New Zealand (also known as Aotearoa) is a small island nation located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. With a population of just under 5 million people, it is a perfect place to live. This country has managed to preserve its unique cultural heritage while embracing the modern world. This essay will discuss the history, tourism, and sports sectors of Aotearoa.

History: The history of New Zealand goes way back. The first settlers were Maori ancestors who arrived on the land in 1200 AD or 1300 AD when the Maori settled in British explorer James Cook found New Zealand and the first to come in contact with the Maori and from then he would visit regularly. And on the 6th of february 1840 40 Maori chiefs signed the treaty of waitangi when signed they would sign on the 3 p’s Participation,Protection and Partnership meaning they would need to be a part of what the british went through.

Tourism: The tallest building in new zealand is known as the sky tower located auckland new zealand also called sky city but the sky tower is not only known for its amazing views it’s also a place to go bungee jumping every year tourist come to the sky tower for it’s bungee jump and even walking around it’s cool place to visit. But a trip is not complete without food, especially pies. New Zealand is known best for its pies like mince and cheese and steak and cheese but it’s not just pies there is also the hangi which is a Maori food that is cooked underground for a few hours. Tourists also come here to learn about the Maori culture like whakairo which are traditional carvings and also art. There is also ta moko maori saying of tattoos and also kapa haka known as a group performance. The most popular tourist destination is RainBowEnd! With amazing roller coasters,bumper cars,laser tag and go carting.   

Sport: Sports is a big part of New Zealand. We are known as the home of the feared and respected All Blacks! And where brother and sister Valerie Adams and Steven Adams a well known kiwi for playing in the NBA currently playing for Houston Rockets he also played for memphis grizzlies. And on to valerie adams retired shot putter she is a four time world champion and sometimes she says that she is better than her brother steven adams and they usually have a rivalry but the normal sibling rivalry. 

In conclusion, this essay has examined New Zealand, it’s history, with important things like the Treaty of Waitangi and Matariki; its awesome tourist spots, like the Sky Tower and trying hangi food; and its super strong sports teams, like the All Blacks and Silver Ferns. All of these things show how New Zealand keeps its old traditions alive and is still a super exciting place to visit. Basically, through its history, fun tourist spots, and great sports, New Zealand shows us how to balance old and new in a really neat way and a great place to live.