TamarikiTimes_DecemberIssue_02

Issue 11 A quarterly magazine for Kiwi Kids Abroad Visit us at kiwikidsabroad.com Your seasonal dose of Kiwi arts & creativity History & science Environment & conservation Māori & Pasifika culture Sports, adventure & activities Fun stuff & competitions ccoomBlopouenrtuiintsgio-inn! In this Issue: Page 3 Slip, slop, slap, wrap Page 4 Monster penguin! Page 6 A marae – a place to gather Page 8 Brain buzz quiz

Kia Ora! How will you be celebrating Christmas this year? We’d love to hear from you how you spend this Do you hear the sleighbells ringing? Christmas is fast jolly holiday no matter where you are in the approaching, and over here in Aotearoa New Zealand you world. Send us an email or get in-touch snail mail of course might find Santa Claus on a surfboard or tractor style – we can’t wait to hear from you! rather than a sleigh, drinking a refreshing cool drink when Contact details on page 8! he stops off at homes to deliver presents, fashioning jandals (also known as sandals or thongs) instead of boots. New Zealand’s unofficial Christmas Tip Top flavours tree – the pohutukawa. Summer in Aotearoa is not complete without World’s most powerful a trip to the ‘dairy’ (also known as a milk-bar, cornerstone or off-licence) to have a scoop of Dreaming of travelling overseas? Then you’ll be chuffed to one, two or three ice cream flavours. hear the New Zealand passport is now the world’s number one most powerful passport, allowing Kiwis to travel to more New Zealand’s unique favourites include: countries than any other. That’s 129 countries with visa-free Goody Goody Gumdrops – Jubes inside access, great news for wanderlust Kiwis… Now we just have of green bubble-gum flavoured ice-cream? to wait for this pandemic to end! Yes please. Hokey Pokey – New Zealand’s most iconic Thumbs up for diversity! ice cream flavour packed with crunchy bits of hokey pokey. Did you know – New Zealand just had an election and our Mint Choc Chip – minty fresh breath whilst new parliament is being heralded as the most diverse in the enjoying delicious bits of chocolate. Say no more! world. The new Cabinet is made up of women 40%, Māori 25%, Pasifika 10.7%. Across executive roles women 46.5%, New kid on the block - Kiwifruit Pavlova Māori 28.6%, Pasifika 14.3%, Asian descent 7.1%, LGBTQIA+ ice cream. We haven’t had the chance to try 14.3%. A win for diverse representation in New Zealand! this one yet, but considering it includes two of our favourite ingredients; kiwifruit and pavlova, Calling all creative kids it’s bound to go down a treat this summer. Think you’ve got the creative chops to become a Kiwi Kids Abroad YouTuber, interviewer or pen pal? Here’s your lucky break. Email [email protected] to ask us how to get started. 2 Tamariki Times

Bookmarked Manu tukutuku NZ music now (the Māori bird kite) playing A Kiwi Night Before Christmas – By Yvonne Morrison Māori kites are known as manu Fish and Chip song, a fun tukutuku or manu aute. Manu is the Kiwi kids’ song about our T’was the Night Before Christmas word for bird and kite, and tukutuku favourite take-away of all by Yvonne Morrison shows refers to the winding out of the Christmas, Kirihimete, with a very line as the kite climbs. Traditionally time! Kiwi twist, jam-packed with iconic Māori believe that birds could carry local lingo. messages between people and the I like green banana’s The ultimate read-aloud for our gods. Kites were flown as a form of and pink ice cream Kiwis abroad who are missing communication between iwi (tribes), Wobbly jelly makes me the motherland at Kirihimete for fun and for celebrations. scream (Christmas) time. Maui himself was a kite-flyer. He Mum's hamburgers are Where else in the world would controlled the wind with his kite and pretty cool Santa dress in a singlet and legend has it that in the hands of a But I like fish and chips stubbies pulled on a tractor powerful tohunga (master of any skill best of all by eight flying sheep? or art) it could do wonderful things! Fish and chips (yeah!) Fish and chips Try making your own Māori Makes me want to lick bird kite at home: my lips I eat them for breakfast, To get started, Newspaper lunch and tea you will need: Glue Fish and chips are for me! I like peanut butter Pbaruinsth+es Dowel String on my bread sticks Maybe marmite and honey instead Crayola has a great tutorial online for making I like spaghetti and your very own kite. Check it out: Coco Pops crayola.com/lesson-plans/maori-bird-kite- But fish and chips are lesson-plan/ the tops Fish and chips (yeah!) Fish and chips Make me want to lick my lips I eat them for breakfast, lunch and tea Fish and chips are for me! Check out the Fish and Chip song on YouTube, and have a sing along! SLIP, SLOP, SLAP, WRAP Throwback track In New Zealand we like to slip, slop, So here’s what you gotta do A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree slap and wrap! But this isn’t about before heading outdoors: by Kingi Ihaka (1981) dressing warm. Over in the Southern Hemisphere we’re Slip on a long-sleeved shirt On the first day of Christmas heading into summer and because Slop on sunscreen my true love gave to me, a of the Sun’s strong rays, we are extra Slap on a hat pukeko in a ponga tree! careful when we go outside. Wrap on a pair of sunglasses A very Kiwi adaptation of Then you’re good to go! the 12 days of Christmas, a sure-fire sing along. Issue 11 3

Monster penguin! A monster penguin fossil has been A New discovered in New Zealand! Zealandia? The discovery of Crossvallia waiparensis, a monster When the supercontinent of Gondwanaland penguin from the Paleocene Epoch (between 66 and (yup, that’s a real word!) split 150 million years 56 million years ago), adds to the list of gigantic, but ago, it created a jigsaw puzzle of pieces to be extinct, New Zealand fauna. These include the world’s largest parrot, a giant eagle, discovered, leaving buried clues to help giant burrowing bat, the moa and other giant penguins. geologists piece it all back together. If this gigantic penguin was found to be alive it would stand at 1.2 metres tall! How tall are you? Lurking deep in the Pacific Ocean, Zealandia, the long-hidden continent, lies submerged beneath How would you measure up? New Zealand. The microcontinent is approximately 4,900,000km2 with 94% of Zealandia hiding beneath 4 Tamariki Times the ocean, with only New Zealand, New Caledonia and a small number of islands peeking above the waves. “If we could pull the plug on the world’s oceans, it would be quite clear that Zealandia stands out” says New Zealand geologist Nick Mortimer. Geologists have been building a case for Zealandia for the last ten years, with tests showing the region is made from continental rocks like granite that are very distinctive from its nearby neighbour, Australia. Although don’t expect Zealandia to land on your classroom maps anytime soon as there isn’t anyone officially in-charge of validating new continents. Watch this space. Answers to brain buzz: 1. B – Pohutukawa tree 2. D – All of the above 3. A – Go for a swim 4. B – Jawsh 685 5. A – Pavlova 6. D – All of the above 7. A – Kea 8. C – Matamata 9. B – Jacinda Ardern.

With love from DOC (New Zealand’s Department of Conservation) The tuatara (TOO-ah-TAAR-ah), a reptile survivor from the dinosaur years, is a New Zealand native whose long-term survival is threatened by the rising earth temperatures. The tuatara egg is an oddity, for a long time, scientists didn't understand the impact that temperature can have on these reptiles. We now know that the temperature the egg is incubated at will decide whether it will hatch as a baby girl or boy tuatara. Colder temperatures produce more girls, meaning global Credit: Judi Lapsley Miller warming is a real threat to the species. New Zealand has been experiencing increasing average temperatures, and Science asks the question; will tuatara mothers seek out as a result, more boy tuataras. colder grounds to lay their eggs or will it be up to humans to Climate scientists have calculated that temperatures in move these dinosaurs to a safer place? For now, those who New Zealand could rise by as much as 4 degrees Celsius live under protection in sanctuaries are thriving, with eggs by 2080, and that would spell the end to female tuataras due to hatch this year. and eventually the end of tuataras all together. Yucky bugs ghreGolwpranyb-ouuapotuot! Where in New Zealand? Meet New Zealand’s ‘Bugman’ Where in New Zealand do these Ruud Kleinpaste. Follow him as he unique kiwi landmarks and animals belong? explores the fascinating world of bugs discovering the power of these Answers on page 6. tiny creepy crawlies. Learn how our spiders, earthworms, ants, mites, slugs, A beetles, slaters, cockroaches - and B even the native stink-roach - are not yucky at all, but in fact all play vital C 1. Pancake Rocks: roles in keeping the balance in nature. D → To find out more go to youtube.com and search “Yucky bugs” to watch the E 2. Royal Albatross: Bugman in action. → 3. Tāne Mahuta: → 4. Mount Ruapehu: → 5. Geothermal pools: → Answers on page: 6 Issue 11 5

Credit: Graeme Murray A place All marae have their own kawa (protocols) and to gather tikanga (rules). It’s best when visiting a marae to ask locals what behaviour they expect from you. When you travel through Aotearoa New Zealand you will likely come across marae (meeting grounds). Here are some general rules to follow: Take off your shoes before entering These are a place for Māori communities to come together throughout Aotearoa. the marae Don’t sit on tables or pillows A marae is a communal building with traditional carvings Walk around people and not over them that is used as a gathering place for an iwi (tribe) or Do not eat in the marae unless you are whānau (family). They are a sacred place for Māori communities. invited to do so by your hosts When you visit, often you’ll be welcomed by a pōwhiri. A Get permission before taking photos pōwhiri is a Māori welcoming ceremony involving whaikōrero Enjoy yourself! (speeches), waiata (song) and finally the hongi. A hongi is when you press forehead and nose together to greet each Answers to Where in New Zealand? other – make sure to say Kia ora (hello) when you do! 1. Pancake Rocks – D 2. Royal Albatross – E 3. Tane Mahuta – A 4. Mount Ruapehu – C 6 Tamariki Times 5. Geothermal pools – B

The great walks rivers of New Zealand Howzaaaat? Okay, so technically this one doesn’t involve walking, BUT it does include paddling down rivers in a canoe or a kayak, which we think is sweet as! The Whanganui River is one of Highlights With summertime right around the the longest rivers in New Zealand, A stay at Tieke Kainga corner, Kiwis will be looking to slip, from Tongariro to the Tasman slop, slap and wrap (with sunscreen Sea it spans 290 kilometres. campground where there is and hats) and get outside. The Whanganui Journey, one of a beautiful marae New Zealand’s Great ‘Walks’ will Look and listen for kererū, tui New Zealanders love their cricket – take you deep into untouched and fantail, while brown kiwi whether watching from a stadium, forests where you’ll find peace can often be heard at night! watching on tv (all day!) or playing it and quiet as well as lots of birds Bridge to Nowhere, an beachside. Kiwi’s love cricket so much, and amazing native forests. abandoned bridge on Boxing Day they head out to watch surrounded by native bush the cricket instead of indulging in Credit: Chris McLennan The forest is a mix of rata, Christmas day leftovers. rewarewa, rimu, tawa and kowhai trees Here’s all you need to know: Did someone say eels? Cricket has been played in NZ Yes, you may come across some since 1830 of these slippery creatures whilst on the water. We believe that New Zealand has two national they are friendly 99% of the time! teams, the Black Caps (men’s) and the White Ferns (women’s) My slice of heaven The first national team to repre- Kia Ora, my name is Luke and sent New Zealand in international I am from Whangamata, a cricket played against New South small town in the Coromandel. Wales at Christchurch’s Lancaster Most of the time there aren’t Park in 1894 many people living here, but during Christmas holidays the Like rugby, cricket is most popular population increases A LOT in countries that are present and from around 5,000 to 70,000 former members of the British people! Commonwealth Most of my free time is spent On Christmas day we go down New Zealand’s most successful hanging out at the beach. I like to the beach after lunch for a World Cup batsman is Stephen to kayak with mum and dad out swim in the sea. Lots of my friends Fleming with a total of 1075 runs to Whenuakura Wildlife Sanctuary like to learn surf lifesaving over – a donut shaped Island out in the summer at the local surf club. You might hear “howzat” on the the middle of the ocean, build Because there are so many cricket field when the bowling sandcastles or boogie board. places to swim in New Zealand, it’s team appeals to the umpire for When we’ve been out all day we important to learn how to swim well. the dismissal of the batsman like go down to Oliver’s Bakery When we are really lucky mum will for a pie (savoury ones with fish, take us to the movies, we go to Where is your favourite meat or veggies inside). an old school cinema that used place to play cricket? The holidays are great because to have an intermission but they there are so many friends for me don’t do that anymore. Tell me to play with. The gypsy fair also about where you’re from? comes to town and you can play with hula hoops and juggle! Issue 11 7

Brain Buzz Kiwi jokes for Christmas crackers Think your Kiwi knowledge is up to scratch? Find out in the ultimate brain buzzing quiz! Q. What does a cat on the beach have in common Answers on page 4 with Christmas? 1. What is New Zealand’s 5. What is the (not so) official A. Sandy claws! unofficial Christmas tree? Christmas dessert? Q. What did the Kiwi statue A. Kauri tree A. Pavlova say to the other statue? B. Pohutukawa tree B. Pumpkin Pie A. ‘Stat chu bro? C. Blossom tree C. Fruitcake Q. What did the cow say on D. Fern 6. What are the official Christmas morning? 2. What are acceptable languages of New Zealand? A. Mooooey Christmas! Christmas treats to go in the Santa sack: A. English Over to you! B. Māori A. Candy cane C. New Zealand Sign Language Got a joke that’s so good that it B. Scorched almonds D. All of the above needs to be shared? A comic, letter, C. Chocolate coins D. All of the above 7. What New Zealand bird is story, photo or drawing that is Kiwi known for pulling windshield as? Send it over to us and we may 3. On Christmas day it is not wipers off of cars? feature you in our next issue! We unlikely that you might accept snail mail and that magical A. Kea A. Go for a swim B. Morepork email stuff.* B. Play ice hockey C. Tūi Email C. Go skiing D. Pūkeko [email protected] 4. What kiwi artists music 8. What famous location hosts Snail Mail inspired Jason Derulo’s Lord of the Rings Hobbiton? new hit ‘Savage Love’? Kiwi Kids Abroad A. Auckland PO Box 1158 A. Lorde B. Taūpo B. Jawsh 685 C. Matamata Cashel Street C. Benee D. Invercargill Christchurch 9. Who won their second term as 8140 Prime Minster of New Zealand Ka kite anō (see you again). in the recent election? *Make sure you have permission from a A. Helen Clark parent or legal guardian. Work we receive B. Jacinda Ardern may be published in Tamariki Times, on the C. Judith Collins Kiwi Kids Abroad website or social media MWaānoindbriiTracedrnrakaeiyttooeivn!es areresTuhinlet!s channels. Competition time Think you’ve got what it takes to The winner for the be the next Picasso? Then we want best dressed pav to hear from you! It’s colouring-in competition time! Show us your best The winner from Issue 10’s colouring in skills and you could be competition ‘best dressed pav’ goes into WIN this bundle of goodies to Millie aged 8 from Hampshire in from Glenn Jones Art. What are the UK. Her brilliant decorating skills you waiting for – coloured pencils saw her knock it out of the park! at the ready! Ka pai (well done) Millie! The winner will be announced in the next issue of Tamariki Times.