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Investing in Nelson’s Arts Reputation
Friday, 25 July 2008
The beautiful city of Nelson has long held a reputation as a centre of New Zealand's arts scene. Now the government has confirmed that by providing $8.1 million to fund a new Arts and Media building at the Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology.
Harvard Medical Exchange Student Examines Maori Identity
Thursday, 24 July 2008
A Harvard University medical student spent time in New Zealand recently to study ways in which links might be identified between Mäori cultural identity and better mental health.
International Students Love Learning Kapa Haka
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Kapa Haka is a traditional Maori performance art involving singing, chanting and dancing. The introductory course offered at the University of Auckland is very popular, attracting mainly international students keen to learn about New Zealand culture.
Maori Language Week in New Zealand
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
July 21-27 marks the 33rd Maori Language Week in New Zealand. It's a chance for everyone, whether they are from a Maori background or not, to use New Zealand's original language more.
Canadian Teen Looking Forward to His NZ Experience
Monday, 21 July 2008
Corey Anderson turned 17 on Thursday, but his champagne birthday wasn‘t the only cause for celebration. Anderson‘s birthday party doubled as a going away party for the Westgate student, who left on Friday for New Zealand to study.
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