New Zealand is a nation with islands, its waters therefore contain a variety of fish and shellfish. Despite this, never have been an important part in their diet. Traditionally New Zealanders have had a low consumption of fish, usually consume large quantities of meat.

One of the most traditional and popular food is the lamb. It is almost always cooked with potatoes and pumpkin. It is tradition food on Sundays.

Fish and chips (fish and chips) is a typical meal served wrapped in newspaper. It can be purchased at many shops in the cities.

Maori Hangi, is to put meat with vegetables in baskets and cooking underground. Prepare a hole where hot stones are placed on top of food, and everything is covered over with dirt so they do not leak heat. He left about 6 pm and dinner is ready.

Hot Feet. Hot foot, a typical meal for lunch, are filled with meat. Also, there are a variety landing with bacon, egg, mushrooms, ground beef, vegetables and many other ingredients.

The Pavlova is the favorite dessert of New Zealanders. It is a typical merengue covered with whipped cream and fresh fruit such as strawberries or kiwi. This dessert is named after the famous Russian ballerina who visited the country in 1920.

Weet Bix, is a typical cereal shaped like small bricks.

The New Zealand soft drink, the Lemon and Pareoa (L & P), originally produced in the town of Pareoa in 1907, is made with lemon and mineral water.

Festivities on the island

New Zealand, a country with a recent history there are so many special festivities to commemorate historical events. The most important is the celebration of the signing of Treaty of Waitangi to be held on February 6 and recalls the signing by the British Crown and Maori chiefs and agree to the configuration of the North Island as a British colony.

Another important day is Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, a holiday that dates back to the nineteenth century and forward to the day set out boxes of presents and eat Christmas leftovers.

Another curiosity is that June 16 marks the birthday of Queen Victoria and is a national holiday.

Following is the list of national holidays in New Zealand:

January 1 – New Year

2 January – New Year Day 2

February 6 – Waitangi Day (National Holiday)

March / April – Easter

April 25 – Day of the Armed Outliers Australia and New Zealand (ANZAC)

7 June – Queen’s Birthday

25 October Labour Day

December 25 – Christmas

December 26 – Christmas Holiday

December 27 – Christmas Holiday