In my story, the setting is 2010 era student town New Zealand, and one of the side character is a 24 year old homosexual man in a stable relationship with his partner for nine years. He is a second generation immigrant from Pakistan, and for him and his family they are of Islam faith. The partner is agnostic ( Read more... )

Hi, all! I’ve got a really broad question for all you lovely folk here. It’s to do with the places in which y’all live. =D ( Read more... )

I would like to know if there's a common signpost that welcomes you when you arrive at an airport in New Zealand? If yes, what does it say? Is there a picture/drawing on it, too maybe ( Read more... )

I'm trying to get some details on Maori culture as it stands today. I've searched under Maori culture, urban Maori, Maori tribes (or iwi) as well as specific iwis.  I've found lots of good information but failed to capture some topics. so here's hoping that some one can help me ( Read more... )

Really esoteric question here: how long would it take the sap of a Southern Beech tree to dry to tackiness?  To dry completely?  The tree is in New Zealand, in winter, and it rained during or shortly before the tree was cut ( Read more... )

Greetings! I have a few questions about New Zealand that I haven’t been able to nail down. I probably have more, but these stood up and smacked me in the face ( Read more... )

I've been scouring the Internet for information on traditional Polynesian culture, paticularly of Hawaiians, Tahitians, and Maori. A few facts still elude me:

(a) What is the correct way to approach and speak to a chief in his home? Also, how should you behave at a feast? (update) Still would like info on Hawaiian, Tahitian, or Maori etiquette!
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