play at least one instrument. Because each city has its own symphony orchestra and is often invited to perform abroad, its drum band ranks first in the world. In addition, there are some national performances, such as Maori songs and dances. Other ethnic groups also have their own performances. It is worth mentioning that the world soprano Dikana Eva is a New Zealander.

Ballet is also very popular in New Zealand, with a high standard. Most girls have the foundation of ballet dance, and ballet companies often perform abroad.

New Zealanders have leisure to engage in artistic creation because of their leisurely life. Besides many famous writers, they are also good at painting, sculpture and ceramic art, so there are many galleries and museums. Every big city has at least one museum and every city has a gallery.

New Zealanders and the government are well protected because of their expensive old houses. Due to the short establishment of People's Republic of China (PRC), buildings or special buildings older than 100 are not allowed to be demolished or rebuilt. Most New Zealanders can build houses, make furniture and maintain cars. Generally, the maintenance of the house is done by oneself, and the clothes are sewn by oneself. There are few artificial hands. There are many courses in New Zealand's middle school night department, all of which are designed for the public's hobbies. Most of these courses are taught free of charge, even if the fees are very cheap.

Many sports in New Zealand are world-famous. Young people have many sports to choose from. Their football, sailing, boating and kayaking are the best in the world. In addition, mountaineering and skiing are also very popular. There are some beautiful mountains that people like to climb in South Island. Many famous climbers who climbed Mount Everest are New Zealanders. In order to encourage mountaineering activities, the New Zealand government provides hiking trails and cabins in many national parks for climbers to use. The convenience and perfection of its equipment are world-famous.

There are golf courses everywhere in New Zealand, and the membership fee is very low (probably not more than NZ $65,438+0,000), and the cost per course is not more than NZ $20, but there is no caddy service.