CultureShock! New Zealand takes readers to the Land of the Long White Cloud which is home to the Maoris, the Pakehas, the All Blacks and most recently, Middle Earth.
- Insights into the people and their culture and traditions.
- Advise on adapting into the local environment.
- Essential information on the coutnry's history, traditions, beliefs, etiquette, cusine and leisure activities.
- Suggestions on how to get the most out of the travel experience.
- Linguistic help and hints on how to learn the language and do business.
- A useful list of foreign words and phrases and a conprehensive resource guide.
- A glossary books for further reading and a list of interesting websites for additonal reference.
- Lively and humorous illustrations that capture the essence of the text.
- A section of full colour images that give a flavour of the destination.
CultureShock! New Zealand takes readers to the Land of the Long White Cloud which is home to the Maoris, the Pakehas, the All Blacks and most recently, Middle Earth. Gain insights into why the country ranks as one of the best countries to live and work in. What's more, real experiences and tips on how to avoid the pitfalls when interacting with the locals ensure a smooth transition from immigrant to resident. Find out about the locals' Number-8-wire mentality or why you are often asked to 'give it a go'. Learn how to behave at the marae when invited for a hakari by the Maori people and what it means to ask someone over for tea. CultureShock! New Zealand is the ideal companion to help you survive and succeed in this beautiful land.
