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The '''National Symbols of the Australasian Nation-State of [[Aotearoa]]''' are official and unofficial flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of [[Aotearoan people|Aotearoa]] and of its culture. Among the additional objects which are considered to be symbols of the Kiwi nation, is the indigenous [[Kiwi bird]]. | The '''National Symbols of the Australasian Nation-State of [[Aotearoa]]''' are official and unofficial flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of [[Aotearoan people|Aotearoa]] and of its culture. Among the additional objects which are considered to be symbols of the Kiwi nation, is the indigenous [[Kiwi bird]]. | ||
== | ==Zealandia Maori Oceanic symbols== | ||
There is no denying the [[Silver fern]] ''([[Cyathea dealbata]])'' is one of our nations most recognised national symbols, but what is less recognised is its story of origin, its whakapapa kōrero. The bird Kiwi is the national symbol and icon of New Zealand. The name of the bird – Kiwi comes from the language of [[Māori]] (indigenous NZ people). It means “hidden bird”. The association between Kiwis and NZ is so strong that often the word Kiwi is used to refer to the people of New Zealand. | |||
{{quotation|''It may only be a small storm, yet a successful outcome is imminent. In this world I greet my oldest survivor — the earth. Walk in the valley of our ancestors, learn of the history, and marvel at the beauty. A little axe, when well used, brings lots of food. Survival is the treasured goal. Don’t lean on your fellow men — theirs is an ever-moving support. Let us keep close together, not far apart. When one chief falls, another one rises. Boast during the day; be humble at night. Only the foolish visit the land of the cannibals. Let us hurry and finish up the food; when visitors arrive, the meal will be over. Who lives in a quiet house has plenty. Take time to enjoy life’s [[rose]]s.''}} | |||
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| [[National plant of New Zealand]]<br> ''Cortaderia jubata'' | | [[National plant of New Zealand]]<br> ''Cortaderia jubata'' | ||
| [[Image:Starr-121018-1031-Cortaderia jubata-seedheads-Halemauu Trail HNP-Maui (24563675234).jpg|192px|centre|State Plant of Aotearoa]] | | [[Image:Starr-121018-1031-Cortaderia jubata-seedheads-Halemauu Trail HNP-Maui (24563675234).jpg|192px|centre|State Plant of Aotearoa]] | ||
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! [[Leaf]] | |||
| [[National leaf of New Zealand]]<br> ''Cyathea dealbata'' | |||
| [[Image:Silver-fern.jpg|192px|centre|State Leaf of Aotearoa]] | |||
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! [[Tree]]s | ! [[Tree]]s | ||
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| [[National animal of New Zealand]]<br> ''Ovis aries'' | | [[National animal of New Zealand]]<br> ''Ovis aries'' | ||
| [[Image:St Croix sheep.jpg|192px|centre|State Animal of Aotearoa]] | | [[Image:St Croix sheep.jpg|192px|centre|State Animal of Aotearoa]] | ||
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! [[Reptile]] | |||
| [[National reptile of Aotearoa]]<br> ''Sphenodon punctatus'' | |||
| [[Image:Sphenodon punctatus in Waikanae, New Zealand.jpg|192px|centre|State Reptile of Aotearoa]] | |||
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! [[Fruit]] | ! [[Fruit]] | ||