New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/new-ZEE-lənd, Māori:Aotearoa[aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses – that of the North Island, or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu – and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long isolation, New Zealand developed a distinctive biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Somewhere between 1250 and 1300 CE, Polynesians settled in the islands that were to become New Zealand, and developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer, became the first European to sight New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the British Crown and Māori Chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, making New Zealand a British colony. Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of 4.5 million is of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority, followed by Asians and Pacific Islanders. Reflecting this, New Zealand's culture is mainly derived from Māori and early British settlers, with recent broadening arising from increased immigration. The official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language, with English predominant.
The 2011 Rugby World Cup was the seventh Rugby World Cup, a quadrennial international rugby union competition inaugurated in 1987. The International Rugby Board (IRB) selected New Zealand as the host country in preference to Japan and South Africa at a meeting in Dublin on 17 November 2005. The tournament was won by New Zealand, who defeated France 8–7 in the final. The defending champions, South Africa, were eliminated by Australia 11–9 in the quarter-finals. The result marked the third time that the tournament was won by the country that hosted the event (following New Zealand in 1987 and South Africa in 1995).
It was the largest sporting event ever held in New Zealand, eclipsing the 1987 Rugby World Cup, 1990 Commonwealth Games, 1992 Cricket World Cup and the 2003 America's Cup. Overseas visitors to New Zealand for the event totalled 133,000, more than the 95,000 that the organisers expected. However, there was a drop in non-event visitors, meaning the net increase in visitors over the previous year was less than 80,000.
The New Zealand national football team represents New Zealand in international football. The team is controlled by the governing body for football in New Zealand New Zealand Football (NZF), which is currently a member of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC). The team's official nickname is the All Whites, being one of many national team nicknames related to the All Blacks.
Because most New Zealand football clubs are semi-professional rather than fully professional, most top New Zealand footballers play abroad for clubs in Europe, the United States, Canada and in the Australian A-League.
History
Early years
New Zealand's first international football match was played in Dunedin at the old Caledonian Ground on 23 July 1904 against a team representing New South Wales. New Zealand lost by the game's only goal, but drew with the same team 3–3 in a game at Athletic Park, Wellington seven days later. The following year the team played a Wellington representative side on 10 June before embarking on a tour of Australia, during which they played eleven representative sides, including three "test matches" against New South Wales. Of these three matches they won one, lost one, and drew one.
The New Zealand National Party (Māori: Rōpū Nāhinara) is a centre-right New Zealand political party, and one of the two major parties in New Zealand politics. The party was founded in 1936 with the formal merger of the United and Reform parties, which had previously been in coalition making it the nation's second-oldest political party.
According to the party's website, "The National Party seeks a safe, prosperous and successful New Zealand that creates opportunities for all New Zealanders to reach their personal goals and dreams".
The First, Second and Third National Governments of New Zealand generally sought to preserve the economic and social stability of New Zealand, mainly keeping intact the high degree of protectionism and the strong welfare state built up by the First Labour Government of New Zealand. Arguably the last major interventionist policy was Rob Muldoon's massive infrastructure projects designed to ensure New Zealand's energy independence after the 1973 oil shock, Think Big.
A football team is the collective name given to a group of players selected together in the various team sports known as football.
Such teams could be selected to play in a match against an opposing team, to represent a football club, group, state or nation, an All-star team or even selected as a hypothetical team (such as a Dream Team or Team of the Century) and never play an actual match.
There are several varieties of football, notably Association football, Gridiron football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby league, and rugby union. The number of players selected for each team within these varieties and their associated codes can vary substantially. In some, use of the word "team" is sometimes limited to those who play on the field in a match and does not always include other players who may take part as replacements or emergency players. "Football squad" may be used to be inclusive of these support and reserve players.
The term football club is the most commonly used for a sports club which is an organised or incorporated body with a president, committee and a set of rules responsible for ensuring the continued playing existence of one or more teams which are selected for regular competition play (and which may participate in several different divisions or leagues). The oldest football clubs date back to the early 19th century. The words team and club are sometimes used interchangeably by supporters, although they typically refer to the team within the club playing in the highest division or competition.
New Zealand vs Costa Rica | 15 June 2022 | Intercontinental Playoff
The All Whites play Costa Rica at Al Rayyan Stadium in Qatar in the FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Playoff, with both teams playing for a spot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
published: 14 Jun 2022
New Zealand vs China PR | Match Highlights | 23 March 2023
Highlights from the All Whites first game in 2023 against China PR at Mt Smart Stadium.
Highlights provided by Sky Sport NZ.
published: 23 Mar 2023
New Zealand's Unbeaten Run | South Africa 2010 | FIFA World Cup
New Zealand may have missed out on a monumental Round of 16 place at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but they left South Africa with their heads held high. Unbeaten.
The All Whites had arrived an unassuming side. They left with the respect of the watching football world. This is their underdog story.
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New Zealand v Australia | International Friendly | 22 September 2022
Highlights from the first of a two match series between the All Whites and the Socceroos celebrating 100 years of Trans-Tasman football.
Watch the All Whites play in New Zealand for the first time in five years at Eden Park this Sunday in the second match of this series.
Get your tickets now: https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=ALLWHITE22
published: 23 Sep 2022
The Intercontinental Cup - All Whites v India Match Highlights
Watch all of the best moments of the All Whites come-from-behind victory over World No 97 in Mumbai. Courtesy of SKY Sport
published: 08 Jun 2018
New Zealand vs Solomon Islands | 31 March 2022 | Oceania Qualifiers Final
The All-Whites compete for a spot in the intercontinental play-offs in the final match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Oceania Qualifiers against Solomon Islands in Qatar.
published: 30 Mar 2022
New Zealand v China PR | International Friendly | 26 March 2023
Highlights from the All Whites playing China at Sky Stadium in Wellington.
Provided by Sky Sport NZ.
published: 26 Mar 2023
New Zealand v Australia | International Friendly | 25 September 2022
After five years away from Aotearoa, the All Whites returned to play Australia at Eden Park in a match marking 100 years of football between the two nations. This match was also All Whites captain and legend Winston Reid’s final performance for New Zealand.
Highlights provided by Sky Sport NZ.
published: 26 Sep 2022
Auckland City v Wellington Olympic | 2022 Final Highlights | National League Championship
Highlights from the action-packed 2022 men's National League Grand Final between Auckland City and Wellington Olympic.
Highlights provided by Sky Sport NZ.
published: 05 Dec 2022
The Greatest haka EVER?
Ahead of the final of Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand, the French team formed an arrow as the All Blacks performed their pre-match tradition - the haka.
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The All Whites play Costa Rica at Al Rayyan Stadium in Qatar in the FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Playoff, with both teams playing for a spot at the 2022 FIFA...
The All Whites play Costa Rica at Al Rayyan Stadium in Qatar in the FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Playoff, with both teams playing for a spot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The All Whites play Costa Rica at Al Rayyan Stadium in Qatar in the FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Playoff, with both teams playing for a spot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
New Zealand may have missed out on a monumental Round of 16 place at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but they left South Africa with their heads held high. Unbeaten.
...
New Zealand may have missed out on a monumental Round of 16 place at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but they left South Africa with their heads held high. Unbeaten.
The All Whites had arrived an unassuming side. They left with the respect of the watching football world. This is their underdog story.
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Underdogs | FIFA World Cup:
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South Africa 2010 | FIFA World Cup:
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New Zealand may have missed out on a monumental Round of 16 place at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but they left South Africa with their heads held high. Unbeaten.
The All Whites had arrived an unassuming side. They left with the respect of the watching football world. This is their underdog story.
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Underdogs | FIFA World Cup:
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South Africa 2010 | FIFA World Cup:
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Best #WorldCup stories:
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Highlights from the first of a two match series between the All Whites and the Socceroos celebrating 100 years of Trans-Tasman football.
Watch the All Whites p...
Highlights from the first of a two match series between the All Whites and the Socceroos celebrating 100 years of Trans-Tasman football.
Watch the All Whites play in New Zealand for the first time in five years at Eden Park this Sunday in the second match of this series.
Get your tickets now: https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=ALLWHITE22
Highlights from the first of a two match series between the All Whites and the Socceroos celebrating 100 years of Trans-Tasman football.
Watch the All Whites play in New Zealand for the first time in five years at Eden Park this Sunday in the second match of this series.
Get your tickets now: https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=ALLWHITE22
The All-Whites compete for a spot in the intercontinental play-offs in the final match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Oceania Qualifiers against Solomon Islan...
The All-Whites compete for a spot in the intercontinental play-offs in the final match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Oceania Qualifiers against Solomon Islands in Qatar.
The All-Whites compete for a spot in the intercontinental play-offs in the final match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Oceania Qualifiers against Solomon Islands in Qatar.
After five years away from Aotearoa, the All Whites returned to play Australia at Eden Park in a match marking 100 years of football between the two nations. Th...
After five years away from Aotearoa, the All Whites returned to play Australia at Eden Park in a match marking 100 years of football between the two nations. This match was also All Whites captain and legend Winston Reid’s final performance for New Zealand.
Highlights provided by Sky Sport NZ.
After five years away from Aotearoa, the All Whites returned to play Australia at Eden Park in a match marking 100 years of football between the two nations. This match was also All Whites captain and legend Winston Reid’s final performance for New Zealand.
Highlights provided by Sky Sport NZ.
Highlights from the action-packed 2022 men's National League Grand Final between Auckland City and Wellington Olympic.
Highlights provided by Sky Sport NZ.
Highlights from the action-packed 2022 men's National League Grand Final between Auckland City and Wellington Olympic.
Highlights provided by Sky Sport NZ.
Highlights from the action-packed 2022 men's National League Grand Final between Auckland City and Wellington Olympic.
Highlights provided by Sky Sport NZ.
Ahead of the final of Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand, the French team formed an arrow as the All Blacks performed their pre-match tradition - the haka.
F...
Ahead of the final of Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand, the French team formed an arrow as the All Blacks performed their pre-match tradition - the haka.
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Ahead of the final of Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand, the French team formed an arrow as the All Blacks performed their pre-match tradition - the haka.
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The All Whites play Costa Rica at Al Rayyan Stadium in Qatar in the FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Playoff, with both teams playing for a spot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
New Zealand may have missed out on a monumental Round of 16 place at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but they left South Africa with their heads held high. Unbeaten.
The All Whites had arrived an unassuming side. They left with the respect of the watching football world. This is their underdog story.
Subscribe for the latest original content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpcTrCXblq78GZrTUTLWeBw?sub_confirmation=1
Underdogs | FIFA World Cup:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCGIzmTE4d0gn_3E-z-o2G7cT9cIfv0g6
South Africa 2010 | FIFA World Cup:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMdTsex8Cyw&list=PLCGIzmTE4d0im0lpdLx_oBuuIPAJOD3S6
Best #WorldCup stories:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCGIzmTE4d0gLSy29IdhAG0-iOp_dpwEB
Get your football fill from FIFA:
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Highlights from the first of a two match series between the All Whites and the Socceroos celebrating 100 years of Trans-Tasman football.
Watch the All Whites play in New Zealand for the first time in five years at Eden Park this Sunday in the second match of this series.
Get your tickets now: https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=ALLWHITE22
The All-Whites compete for a spot in the intercontinental play-offs in the final match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Oceania Qualifiers against Solomon Islands in Qatar.
After five years away from Aotearoa, the All Whites returned to play Australia at Eden Park in a match marking 100 years of football between the two nations. This match was also All Whites captain and legend Winston Reid’s final performance for New Zealand.
Highlights provided by Sky Sport NZ.
Highlights from the action-packed 2022 men's National League Grand Final between Auckland City and Wellington Olympic.
Highlights provided by Sky Sport NZ.
Ahead of the final of Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand, the French team formed an arrow as the All Blacks performed their pre-match tradition - the haka.
Follow World Rugby on social media:
TWITTER.COM/RUGBYWORLDCUP
FACEBOOK.COM/RUGBYWORLDCUP
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#Haka #RugbyWorldCup
New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/new-ZEE-lənd, Māori:Aotearoa[aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses – that of the North Island, or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu – and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long isolation, New Zealand developed a distinctive biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Somewhere between 1250 and 1300 CE, Polynesians settled in the islands that were to become New Zealand, and developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer, became the first European to sight New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the British Crown and Māori Chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, making New Zealand a British colony. Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of 4.5 million is of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority, followed by Asians and Pacific Islanders. Reflecting this, New Zealand's culture is mainly derived from Māori and early British settlers, with recent broadening arising from increased immigration. The official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language, with English predominant.
When they say We were never old enough to care It's like first of November And when they say We were never good enough to love They've been washed in the holy waters So I wanna die With my eyes full life All the years I survived I knew nothing about Nothing about So I wanna die With my head full life All the years I survived I knew nothing about Nothing about so much Hope we got far 'Cause here it's the same as for a bear To be stuck inside a bird cage And if we swim To see New Zealand with our friends Oh would you please bury me there And sing Together for the new start I'm sailing Through the mighty coast lines As a ghost on a holiday So I wanna die With my eyes full life All the years I survived I knew nothing about Nothing about So I wanna die With my head full life All the years I survived I knew nothing about
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