"Kiwi" (/ ˈ k iː w i / KEE-wee) [1] is a common self-reference used by New Zealanders, though it is also used internationally. [2] The label is generally viewed as a symbol of pride and affection for most people of New Zealand, [ 3 ] however there are New Zealanders, particularly some with Māori heritage, that find the appellation jarring ...

2017年9月13日 · Why exactly are New Zealanders known as Kiwis? It’s a question that baffles even the most culturally-aware travellers – and the answer is much more obvious than one might think. Here’s a hint: it’s directly tied to the curious bird species that has, along the years, become the country’s national symbol.

2019年8月15日 · Kiwi鸟寿命可达三十年，是新西兰的特有物种，也是新西兰的国鸟及象征。 历史上，最早被称为Kiwi的是新西兰的军人。 1886年，Kiwi鸟的图形第一次被 南坎特伯雷军团 的士兵使用，随后的第一次世界大战，很多参战的新西兰军人，都愿意用Kiwi鸟的图形作为他们的 ...

2017年4月25日 · The top kiwi producing country in the world is China, which has only recently become an international competitor. This country produces approximately 1,765,847 metric tons annually. Here, kiwi is grown in the southwestern mountainous areas and in the provinces of Shaanxi and Sichuan.

2022年5月20日 · Named by the Māori people for its “kee-WEE” nature call, the turkey-sized bird became an object of fascination for European explorers. Eventually, it became a national symbol of New Zealand itself. The word kiwi became associated with the people from New Zealand during the first World War.

2024年2月27日 · A kiwi is a small, flightless bird that is endemic to New Zealand. That means that not only is it native to the country, but it is not found anywhere else in the world. They’re special little things, and they are entirely unique to New Zealand.

Kiwi (/ ˈ k iː w iː / KEE-wee) [4] are flightless birds endemic to New Zealand of the order Apterygiformes. The five extant species fall into the family Apterygidae (/ ˌ æ p t ə ˈ r ɪ dʒ ə d iː /) and genus Apteryx (/ ˈ æ p t ər ɪ k s /). [5]

2024年9月25日 · New Zealanders are called Kiwis because of the kiwi bird, which is a native and iconic symbol of the country. The nickname became popular during World War I when New Zealand soldiers were referred to as “Kiwis.”

2024年2月27日 · Discover the origins and cultural significance of the term "Kiwis" for New Zealanders. Explore the connection to the unique native bird and the Kiwi Fruit Association.

Meet the Kiwi Country Kids and some (or a lot!) of the animals they care for on the farm. Join in on learning how a modern day farm works.