tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26947637122013907272024-03-12T19:02:57.368-07:00Study in New ZealandStudy in New Zealand, universities - colleges & other programs for Foreign students. Study in University at New zealand, in - to studying Scholarships, study abroad in, overseas students to study in NZ, bachelor, BA, masters, MBA doctorate, PHd, diploma, courses, English language, or Study & working, choose right/best education for study in NZ.the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-66213651399731535382010-07-27T12:37:00.000-07:002010-07-27T12:48:11.503-07:00Doctoral Degree in New Zealand | study in NZ<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> <em>get the doctoral Degree at New Zealand (doctorate, DSc or the DLitt, PhD/DPhil, EdD or the DMus)..</em><br /></div></span><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">These definitions should be considered in conjunction with the accreditation and approval processes outlined in the NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Framework) publication<br /><br /><strong>Definition of Doctoral Degree</strong><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498674671054419826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4ATsKHvmZyokAbeWeRSUjOn78FOgDf3XR_cdny9ZWckirtJfSc5wOuhOMr2I1oiaK0VU298roSTJkW8CZqepJRG8oxzSQCLgARn8yhkvcRQOf2vVfHFS1JE8tYmH42gXr9X0g9QjhFnk/s400/5t5d.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The Doctoral Degree is a research degree that is at a significantly higher level and of significantly higher status than a Masters Degree. It is normally the culmination of a structured sequence of instruction at educational institutions that begins at the bachelor level and reaches a stage beyond the masterate, when the student becomes an increasingly independent scholar and makes a substantial and original contribution to knowledge.<br /><br /><strong>For the PhD/DPhil</strong> and the named doctorate, the development takes place under the guidance of recognised experts in the field of study and under circumstances that allow the student access to appropriate research resources.<br /><br />The<strong> doctorate</strong> is awarded on the basis of an original and substantial contribution to knowledge as judged by independent experts applying contemporary international standards. The hallmark will be the candidate's capacity for substantial independent research or creative activity as attested (for the PhD/DPhil and the named doctorate) by his/her educational institution and/or as demonstrated by submitted work.<br /><br /><strong>The major component</strong> of all doctorates is original research. The body of work that leads to the award of a doctorate will be one of the following:<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">a thesis (the PhD/DPhil)<br />creative work in the visual or performing arts (the PhD/DPhil)<br />a thesis or equivalent creative work in combination with coursework (the named doctorate)<br />a thesis in combination with a creative work in the visual or performing arts (the named doctorate)<br />published work (the higher doctorate).<br />Credit requirements<br />A Doctoral Degree requires at least 240 credits worth of advanced research at level 10.<br /><br />The following types of Doctoral Degree are recognised.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD/DPhil)<br /></strong>A thesis constitutes the entire body of work on which the award of the qualification will be judged. Coursework may also be prescribed for the student, but this will only contribute to the preparation for research and acceptance into the doctoral programme. Students in the visual or performing arts may present a creative work in the place of the thesis.<br /><br />Doctorate in a specified field or discipline - the named doctorate (e.g. EdD or the DMus)<br />For a doctorate in a specified field, coursework may contribute to the assessed programme of study, but research and its associated thesis must occupy at least two full-time academic years and contribute not less than two-thirds of the overall credit for the degree.<br /><br />The coursework, which is to be at a standard in advance of that expected for a masterate paper, must be part of a coherent programme with the research work, and should normally cover no more than one full-time academic year.<br /><br />A candidate for a named doctorate must gain a passing grade in both the coursework and the thesis or its creative work equivalent.<br /><br /><strong>Higher Doctorate (e.g. the DSc or the DLitt)</strong><br />Higher Doctorates are awarded for independent work of special excellence, as judged by leading international experts, which is completed before a person makes an application to enrol for the degree. Candidates will normally be expected to have completed at least ten years of independent work and to have published extensively.<br /><br />Publication will normally be in scholarly books and/or in reputable international journals. Candidates in the visual or performing arts will have made equally outstanding contributions in their creative work.</span></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-54180312719855645452010-07-27T12:31:00.000-07:002010-07-27T12:37:25.721-07:00Master Degree in New Zealand | study in NZ<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Find Master Study in New Zealand University</em><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498672018174701074" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 142px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyexV-itnCG-g_FNwzQMbZiN6bMEi9xQ805A7T92Fr4bkMmKlv3bE3Ro7tkifp2Jqv3nJBnvomH4wC_EKMnd3Fv4wRzyToszxhznpjiqFDFE9yNpWr7bOycw8QCvyqqJER_uxAAA-RL0cZ/s400/sr23.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Masters Degrees</strong> are constituted in one discipline or coherent programme of study. They may be undertaken by taught courses or research, or by a combination of both.<br />Masters Degrees usually build on a Bachelor Degree, Bachelor Degree with Honours or a Postgraduate Diploma. They may also build on extensive professional experience of an appropriate kind. They are demonstrably in advance of undergraduate study, and require students to engage in scholarship and/or research.<br /><br /><strong>Entry</strong><br />Providers of courses leading to masters qualifications are responsible for establishing entry requirements. The minimum entry qualification for a 240-credit Masters Degree is a Bachelor Degree or equivalent. For a Masters Degree of fewer than 240 credits, normally the minimum entry qualification is a Bachelors Degree with Honours or a Postgraduate Diploma.<br /><br />Admission as a candidate for a Masters Degree is based on the evaluation of documentary evidence (including the academic record) of the applicant's ability to undertake postgraduate study in a specialist field of enquiry or professional practice. The candidate must have attained, through formal study, professional or other experience, a high order of knowledge about the principal subject(s), and have demonstrated interest in, and an aptitude for, scholarship.<br /><br />An applicant who holds either a Bachelor Degree with Honours or a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma may be exempted from all or some of the taught courses.<br /><br /><strong>Outcomes</strong><br />A graduate of a Masters Degree programme is able to:<br />show evidence of advanced knowledge about a specialist field of enquiry or professional practice<br />demonstrate mastery of sophisticated theoretical subject matter<br />evaluate critically the findings and discussions in the literature<br />research, analyse and argue from evidence<br />work independently and apply knowledge to new situations<br />engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, criticism and problem-solving.<br />If a Masters Degree includes a substantial component of supervised research, then the results of that research will normally be embodied in a thesis, dissertation, substantial research paper or creative work.<br />The research should be completed to internationally recognised standards and demonstrate that the graduate has a capacity for independent thinking.<br /><br /><strong>Credit requirements</strong><br />The Masters Degree is at least 240 credits, except where it builds on 4 years of prior study at Bachelor Degree level or above, in which case it can be fewer than 240, but no fewer than 120, credits.<br />The Masters Degree must comprise a minimum of 40 credits at level 9 with the remainder at level 8.<br /><br /><strong>Relationship with other qualifications</strong><br />A person who holds a Masters Degree that includes a substantial component of research may be considered for admission to a programme of advanced study and /or original research leading to a Doctoral Degree.</span></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-67515463948687559542010-07-27T12:23:00.000-07:002010-07-27T12:31:32.297-07:00Postgraduate Diploma in New Zealand | Study in NZ<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>go.. to university in New Zealand<br /></em>A <strong>Postgraduate Diploma</strong> is designed to extend and deepen a candidate's knowledge and skills by building on <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498670620135652066" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 144px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLItMz7tpLoQCFuvAqRq1yJN_bi96X6kfSuy-yd4Pn9RWGgfDAY83O7jNXJoqUqScdPo6xpiRniZvIyc7Xr6rUMGgkui0pAtB3LuIs0kWl69lRQxb-hRq4riACIFqjCv80d6TdomsbptUk/s400/hgy5d3.jpg" border="0" />attainment in the principal subject(s) of the qualifying degree. It provides a candidate with a systematic and coherent survey of current thinking and research in a particular body of knowledge, and may include instruction in the relevant research methodologies.<br /><br /><strong>Entry</strong><br />A candidate for the Postgraduate Diploma in a specified subject or, where appropriate, a related area will normally have completed all requirements of the relevant Bachelor Degree. A provider may also admit to a programme leading to the Postgraduate Diploma a person who has completed all requirements of the Bachelor Degree with Honours in a related subject, or who is deemed to have acquired the relevant skills and knowledge through appropriate work or professional experience.<br /><br /><strong>Outcomes</strong><br />A graduate of a Postgraduate Diploma programme is able to:<br />engage in self-directed learning and advanced study<br />demonstrate intellectual independence, analytic rigour, and the ability to understand and evaluate new knowledge and ideas<br />demonstrate the ability to identify topics for original research, plan and conduct research, analyse results and communicate the findings to the satisfaction of subject experts.</span></span></div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Credit requirements<br /></strong>The Postgraduate Diploma requires a minimum of 120 credits from levels 7 and above, with a minimum of 72 credits from level 8.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Relationship with other qualifications<br /></strong>A Postgraduate Diploma may be awarded with distinction. It prepares a candidate for independent research and scholarship in the principal subject of the diploma. A person who holds a Postgraduate Diploma may be enrolled for a Masters Degree or a Doctoral Degree.</span></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-46443177934635540002010-07-27T12:19:00.000-07:002010-07-27T12:23:50.899-07:00Postgraduate in New Zealand | Study in NZ<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Living in New Zealand for Study....</em><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498668633527654594" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 144px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIdfKqIacGzt0eVjPF0UOJs4AePJV3nlo76F4avDNqFSGDL0ZbVjK8FlmYEA9vfwhet4L0dSSjYqf0pAW2AEmcgiHVafigfRzTe2rMlwHpwuX9H8ox5uk8LOXkUUZ0jWXAN8_5NR4_6IwL/s400/hgy5d3.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Postgraduate Certificate<br /></strong>A Postgraduate Certificate involves credits from a specified subject and, where appropriate, the cognate areas. It serves as a qualification recognising continuing professional development in the same area as the candidate's original degree.<br /><br />A candidate will normally have completed all requirements of a Bachelor Degree or, in special circumstances, a Bachelor Degree with Honours. The Postgraduate Certificate is designed to extend and deepen a candidate's knowledge and skills through formal instruction and directed inquiry.<br /><br /><strong>Entry</strong><br />Postgraduate Certificates require a Bachelor Degree in a cognate subject or relevant skills and knowledge acquired through appropriate work or professional experience.<br /><br /><strong>Outcomes<br /></strong>A graduate of a Postgraduate Certificate programme is able to:<br />acquire and assess knowledge, analyse and solve problems, work and study independently; and<br />demonstrate intellectual independence, analytic rigour and sound communication.<br /><strong>Credit requirements</strong><br />The Postgraduate Certificate requires a minimum of 60 credits at level 8.<br /><br /><strong>Relationship with other qualifications</strong><br />A Postgraduate Certificate provides the basis for further postgraduate study.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-9397434247497015862010-07-27T12:14:00.000-07:002010-07-27T12:19:05.182-07:00Graduate Diploma in New Zealand | Study in NZ<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Study in Universties and Collages In NZ..</em>..<br /></span></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498667466484960914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 155px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv77IfIRE4783g6E3AgZW94E9BzGYeghTn2u-hRRi1VqF-33-GYsW67upJFm_BARg4AUNlEjM6s1IxUy4wwWTLOQ1IQ0ClNjYl6zWMQhZE8dBg6ECbo9nvvGacqPayg9QCO-ZwYijpHUyE/s400/wr32z1.jpg" border="0" />A <strong>Graduate Diploma </strong>is designed as a vehicle for degree graduates to pursue further study at an undergraduate level. The programme can be designed to broaden knowledge and skills in a familiar subject or discipline, or develop knowledge in a new area.<br /><br /><strong>Entry</strong><br />Entry is open to degree graduates. However, those who have been able to demonstrate equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind may be granted admission.<br /><br /><strong>Outcomes</strong><br />A person with a Graduate Diploma is able to:<br /><br />engage in self-directed learning and advance study; and<br />demonstrate intellectual independence, analytic rigour, and the ability to understand and evaluate new knowledge and ideas.<br /><br /><strong>Credit requirements</strong><br />A Graduate Diploma:<br />is registered at level 7 and requires a minimum of 72 credits at level 7; and<br />requires a minimum of 120 credits from levels 5 or above.<br />Relationship with other qualifications<br />A Graduate Diploma may provide the basis for postgraduate study.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-85711537404473230122010-07-27T12:07:00.000-07:002010-07-27T12:14:07.643-07:00Graduate Certificate in New Zealand | Study in NZ<div align="justify">Go to<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> New Zealand For Study ...<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498666176517235074" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 155px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl9sdepLeGyLHMzK9DLQb1DaoP4MkeQW7hARKP3JpqC5s-81qRo619-QOUjtGDAbrNKU9IQv1zAgpupOS1b3POdoKv07Wc6qFGEnC3regsWgyzCv3_MITL5xVFB-PduFWK24iM-m-ypoYu/s400/wr32z1.jpg" border="0" />A <strong>Graduate Certificat</strong>e is designed primarily as a vehicle for degree graduates to pursue further study at an undergraduate level. The Graduate Certificate can be designed as a bridging programme for candidates developing educational, professional or vocational knowledge in a new discipline, profession or subject area and/or as a broadening or deepening of skills or knowledge already gained in an undergraduate programme.<br /><br /><strong>Entry</strong><br />Entry is open to degree graduates. However, those who have been able to demonstrate equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind may be granted admission.<br /><br />O<strong>utcomes</strong><br />A person with a Graduate Certificate is able to:<br />acquire and possess knowledge, analyse and solve problems, work and study independently<br />demonstrate intellectual independence, analytical rigour and sound communication skills.<br /><strong></strong><br /></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Credit requirements</strong><br />The Graduate Certificate:<br />is registered at level 7 and requires a minimum of 40 credits at level 7; and<br />requires a minimum of 60 credits from levels 5 or above.<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Relationship with other qualifications<br /></strong>The Graduate Certificate may provide an entry point to postgraduate study</span></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-53026608487498292652010-07-27T12:02:00.000-07:002010-07-27T12:07:30.587-07:00Bachelor Degree with Honours in New Zealand | Study in NZ<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Visit to New Zealand, and find University</em><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498664500498181138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 122px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNM5kqdvf66xkjMgove3CeNJFf9nOoPcScfhDe9095ZfeBkMimJBNY9iUz5aKIgoD1rzPknACJ1GSYK3H1gtwD62TQWg0dGdjiCT2xh4CUCP_TUVXKPVp-0zTCkoPDR0-Jo-zxCV0fhVdH/s400/za.jpg" border="0" />A <strong>Bachelor Degree with Honours </strong>recognises distinguished study at an advanced level, and may be either a 480-credit degree that requires a particular level of achievement, or a discrete 120-credit degree following a Bachelor Degree.<br /><br />The award of honours recognises outstanding achievement, meritorious achievement or a pass in papers that include the highest 120 credits of the degree. These may be termed first class honours, second class honours: first or second divisions, and third class honours.<br /><br /><strong>Entry requirements</strong><br />Entry to honours study is normally based on achievement of above average performance in the credits that are relevant to the proposed honours study.<br /><br /><strong>Outcomes</strong><br />A graduate of a bachelor honours degree programme is able to:<br /><br />engage in self-directed learning and advanced study<br />demonstrate intellectual independence, analytic rigour, and the ability to understand and evaluate new knowledge and ideas<br />demonstrate the ability to identify topics for original research, plan and conduct research, analyse results, and communicate the findings to the satisfaction of subject experts.<br /><strong></strong></span><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Credit requirements</strong><br />A minimum of 120 credits at level 8, with a research component that represents at least 30 credits at that level.<br /><br /><strong>Relationship with other qualifications</strong><br />Achieved to an appropriate standard, a Bachelor Degree with Honours will prepare graduates for consideration for entry to doctoral studies.<br /><br /><strong>Note:</strong><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Where the honours degree is a 480-credit (or more) programme, it must provide an exit point at the end of the study that meets the requirements for a Bachelor Degree.<br /><br />Some bachelor honours degrees (for example Bachelor of Laws with Honours), approved prior to 1 January 2006, have a minimum of 60 credits at level 8. These qualifications will be grandparented under previous rules.<br /><br />Research in the context of a Bachelor Degree with Honours develops a student's ability to design and undertake a project under supervision, and to report on this in an appropriate form. It sharpens the student's analytical and communication skills and provides a supported introduction to planning, conducting and reporting on the type of independent research that may be undertaken at higher levels.</em> </span></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-64906772450503886262010-07-27T11:54:00.000-07:002010-07-27T12:02:23.978-07:00Bachelor Degree in New Zealand | Study in NZ<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Come to Study in New Zealand</em> ...<br /></span><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Bachelor Degree</strong><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498662799067606034" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 142px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 116px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7t_Bjc1lI2tN6_sGHpA7-UZZ7YAw9Ow9M-T68bafnXY8ex9HsL5CdDwpc4-Fmw5KnmY-zqVytz7v8L9bKuVcAGXSIaBGnBjNdI8Osaqkw0078RSwKXZBhLEOStnaoj5s3BuiomktwXu4/s400/za.jpg" border="0" />A Bachelor Degree is a systematic and coherent introduction to the knowledge, ideas, principles, concepts, chief research methods and problem-solving techniques of a recognised major subject (or subjects, in the case of a double degree or a double major).<br /><br />It requires meeting specified requirements, as set down in the relevant degree regulations, and involves at least one sequential study programme in which content is progressively developed to the point where a candidate is prepared for postgraduate study and supervised research. It prepares a candidate for advanced study, as well as directed research and scholarship, in the major subject(s) of the degree.<br /><br />Bachelor degree programmes are taught mainly by people engaged in research; and emphasise general principles and basic knowledge as the basis for self-directed work and learning.<br /><br /><strong>Entry</strong><br />A programme of study leading to a Bachelor Degree builds on prior study, work or experience, and is open to those who have met the specified entrance requirements.<br /><br /><strong>Outcomes</strong><br />A graduate of a Bachelor Degree programme is able to:<br /><br />demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the ideas, principles, concepts, chief research methods and problem-solving techniques of a recognised major subject (or subjects, in the case of a double degree or a double major)<br />demonstrate the skills needed to acquire, understand and assess information from a range of sources<br />demonstrate intellectual independence, critical thinking and analytic rigour<br />engage in self-directed learning<br />demonstrate communication and collaborative skills.<br /><br /><strong>Bachelor Degree Credit requirements</strong><br />A Bachelor Degree requires a minimum of 360 credits from levels 4 to 7. Some Bachelor Degrees, notably in professional fields such as engineering, the health sciences and law, encompass additional credits and may require a longer period of study. For example, an eight-semester (four-year) degree would normally be equivalent to 480 credits.<br /><br />Of the credits required for a Bachelor Degree, a minimum of 72 credits should be at level 7. A maximum of 20 credits should be at level 4 (such that the integrity of the qualification at the higher levels is maintained).<br /><br />The degree should specify a spread of credit across levels, so that the qualification reflects the requirements of the degree definition and achieves the associated learning outcomes in a way that is appropriate to the subject area.<br /><br />Relationship with other qualifications<br />A person who holds a Bachelor Degree may be able to enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma or the Master Degree</span> .</div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-49780629872857998452010-07-27T11:49:00.000-07:002010-07-27T11:54:22.702-07:00Diploma in New Zealand | Study in NZ<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Diplomas</strong> often prepare learners for self-directed application of skills and knowledge. These <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498660846774616674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 108px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 144px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjXDZ_PescWZ4yMi_CAJKA9kOiUFsBnP4UTt0xjpQt1I_5brEadFiZLI7kAifDHI7_FAF0hqb0v9MST-vwhVr1qAEUN29jDHUPfY_zKRSIJp-jpYQ-MfENy2JhMljvWVq_g0Fv1ZlTRwcT/s400/drf.bmp" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">qualifications often build on prior qualifications or experience, and recognise capacity for initiative and judgement:<br /><br />across a broad range of educational and vocational areas<br />in technical, professional, and/or management roles.<br />'National Diplomas' (diplomas approved to use the word 'National') recognise skills and knowledge meeting nationally set standards (unit and achievement standards). Some National Diplomas automatically recognise credit from provider-developed qualifications as outlined by the qualification regulations.<br /><br /><strong>Credit requirements</strong><br />A Diploma must:<br />be registered at level 5, 6 or 7, with the top 72 credits defining the level at which it can be registered; and<br />have at least 120 of all credits contributing to the qualification at level 4 or above.<br />The level of a Diploma is determined by beginning with the highest level credits and counting back until a total of 72 credits is reached. The level at which the total of 72 is reached determines the level of the Diploma.</span>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-15606547069347943992010-07-27T11:45:00.000-07:002010-07-27T12:57:43.758-07:00Qualifications<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) is a comprehensive list of all quality </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498659700952050866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzi7r4-inZaGjXHIVM8am-nmMnXdWv6VAPS3FmlpMI8yZ5a8WUOhI7bjCx2vQPITVOb5dsgCNislB-xR3R_MF84FRUX7t2Ze4kV4sefo-mRayR-ZedhRM21QHP91SEyGopgJd9Z4j9UIx/s400/asd23q.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">assured qualifications in New Zealand. The NZQF is the definitive source for accurate and current information on qualifications.<br /><br />When viewing a qualification on the NZQF, you will see:<br /><br />the title, type and level of the qualification<br />the credit value of the qualification<br />the subject area of the qualification<br />the outcome statement (graduate profile, education pathways and employment pathways)<br />whether the qualification is current, expiring or discontinued<br />details on the qualification developer or provider.<br /><br /><strong>Qualification types</strong><br />There are two types of qualification in New Zealand:<br /><br />National qualifications provide nationally recognised, consistent standards and qualifications. They give recognition and credit for standards-based knowledge and skills.<br />Provider-developed (local) qualifications are those which have been developed by an education provider.<br /><br />All qualifications on the NZQF are listed in accordance with an agreed set of definitions. Definitions are available for the following qualifications:<br /><a href="http://study-newzealand.blogspot.com/2010/07/certificate-study-in-new-zealand.html">Certificate<br />Diploma </a><br /><a href="http://study-newzealand.blogspot.com/2010/07/bachelor-degree-in-new-zealand-study-in.html">Bachelor Degree </a><br /><a href="http://study-newzealand.blogspot.com/2010/07/graduate-certificate-in-new-zealand.html">Graduate Certificate </a><br /><a href="http://study-newzealand.blogspot.com/2010/07/graduate-diploma-in-new-zealand-study.html">Graduate Diploma</a><br /><a href="http://study-newzealand.blogspot.com/2010/07/bachelor-degree-with-honours-in-new.html">Bachelor Degree with Honours </a><br /><a href="http://study-newzealand.blogspot.com/2010/07/postgraduate-in-new-zealand-study-in-nz.html">Postgraduate Certificate </a><br /><a href="http://study-newzealand.blogspot.com/2010/07/doctoral-degree-in-new-zealand-study-in.html">Postgraduate Diploma<br />Masters Degree<br />Doctoral Degrees</a></span>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-20109505966823823322010-07-27T11:38:00.000-07:002010-07-27T11:44:18.311-07:00Certificate , Study in New Zealand<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF), Definitions qualifications:</em><br /><br /><strong>Certificate</strong><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498658344100989682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 138px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 95px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxIv6buziIkGtq6VTCpQKPyqfOw1_pDe0vdSdBys0O5MsPKipT1QALihxVJI1HE2AiarkYpnl-VfiLh0husNs9Jw52vyVb7bqZYIAy0S-Wnbi-1fv_-XkUjpuwHxTFu3kuIZv6g7FvgVHj/s400/za.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Certificates may be used in a wide range of contexts across all levels, up to and including level 7, and are often used to prepare candidates for both employment and further education and training.<br /><br />'National Certificates' (certificates approved to use the term 'National') recognise skills and knowledge that meet nationally endorsed standards (unit and achievement standards).<br /><br />National Certificates may be gained in a wide range of areas. They include the National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) levels 1-3 (the main qualifications in the senior secondary school) and National Certificates recognising achievement in a wide variety of industries and subjects.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Some National Certificates automatically recognise credits from provider-developed qualifications, as outlined by the qualification regulations.<br /><br /><strong>Credit requirements</strong><br />A Certificate must comprise a minimum of 40 credits at levels 1-7.<br />The level of a Certificate is determined by beginning with the highest level credits and counting back until a total of 40 credits is reached. The level at which the total of 40 is reached determines the level of the Certificate.</span>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-88600338643343748582010-07-27T11:23:00.000-07:002010-07-27T11:32:19.379-07:00Study in New Zealand schools and universities<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> <em>international students who are planning to study in New Zealand</em><br /><strong></strong></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Tertiary and vocational qualifications</strong><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498654665880374594" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP54Ln-QIHdtlsjKPugKABSKN_QFmK46Aoi0oN-3p82lgFobs54TtG2eAaPxU6OiRYW8Gl6gGou-dXVG_6zKt0o9KPX62YJnQhxyUGnIWfrpyFxH97NsZbdMyMV46qIoVLoBPPuBuFggsB/s400/xdt.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">There are 10 levels of study in New Zealand schools and universities. The lowest level is a certificate and the highest is a doctoral degree. Each level is more complex than the one below it. These are the names of our qualifications and their<strong> levels</strong>: </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Certificates are levels 1 to 4<br />- Diplomas are levels 5 and 6<br />- Bachelor's degrees and graduate diplomas are level 7<br />- Postgraduate certificates and diplomas, and bachelor's degrees with honours are level 8<br />- Master's degrees are level 9<br />- Doctoral degrees are level 10.<br /><br />All of our major education providers have qualifications with these names. This means that you can easily understand the level of the qualification and compare qualifications between education providers.<br /><br /><strong>All</strong> major education providers are registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), so you can be sure that you are studying for an approved qualification that has been assessed to ensure that it is high quality. Some private training establishments don’t use NZQA qualifications – you should check and make sure their courses are suitable for you.<br /><br /><strong>At</strong> polytechnics and institutes of technology you can study for a certificate, diploma or degree. These institutions offer more practical and vocational courses. At colleges of education you can study for a degree in education and teaching.<br /><br /><strong>A</strong> university bachelor's degree usually takes three to four years. Most degree structures give you the opportunity of combining your 'major' subject with supporting subjects known as 'minor' subjects.<br /><br /><strong>A</strong>fter you have a bachelor's degree, you can study for a post-graduate qualification such as a graduate diploma, master's degree or doctorate. If you already have an undergraduate degree from your home country and your English is good, you may be able to enrol in a post-graduate programme in New Zealand.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-43493515314464631942010-07-27T11:15:00.000-07:002010-07-27T11:23:51.353-07:00Study in New Zealand<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Study opportunities in New Zealand<br /></strong></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498652959083051826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 122px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAPXuCs8iFq8RmFcsMngS1mEXpnJAGGEWFqDK3vRrwR2HiBMUvGdbWcO0OLrbr4sajSOfloyf8qtDVIsROsh-aV_pfIQ3aMQCg0iXzkPztN0BMrE7I2iFWd7VXItQbT3r8vXwqW2X2gn_8/s400/za.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">New Zealand's educational institutions are well regarded throughout the world. There is a great range of opportunities available to international students here: quality secondary school education, a well established network of English language schools, and internationally respected and recognised tertiary education providers.<br /><br /><strong>Qualifications</strong><br />New Zealand offers all levels of education, from certificates to doctoral degrees. Learn about our:<br /><strong>Secondary school qualifications</strong><br />The qualification for which secondary school students in New Zealand study is called the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). It is officially recognised in New Zealand and internationally by employers, universities and polytechnics.<br /><br /><strong>tertiary and industry qualifications</strong><br />There are 10 levels of study in New Zealand schools and universities. The lowest level is a certificate and the highest is a doctoral degree. Each level is more complex than the one below it. These are the names of our qualifications and their levels:<br /><strong></strong></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>English language qualifications.</strong><br />English language schools generally offer two types of courses: courses which do not give you a specific qualification, and courses which do.<br />General English : Most English language schools offer general English classes. These classes do not give you a specific qualification, but at the end of them you should be able to communicate more easily in English, or be prepared to go on to further study.<br />The International English Language Testing System (IELTS)<br />Princeton Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).</span> </div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-18125164191848243162008-07-28T12:46:00.000-07:002008-07-28T12:56:24.322-07:00Wellington city New Zealand<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228156105763680674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZP0sFW4GCSg-E2OW7l2I7vg6GktzdG49TG0gaqKw7yUcoJxNT_fgk1nCE3gS_LacYq6l7vt4VGpXTaxwIoeR7GOak53k5pcsjeH6kohIYoFUC5bzPs8QBb8yS0FJyVoDvFpZvn5bEEaY/s320/ww2nz.jpg" border="0" />Wellington, known as New Zealand’s arts and culture capital, offers an unmatched blend of culture, heritage, fine food, and lively arts and entertainment.<br />Wellington surrounded by hills and a rugged coastline, the city boasts a stunning harbour. Wellington’s charm is that it serves up a vibrant inner city experience with a slice of New Zealand scenery. And because of its compact nature, you can sample it all - boutique shopping, art galleries, trendy cafes and restaurants. Right on its doorstep is a network of walking and biking trails with beautiful wineries and vineyards just a few hours away.<br />Wellington is a city that brims with energy and vitality, it offers an almost overwhelming array of theatre, music, dance, fine arts and galleries and museums. It is also home to one of the nation’s key attractions, the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, which is recognised as a world leader of interactive and innovative museum experiences.<br />The Greater Wellington region is far bigger than just Wellington City. The old Wellington Province used to cover much of the southern half of the North Island, including the Horowhenua, Manawatu, and Wanganui regions. The region commonly (and officially, in Local Government Act terms) called Wellington includes:<br />Panorama of WellingtonPorirua<br />Hutt Valley<br />Kapiti Coast</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-28986673591423430442008-05-23T15:07:00.000-07:002008-05-23T15:12:55.077-07:00Wellington city<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203699216756846322" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDnhTphQitVODpYZtdmzPpBDb1VbjhuDBuf-pFDaccFTMXdzXBKEOSWwYkVFTMMLCVscuhiBz3Wzzf5MgHaKNErO70SqJhd2WufpIaAYN7puFB45esvdl6RdymsjfplkV1z5JwEoVd9TvK/s320/w11nz.JPG" border="0" />Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area, the most populous national capital in Oceania and the southern-most capital city in the world. It is in the Wellington region at the southern tip of the North Island, near the geographical centre of the country. It is popularly referred to as the "Windy City" due to its historically fierce winds and weather or colloquially as Wellywood.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Wellington city is New Zealand's political centre, housing Parliament and the head offices of all government ministries and departments, plus the bulk of the foreign diplomatic missions based in New Zealand.Wellington's compact city centre supports an arts scene, café culture and nightlife much larger than most cities of a similar size. It is a centre of New Zealand's film and theatre industry. Te Papa Tongarewa (the Museum of New Zealand), the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the biennial New Zealand International Arts Festival are all sited there.Wellington has the 12th best quality of living in the world, according to a 2007 study by consulting company Mercer. Of cities with English as the primary language, Wellington ranked fourth.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-38302777976839593342008-05-23T15:00:00.000-07:002008-05-23T15:05:24.953-07:00New Zealand cities<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203697541719600866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNFF3-CMZ8oQsFu3vCkpG2OeUix8rW914_nyOwr34Xblk5sxCbp0SZp3zn3tBTWHCYhmYsK2ckxO3Sz5gpvU7rqtP90Tj_q4Feosaxvuw0RSMWb96iNU9fhjPMPKiRa7tJcwvMns_D-1d/s320/ac1zn.JPG" border="0" />New Zealand cities : Auckland city, Wellington capital city, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin, Tauranga, Palmerston North, Hastings, Nelson, Napier, Rotorua, New Plymouth,Whangarei, Invercargill, Wanganui, and Gisborne.</span> <div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">After the local government reforms of 1989, the term "city" began to take on two meanings in New Zealand. Before 1989, a borough council with more than 20,000 people could be proclaimed a city. The boundaries of councils tended to follow the edge of the built-up area, so little distinction was made between the urban area and the local government area.In 1989, the local government structure was significantly rationalised. The new district and city councils were generally much larger and covered both urban and rural land. Many places that once had a city council were now being administered by a district council.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-62555284047048875962008-05-23T14:37:00.000-07:002008-05-23T15:00:19.029-07:00Money Matter & cost<div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203694389213605586" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlTOvyiDgbbDMYKYBG522aY7lDEETgHqO2BarE0DXjzeGmD8bRpkf2SB9g7v4BrqJO_Giw_PhRtAV3LAe7WWamWjlP18vUxyxcTg3ReHo9x_pqGWcgrCJRCYwXYCGiUBQpyauDlvWuRxTF/s320/my1nz.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">New Zealand's unit of currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZ$). Coins have values of 10, 20 and 50 cents, $1 and $2; notes have values of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. There is no restriction on the amount of foreign currency that can be brought in or taken out of New Zealand. However, every person who carries more than NZ$10,000 in cash in or out of New Zealand is required to complete a Border Cash Report.<br />Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, some hotels and Bureau de Change kiosks, which are found at international airports and most city centres. All major credit cards can be used in New Zealand. Travellers Cheques are accepted at hotels, banks and some stores.<br />You can calculate the value of your currency in NZ Dollars using the newzealand.com currency converter on this page. The rate you are offered in your home country is likely to differ slightly.<br />The Reserve Bank of New Zealand provides a monthly online summary of the New Zealand Dollar's average value against the US Dollar, the Pound, the Australian Dollar, the Yen and the Euro.<br />Banks are open from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Automated Teller Machines (ATM) are widely available at banks, along main shopping streets and in malls.<br />International credit cards and ATM cards will work as long as they have a four-digit PIN encoded. Check with your bank before leaving home.<br /><strong>Credit cards</strong> with "Smart Card" technology : Smart cards are payment cards that carry an embedded microchip allowing them to store encrypted, confidential information, and carry multiple applications from different industries alongside debit, credit, or prepaid payment applications. Please note these cards, which often have no magnetic strip, are not accepted everywhere in New Zealand. You may experience problems using these cards, and we therefore recommend you contact you card provider for further information before arriving in New Zealand.</span><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Travellers cheques</strong> : International visitors who wish to travel to New Zealand with travellers cheques should bring a major currency type of travellers cheque with them in the future. For travel to our region AUS$ travellers cheques can be purchased.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Here is a general guide of what you can expect to pay in New Zealand for a few common items:<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">A hotel breakfast , Approx NZ$10- $25<br />Dinner (3-course, no wine), Approx NZ$20 - $50<br />Lunch snack/sandwich, Approx NZ$5 - $10<br />Cafe lunch , Approx NZ$10 - $15<br />A postcard stamp to anywhere abroad, Approx NZ$1.50<br />Big Mac Hamburger, Approx NZ$3.95<br />Cappuccino, Approx NZ$3 - $3.50</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Tipping in New Zealand is not obligatory - even in restaurants and bars. However, tipping for good service or kindness is at the discretion of the visitor. Hotels and restaurants in New Zealand do not add service charges to their bills.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-37613002204876570472008-05-23T14:29:00.000-07:002008-05-23T14:34:08.978-07:00Maori Culture<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The Maori people are the indigenous people of Aotearoa (New Zealand) and first arrived here in waka hourua (voyaging canoes) from their ancestral homeland of Hawaiki over 1000 years ago. Today, Māori make up over 14 percent of the population. Their language and culture has a major impact on all facets of New Zealand life.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL30uj4_zjvvlaL57Z_iVnyhuQFSbiguvxFLPF4DRetOLXCPtk_BZK2AklAQhVNYxZYbXIdWh7ASgxRNkTkEHC0SoeZtjJ-ltmKq2jqGonBdGVT3ft1Pz5cTVHFnmzjdPzegc8xIQqxCWb/s1600-h/1m1ri.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203689596030103234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL30uj4_zjvvlaL57Z_iVnyhuQFSbiguvxFLPF4DRetOLXCPtk_BZK2AklAQhVNYxZYbXIdWh7ASgxRNkTkEHC0SoeZtjJ-ltmKq2jqGonBdGVT3ft1Pz5cTVHFnmzjdPzegc8xIQqxCWb/s320/1m1ri.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong>Maori culture</strong> is a rich and varied one, and includes traditional and contemporary arts. Traditional arts such as carving, weaving, kapa haka (group performance), whaikorero (oratory) and moko (tattoo) are practised throughout the country. Practitioners following in the footsteps of their tipuna (ancestors) replicate the techniques used hundreds of years ago, yet also develop exciting new techniques and forms. Today Māori culture also includes art, film, television, poetry, theatre, and hip-hop.<br />Stories and Legends, the Maori is an oral culture rich with stories and legends. The Māori creation story describes the world being formed by the violent separation of Ranginui, the Sky Father, and Papatuanuku, the Earth Mother, by their children. Many Māori carvings and artworks graphically depict this struggle.<br />Te Reo Māori the Maori Language<br />The visitor to New Zealand will become immediately aware of the Māori language as the vast majority of place names are of Māori origin. At first, visitors may be puzzled by the seemingly impossible- to-pronounce names. In fact, Māori has a logical structure, and, unlike English, has very consistent rules of pronunciation</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">...etc</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-32732317651013464852008-05-23T14:22:00.000-07:002008-05-23T14:27:28.011-07:00New Zealand Culture & Art<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203687860863315634" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6zov4BjQjpLT4QwZL463InRlwZ8pHpIUxcU8nMBtpR9_8zMyXEk7VralVCl6EShrp87OTCYI0l0VlMpJgHMg7UFbHhzhaDVZK0yr5h11__XP7u0fgWCYLAnXV_fTiY8GEVYPxHptwIVRT/s320/m1zny.JPG" border="0" />New Zealand has a unique and dynamic culture. The culture of its indigenous Māori people affects the language, the arts, and even the accents of all New Zealanders. Their place in the South Pacific, and their love of the outdoors, sport, and the arts make New Zealanders and their culture unique in the world.<br />Arts New Zealand : The influence of Māori, Pacific Island, European and Asian cultures makes the arts in New Zealand colourful, unique and vibrant - definitely something to look out for. Māori Culture: New Zealand’s indigenous Māori people have a unique and fascinating language and culture, which plays a major role in New Zealand life.<br />The People Though a diverse and multicultural people, there are many qualities, including friendliness, individuality, invention and self-reliance, that you’ll find in most New Zealanders. Kiwiana A range of wacky and weird objects helps define what it is to be a New Zealander, or 'Kiwi'.<br />Much of contemporary New Zealand culture is derived from British roots. It also includes significant influences from American, Australian and Māori cultures, along with those of other European cultures and more recently , non-Māori Polynesian and Asian cultures. Large festivals in celebration of Diwali and Chinese New Year are held in several of the larger centres. The world's largest Polynesian festival, Pasifika, is an annual event in Auckland. Cultural links between New Zealand and the United Kingdom and Ireland are maintained by a common language, sustained migration from the United Kingdom and Ireland, and many young New Zealanders spending time in the United Kingdom/Ireland on their "overseas experience" (OE). The music and cuisine of New Zealand are similar to that of Britain and the United States, although both have some distinct New Zealand and Pacific qualities.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-7221391013484109062008-05-23T14:08:00.000-07:002008-05-23T14:18:53.520-07:00The new zealand<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203685721969602210" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoNsKXWoh-L05qGBMdrdlsCucSJohi6rGEKtmFQSxNatXtvAIUe74XsvrIsVgx0K1dHDAJ5__VdJHFuWzXRHM3PfH9G4GpPNyXdkt0uoVmjyasPU08hUKRueyk766XQWkWh4kd_1Dx2z4/s320/jk1nz.JPG" border="0" />New Zealand With vast open spaces filled with stunning rugged landscapes, gorgeous beaches, often spectacular geothermal and volcanic activity, a temperate climate and fascinating animal and plant life, and it is no surprise that New Zealand’s pure natural environment is so attractive to visitors from other countries. And the great advantage of New Zealand is there are many different landscapes, environments, and ecosystems so close to each other.<br />New Zealand Fauna: Unique flightless birds, the world's heaviest insect and a 'living dinosaur'. Eighty million years of isolation in a time capsule - the unique native wildlife of New Zealand.<br />New Zealand Flora: Whether you spend time in the wilderness areas of National Parks or lovingly manicured private gardens, you'll find an abundance of fascinating native plants found nowhere else on earth but New Zealand<br />Climate and Weather New Zealand has mild temperatures, high rainfall, and lots of sunshine. You can also enjoy hot summers, beautiful spring and autumn colours, and crisp winter snow.<br />Geography and Geology: New Zealand has a stunning variety of landforms, from spectacular alpine glaciers and massive mountain ranges to rolling green farmland and long sandy beaches.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-48274601192818892972008-05-23T13:54:00.000-07:002008-05-23T14:00:04.252-07:00New zealand Agriculture<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203680477814533778" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnE9lhSOPT6DDUGm1iAdx0-t3mBa2tbWUEJusWcIC4vkJWPYgQVnr_bLf0jk1D6etY0io39iv-w-zLbyKblCybXsrNPLup9GveUrQM0WX6KmhGi59yu2F2zgCXF5DiGkUm4oqS0LmbrMs3/s320/zn1ag.JPG" border="0" />A New zealand Agriculture has been and continues to be the main export industry in New Zealand. In the year to June 2007, dairy products accounted for 21% ($7.5 billion) of total merchandise exports, and the largest company of the country, Fonterra, a dairy cooperative, controls almost one-third of the international dairy trade. Other agricultural items were meat 13.2%, wood 6.3%, fruit 3.5% and fishing 3.3%. New Zealand also has a thriving wine industry.<br />Livestock are rarely housed, but feeding of small quantities of supplements such as hay and silage can occur, particularly in winter. Grass growth is seasonal, largely dependent on location and climatic fluctuations but normally occurs for between 8-12 months of the year. Stock are grazed in paddocks, often with moveable electric fencing around the farm. Lambing and calving are carefully managed to take full advantage of spring grass growth.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-32139467732221857802008-05-23T13:44:00.000-07:002008-05-23T13:53:29.298-07:00NZ Flora and fauna<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203678746942713474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVDOTB0iYaVKIHmBjcpsnmT9bvkdCjHvjGL0LJ6QXPF97tGKUSpftpqxAhIJsnLzOjF6hPZt28jDMfebT5t0ShKdRrOg7t3tQ34o3XN8IYydkydYUDAjt1tfiqxShfxpWrwemWYEtuLLkH/s320/k2wnz.JPG" border="0" />New zealand its long isolation from the rest of the world and its island biogeography, this land has extraordinary flora and fauna, descended from Gondwanan wildlife or since arriving by flying, swimming or being carried across the sea. About 80% of New Zealand's flora is endemic, including 65 endemic genera.The two main types of forest are those dominated by podocarps and/or the giant kauri, and in cooler climates the southern beech. The remaining vegetation types in New Zealand are grasslands of tussock and other grasses, usually in sub-alpine areas, and the low shrublands between grasslands and forests.<br />New Zealand's forests were inhabited by a diverse range of megafauna, including the flightless moas (now extinct), four species of kiwi, the kakapo and the takahē, all endangered by human actions. Unique birds capable of flight included the Haast's eagle, which was the world's largest bird of prey (now extinct), and the large kaka and kea parrots. Reptiles present in New Zealand include skinks, geckos and living fossil tuatara. There are four endemic species of primitive frogs. There are no snakes and there is only one venomous spider, the katipo, which is rare and restricted to coastal regions. However, there are many endemic species of insects, including the weta, one species of which may grow as large as a house mouse and is the heaviest insect in the world.<br />New Zealand has suffered a high rate of extinctions, including the moa species, the huia, laughing owl and flightless wrens (which formerly occupied the roles elsewhere occupied by mice). This is due to human activities such as hunting and pressure from introduced feral animals, such as weasels, stoats, cats, goats, deer and brushtailed possums. Five indigenous vascular plant species are now believed to be extinct, including A<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203678523604414066" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJ0WfZ7jAtcxwwT24DowvWqBcAuI9Yk4_e16OZtP3_9XUP5Keumog3tG46far-4LFV2mYVMtMNfhN8EkEU9yZJ-lkuezXj0SHitoQRQV1_XMH2NtW0SnoogFZibvBETp0pjUfOOroouxi/s320/k1wzn.JPG" border="0" />dam's mistletoe and a species of forget-me-not.<br />The New Zealand has led the world in island restoration projects where offshore islands are cleared of introduced mammalian pests and native species are reintroduced. Several islands located near to the three main islands are wildlife reserves where common pests such as possums and rodents have been eradicated to allow the reintroduction of endangered species to the islands. A more recent development is the mainland ecological island.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-77614777618526506502008-05-23T13:29:00.000-07:002008-05-23T13:41:28.209-07:00New Zealand economy<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203676066883120738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmq47lr5lJfOjZgQKgeUr2VuykGcoE_4_hBu74Is4zaIYl1gWWTeZi3N4vuxSnwmg7lqb2ZGyfbf1igQTMqBOr__kaDjeh4_mp7CgnuckPrkib8Voi2ChFO9y2ZAF0MeGl2CO0DOGCTh5E/s320/zn1my.JPG" border="0" />New Zealand has a modern, prosperous, developed economy with an estimated nominal Gross domestic product (GDP) of US$128.1 billion (as of 2008). The country has a relatively high standard of living with an estimated GDP per capita of US$30,234 in 2008 which is comparable to Southern Europe; e.g. Spain US$33,385, but lower than the United States at US$46,820. Since 2000 New Zealand has made substantial gains in median household income. New Zealand, along with Australia, largely escaped the early 2000s recession that impacted upon most other advanced countries. The combination of high growth in New Zealand, along with negative growth in United States has allowed New Zealand to reduce the income gap.<br />New Zealanders have a high level of life satisfaction as measured by international surveys; this is despite lower GDP per-head levels than many other OECD countries. The country was ranked 20th on the 2006 Human Development Index and 15th in The Economist's 2005 world-wide quality-of-life index.The country was further ranked 1st in life satisfaction and 5th in overall prosperity in the 2007 Legatum Institute prosperity index. In addition, the 2007 Mercer Quality of Living Survey ranked Auckland 5th place and Wellington 12th place in the world on its list.<br />The tertiary sector is the largest sector in the economy (68.8% of GDP), followed by the secondary sector (26.9% of GDP) and the primary sector (4.3% of GDP).<br />Tourism plays a significant role in New Zealand's economy. Tourism contributes $12.8 billion (or 8.9%) to New Zealand’s total GDP and supports nearly 200,000 full-time equivalent jobs (9.9% of the total workforce in New Zealand). Tourists to New Zealand are expected to increase at a rate of 4% annually up to 2013.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-6994300931948507262008-05-23T13:16:00.000-07:002008-05-23T13:23:21.512-07:00Climate New Zealand<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203671419728506450" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaLQbTuJxZs2K8MqnILMXh2om1eihITIc4Bq-DiGtDDG72gKjRK1UEu70RZp-cWfkSM7ifA6qoTIzlLz4fSjB_SS3pKbbN9oh13MBzQyX1WetdtHkaKyEdLI5fp4BSyd6AIJWgVGh3q3Ag/s320/1zn.JPG" border="0" />Because New Zealand its isolation from continental influences and exposure to cold southerly winds and ocean currents gives the climate a much milder character. The climate throughout the country is mild and temperate, mainly maritime, with temperatures rarely falling below 0 °C (32 °F) or rising above 30 °C (86 °F) in populated areas.<br />Conditions vary sharply across regions from extremely wet on the West Coast of the South Island to semi-arid in the Mackenzie Basin of inland Canterbury and subtropical in Northland. Of the main cities, Christchurch is the driest, receiving only 640 mm (25 in) of rain per year; Auckland, the wettest, receives almost twice that amount. Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch all receive a yearly average in excess of 2000 hours of sunshine per annum. The southern and south-western parts of South Island have a cooler and cloudier climate, with around 1400-1600 sunshine hours per annum; whilst the northern and north-eastern parts of the South Island are the sunniest areas of the country and receive approximately 2400-2500 sunshine hours per annum.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694763712201390727.post-41968670574578297552008-05-23T13:03:00.000-07:002008-05-23T13:15:37.911-07:00New Zealand<div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203669413978779202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjstJRqBbsey6tlQSJwk_uqwHmHuq0U_o4fnN5yf2vcri23WuTBKgwvA_1VfU6-hkjAOMfPViPdz0_7vpy_Ec3sPLAnFsSmoHk0NAIuzwhyg_q82MP_favphjFoK2NW24GYWdfQ_EyFm9BM/s320/f1nz.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">New Zealand is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two large islands (the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island/Rakiura and the Chatham Islands. The indigenous Māori named New Zealand Aotearoa, which is usually translated into English as The Land of the Long White Cloud. The Realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook Islands and Niue, which are self-governing but in free association; Tokelau; and the Ross Dependency.</span><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation, being separated from Australia to the northwest by the Tasman Sea, approximately 2000 kilometres (1250 miles) across. Its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga. In its long isolation New Zealand developed a distinctive fauna dominated by birds, many of which became extinct after the arrival of humans and the mammals they introduced.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">It is unknown whether Maori had a name for New Zealand as a whole before the arrival of Europeans, although they referred to the North Island as Te Ika a Māui (the fish of Māui) and the South Island as Te Wai Pounamu (the waters of greenstone) or Te Waka o Aoraki (the canoe of Aoraki). Until the early 20th century, the North Island was also referred to as Aotearoa (colloquially translated "land of the long white cloud"); in modern Māori usage, this name refers to the whole country. Aotearoa is also commonly used in this sense in New Zealand English.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0