Time in New Zealand

medicine seen in the western world. This model is central to explaining how age, income, environmental conditions and housing play an important role in the rates of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in New Zeeland. The effect of implementing a social model of health in New Zealand shows in current rates of acute rheumatic fever. Wade and Halligan’s (2004), report on biomedical models state…

There are many things that are socially constructed in today’s society nation-wide because of the influence of the Western ideas. One of that being the idea of how an individual’s weight can define whether they are “fat” or “overweight”. Both of these correlating with the idea of not being healthy and that they may be obese. “Fat” and “overweight” is a scientific way to describe the mass weight of the individual, but has been commonly used negatively that now these terms are seen more as a…

The theft of rangatiratanga from Māori by Pākehā in New Zealand is closely intertwined with the loss and subsequent revitalisation of Te Reo. Both rangatiratanga and Te Reo are essential Māori culture – to lose just one is for Māori culture to be diminished. Māori culture has faced strong opposition since the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 1840. To understand rangatiratanga today, it is important to turn to history. In this essay, I will look at the state of rangatiratanga through the…

In the article This Land is My Land: The Role of Place in Native Hawaiian Identity by Shawn Malia Kana’iaupuni and Nolan Malone, they discuss the significance of place to Hawaiian identity and cultural survival. Furthermore, this article also talks about the historical context of place. In addition, this article also highlights the Hawaiian’s physical, spiritual, and genealogical connections to the land and sea. The people of the land notion creates a sense of Hawaiian identity and becomes a…

With the announcement of Prime Minister John Howard declared that Cabinet had commit troops to war with Iraq, questions arisen as to whether it is considered legal and valid for the government to be involve in the Australia’s armed force. Looking back at more than 100 years ago, it is evident that the Prime Ministers had been making decisions with regards to the deployment of troops were without Parliamentary approval. Before 1942, Australia’s war entitlement still lies with the Britain due to…

Antonio learns first hand from Ultima by helping her in the llano while she gathers herbs for her medicines. The first time that Ultima came to stay with the Marez family “the beauty of the llano unfolded before [Antonio’s] eyes” and he saw the plain in a new perspective while the “gurgling waters of the river sang to the hum of the turning earth” creating a beautiful harmony in nature. Antonio also learns the uses of special herbs and…

Since 2003, New Zealand has had a Pacific Security Fund which has been aimed at supporting vulnerable nations in the Pacific region to prevent terrorism entering the region, which would be a threat to New Zealand’s safety and security. The importance of such a Fund was noted by the government after the Boston Bombings. The bombings also made the New Zealand government consider making changes to the Government Communication Security…

Pounamu is several types of nephrite jade found only in southern part of South Island of New Zealand. Pounamu is green hence the name greenstone in common English. The gem Pounamu comes from boulders on river beds (specifically the Arahura river) and when carved out, most are no bigger than the palm of a human hand. Pounamu is regarded as taonga or treasure and is significant in Maori art culture. Pounamu comes in many shapes because different shapes have different meanings from status and…

The diverse architecture and landscape found in and around the antiquated community of Beechworth, a small town located in the northeastern part of Victoria, Australia is quite superb when compared to other places that offer so many natural wonders. One of the cities best features is that it is located in the colorful southeastern region of the country. In this part of the world, you will find an enormous mix of plush green rainforests, red sandy deserts, craggy ocean cliffs, emerald green…

the gold rush 146 Greeks migrated to Victoria to mine for gold. Some of these people moved back to Greece while others stayed in Victoria or moved to other places around Australia finding jobs in factories, local restaurants or cafes, hoping for a new life. Many Greeks also migrated to Australia after WWII when Australia introduced the post war migration policy. Greek Care (2015) estimated that the majority of Greeks came to Australia between 1945 and 1982. 0.42% of Australia’s Population are…