New Zealand captured the world's attention with the release of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and even today, many people still link the country to those films. But there's so much more to it! This is a country filled with stunning landscapes, delicious Manuka honey, tasty lamb, fine wine, and friendly folks.
When it comes to history, New Zealand is relatively young. The first people to arrive were the Polynesian ancestors of the Māori, who made their way there between 1200 and 1300. Europeans showed up in 1642, and by 1830, New Zealand had become a British colony. So, did you know that there's more than one national flag of NZ?