World's only flightless parrot, reaching up to 64 cm in length. Weighs 1.5-3 kg for males and 0.95-1.6 kg for females. Has distinctive yellow-green plumage with owl-like facial disc. Cannot fly but excels in climbing and parachuting
Māori are indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand. Settled between 1320-1350 by canoe voyages from East Polynesia. Developed distinct culture independent of other eastern Polynesian cultures. Some Māori migrated to Chatham Islands, becoming Moriori people
New Zealanders are people of various origins sharing common history and culture. Population is 5,338,500 as of June 2024. European descent dominates (74.0%), followed by Māori (14.9%). Significant diaspora of around 750,000 people, mainly in Australia
Dominion status first granted to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Newfoundland, South Africa and Irish Free State in 1926. Colonies achieved self-governance through responsible government systems from 1848. Canada and Australia formed first federation under British Crown in 1867
Born in 1603 in Lutjegast, Netherlands. Joined Dutch East India Company in 1633. Participated in voyages to Japan and Seram Island
Population is 5,229,205 as of July 2024. Population growth rate is expected to peak at 0.94% in 2020. Current census was taken in 2013, up from 4,027,947 in 2006