My perception on New Zealand has always been that of a country with serene surroundings, pure and natural. Having previously travelled to New Zealand, their pristine surroundings captivated me because it was like having to walk into the Garden of Eden. Strangely enough, my memories of New Zealand did not include any sign of ‘Disneyification’, maybe it was because I did not spend a long time in the main cities. Yes, there were modern buildings and houses, but they all blended with the surrounding nature, so it did not seem like an intrusive force of modernisation impeding on such a beautiful country.
During my time in New Zealand, I did have the privilege to discover its’ greatest pride, the Maori Culture. It touched me to know that the influence of the early settlers in the country was still very apparent and strong. Because of this, New Zealand has always remained in my memories as a developed country yet untouched and pure with its own unique culture. It was unlike any other developed country, it did not look like an imposing city with big, tall buildings.
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