At 85 characters, this place name is one of the longest in the world. Near Porangahau in Hawke’s Bay is an unassuming hill known as "Taumata whakatangi hangakoauau o tamatea turi pukakapiki maunga horo nuku pokai whenua kitanatahu", which translates into English as "the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as … [Read more...] about The longest place name in New Zealand
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Jason Momoa Performs The New Zealand Haka Battle Dance
Momoa explains, "Our gods are water gods." "It was natural for him to do so because he is half-Atlantean and half-human. It really seemed incredibly right." Water, Momoa says, has been one of the most important instructors in his life. "It teaches me patience, love, courage, and bravery, yet it also puts fear in me and shows me where my position is," he adds. "It keeps me … [Read more...] about Jason Momoa Performs The New Zealand Haka Battle Dance
A Seal Enters a Home in New Zealand and Makes Himself Comfortable
In New Zealand, a seal broke into a house and sat on the couch to make himself at home. When they discovered the seal inside on Sunday, the Ross family was taken aback. They think the seal probably entered their home through the cat flap after their cat. "Oh, that would be a seal, I think as I hear this flippity-flop along the corridor. Homeowner Jenn Ross told Reuters, "I … [Read more...] about A Seal Enters a Home in New Zealand and Makes Himself Comfortable
Public Pooping Law in New Zealand Needs to Be Reviewed Due to Increased Human Waste
It's currently perfectly legal apparently, so long as no one is believed to be watching. Does it create a mess if a camper defecate in the woods while no one is looking? Yes, it does, according to incensed New Zealanders, and the legislation - which has special legal loopholes - is endangering the safety of the nation's rivers. A confusing law in New Zealand allows people … [Read more...] about Public Pooping Law in New Zealand Needs to Be Reviewed Due to Increased Human Waste
The “Crazy Paving Cave” in New Zealand Closes So That The World’s Largest Spider Can Hang Its Baby Balls In Peace
The Nelson Cave spider is the largest spider in New Zealand, and it gets its name from a cave where it lays its eggs in sacs dangling from the ceiling, each carrying roughly 50 spiderlings. However, only one such baby ball has been sighted in Nelson Cave since 2018, according to the Department of Conservation, and rangers are afraid that it could be the result of too many … [Read more...] about The “Crazy Paving Cave” in New Zealand Closes So That The World’s Largest Spider Can Hang Its Baby Balls In Peace