How to Pay for Car Parking in New Zealand
Rugby Lover asks: How is New Zealand car parking paid for? Do I need loads of coins ready? We go through how to pay for parking in New Zealand cities and towns.
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Clyde, New Zealand
Take a trip down memory lane with this ramble around the Clyde township. Originally called 'The Dunstan', this goldfields town was the hub of mining activity in the 1860's and retains its solid charm from those arduous days of the past.
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The Russley Village Homestead Grand Opening 2016
Prime Minister opens new multi-million community centre.
During one of his last public engagements as Prime Minister of New Zealand and Minister for Tourism, Hon. John Key officially opened a new $10m, architecturally designed community centre on the site of the former Russley Hotel – first opened just over 50 years ago in December 1964 by the then Minister for Tourism, Hon. EJ Eyre.
The ‘Homestead’, a multi-purpose building for residents of The Russley Village, was declared open on Friday (9th) with over 200 guests in attendance, including local MP and Minister for Transport, Gerry Brownlee – who once worked at the old hotel – Master of Ceremonies Peter Townsend, Peter Morrison who managed the hotel from 1986 to 1995, and village ambassador Judy Bailey who has been promoting the village since development first started in 2009. Well known local businessman and Terrace developer, Antony Gough, was also present.
Astley Tanneries Auckland picket March 8 1993.
Astley Tanneries Auckland Dispute March 8 1993.
State forces were used to let scabs in to the site. The video is pretty good, a couple of stops and starts. Approximately 150 workers from Astley Tanneries in Auckland are on strike after refusing to sign new employment contracts, and over 20 protestors have been arrested in violent clashes with police.Shows Bill Andersen in his element managing the picket line. You can hear him speaking clearly. People recognised so far in the video: Mike Jackson, Warwick Jones, Peter Conway, Billy Baines, Mike Reddington, Peter Cross, Bob from Tramways Union, Odette Shaw, Solly Southwood, Peter Willis, Barry Donaldson, Derek Craig, Trevor Noel, Doug McCallum, Mac Harris. Simon Lusk who Bill tells off as usual.
The dispute was discussed in parliament debate as the Minister of Police had received a complaint concerning police action n the picket line.
Wharfies: A History of the Waterside Worker's Federation
'Wharfies' traces the history of the Australian Waterside Workers Federation from its foundation in 1902, under Billy Hughes up to the 1980s. Made in the tradition of the Waterside Workers Film Unit of the 1950s, 'Wharfies' covers important historical events.
Wharfies: A History of the Waterside Worker's Federation (1988) is just one of the many films that we are digitising. Discover more about the process on our website.
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New Zealand
New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/; Māori: Aotearoa [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an Oceanian 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 (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) 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.
Polynesians settled New Zealand in 1250--1300 CE and developed a distinctive Māori culture. Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer, was the first European to sight New Zealand in 1642 CE. In 1840, the British Crown and Māori 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 country's economy was historically dominated by the export of wool, but exports of dairy products, meat, and wine, along with tourism, are more significant today.
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Hawke's Bay rugby - Roadside Stories
Hawke's Bay's rugby team has a proud record of holding New Zealand's premier rugby trophy, the Ranfurly Shield. Hawke's Bay legend George Nēpia, who toured with the 'Invincibles' All Black team in 1924-25, was one of the finest fullbacks ever. In 1921 McLean Park in Napier hosted the first-ever international game in New Zealand played by the New Zealand Māori side.
The 1924 Invincibles All Black team,
Hawke's Bay rugby,
George Nepia,
Hawke's Bay region: sport, leisure and tourism,
Sports and race,
Donald McLean,
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Gisborne to Lottin Point via Anaura Bay & Waipiro Bay - North Island Roadtrip Vlog Day 11
Day 11 of our 42-day trip around the North Island of New Zealand and we leave Gisborne for Lottin Point. We chose Lottin Point because the motel here looked to be the best accommodation for the money without getting too far away from East Cape (which we are visiting on day 12), and most importantly, had availability. Being us, we aimed to hug the coast as much as possible, and so we stopped in at pretty much every bay until it got dark.
Along the way, we stopped at:
-Wakanae Beach to see the Cook and Young Nick Statues
-Titarangi Domain
-Yoko Sushi (where we bought food for lunch and dinner since we didn't know what to expect out at Lottin Point.
-Pouawa
-Tolaga Bay
-Tolaga Bay Wharf
-Kaiaua Bay
-Anaura Bay
-Tokomaru Bay
-Tokomaru Bay Wharf
-Te Puia Springs
-Waipiro Bay
-St Mary's Church, Tikitiki
-Lottin Point
We stayed at Lottin Point Motel and were pleasantly surprised by it. It is certainly not your big city hotel, but it has been done very nicely and it is a comfortable place to spend the night while exploring East Cape. We really enjoyed it. There is a bar and restaurant on-site, and much to our surprise there was wifi, and it was free. I know, what's the big deal? Well, Lottin Point is pretty remote by New Zealand standards. The motel actually partnered with Vodafone to install a cell tower on the property and with that, bringing internet bandwidth beyond dial-up speeds. So, it is a bit of a big deal there.
For dinner, we had some of our remaining food from Yoko Sushi in Gisborne. We were pretty tempted to see what was on offer in the restaurant, but, as we arrived fairly late, it was mostly just snack food available.
The views in the morning were beautiful :)
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CT Motor Inn
Minutes from the Greenlane East off-ramp on the southern motorway. 10 minutes to city, easy walk to the Remuera Shopping Centre, Ascot Hospital, Cornwall Park and Ellerslie Racecourse.
Quiet suites, TV, microwave, fridge, free internet, on-site restaurant and bar.
Buronga Landfill 3D flythrough
Created using an eBee drone and Pix4D. Very simple render that took only a few minutes to setup.
GOLDTOWN - SAINT BATHEN'S Unbound's photos around Saint Bathen's, New Zealand (bathen island)
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Antique Lodge Motel - Clyde, Central Otago, New Zealand.
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The Antique Lodge Motel is a quaint motel built in the 70s, located in the iconic town of Clyde in the heart of Central Otago.
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New Zealand (Māori: Aotearoa [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is a sovereign island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui), and the South Island (Te Waipounamu)—and around 600 smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) 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 period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct 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.
Sometime between 1250 and 1300, Polynesians settled in the islands that later were named New Zealand and developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the United Kingdom and Māori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, which declared British sovereignty over the islands. In 1841, New Zealand became a colony within the British Empire and in 1907 it became a dominion; it gained full independence in 1947, but the British monarch remained the head of state. Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of 4.8 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 NZ Sign Language, with English being very dominant.
New Zealand is a developed country and ranks highly in international comparisons of national performance, such as quality of life, health, education, and economic freedom. The country underwent major economic changes during the 1980s, which transformed it from a protectionist to a liberalised free-trade economy. The service sector dominates the national economy, followed by the industrial sector, and agriculture. International tourism is a significant source of revenue.
Nationally, legislative authority is vested in an elected, unicameral Parliament, while executive political power is exercised by the Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister, who is currently Jacinda Ardern. Queen Elizabeth II is the country's head of state and is represented by a governor-general, currently Dame Patsy Reddy. In addition, New Zealand is organised into 11 regional councils and 67 territorial authorities for local government purposes. The Realm of New Zealand also includes Tokelau (a dependent territory); the Cook Islands and Niue (self-governing states in free association with New Zealand); and the Ross Dependency, which is New Zealand's territorial claim in Antarctica. New Zealand is a member of the United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, ANZUS, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, ASEAN Plus mechanism, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, and the Pacific Islands Forum.
Oil painting techniques and plein air tutorial with Lynley van Alphen I Colour In Your Life
In this fine art TV show episode Lynley van Alphen is interviewed with Colour In Your Life about painting, drawing, art workshops, art tips and art techniques.
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Filmed on Location at - Owaka, New Zealand
Approximately 10 years ago, 3 decades after the initial creative stirrings inLynley van Alphen school years she restarted her art journey.
Although ‘real’ life had ruled in the interim, her artistic passion was always there, quietly simmering away in her soul until she could no longer contain it.
Lynley van Alphen is described as ‘self-taught’, However she has studied and learnt from the best. Several workshops with well-known NZ landscape artists later, and as well as studying many books and online tutorials, she finds herself on the path that she truly wants to travel.
Lynley van Alphen lives in and paints the beautiful Catlin’s area in the south east of New Zealand’s South Island, fortunate enough to own her own studio and gallery space.
Lynley's art is evolving, before she painted careful renditions, now she finds contentment with oil in an almost abstract way with her landscapes using big bold brushstrokes and buttering thick paint on with a palette knife, and with watercolour letting the pigments run freely searching for the essence of the scene.
For Lynley van Alphen, it is more about her feelings and/or connections to surroundings than a perfect copy. The Catlin’s area has something raw and spiritual about it that draws her and at this time, is just what her artistic soul seems to need and thrive on.
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The Colour In Your Life fine art TV series is an art show that takes you into the everyday studios of artists from around the world. While in the studio they share their individual art techniques and art tips with the viewer in a relaxed atmosphere, with a delightfully Australian host and fellow artist, Graeme Stevenson. The artist shares with the viewer their stories of life, painting, drawing, sculpting, art workshops and any art lessons they may provide. The art TV series is currently filmed in Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
Graeme Stevenson, a world renowned artist himself, rides his Harley Davidson to the studios of artists all over the world and allows the viewers a chance to see some of the greatest artists of the world in action.
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New Zealand | Wikipedia audio article
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New Zealand (Māori: Aotearoa [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is a sovereign island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui), and the South Island (Te Waipounamu)—and around 600 smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) 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 period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct 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.
Sometime between 1250 and 1300, Polynesians settled in the islands that later were named New Zealand and developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the United Kingdom and Māori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, which declared British sovereignty over the islands. In 1841, New Zealand became a colony within the British Empire and in 1907 it became a dominion; it gained full independence in 1947, but the British monarch remained the head of state. Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of 4.8 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 NZ Sign Language, with English being very dominant.
New Zealand ranks highly in international measurements of human development, quality of life, education, government transparency, civil liberties, and economic freedom. The country underwent major economic changes during the 1980s, which transformed it from a protectionist to a liberalised free-trade economy. The service sector dominates the national economy, followed by the industrial sector, and agriculture. International tourism is a significant source of revenue.
Nationally, legislative authority is vested in an elected, unicameral Parliament, while executive political power is exercised by the Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister, who is currently Jacinda Ardern. Queen Elizabeth II is the country's head of state and is represented by a governor-general, currently Dame Patsy Reddy. In addition, New Zealand is organised into 11 regional councils and 67 territorial authorities for local government purposes. The Realm of New Zealand also includes Tokelau (a dependent territory); the Cook Islands and Niue (self-governing states in free association with New Zealand); and the Ross Dependency, which is New Zealand's territorial claim in Antarctica. New Zealand is a member of the United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, ANZUS, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, ASEAN Plus mechanism, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, and the Pacific Islands Forum.
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Oceania | Wikipedia audio article
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Oceania (UK: , US: (listen), ) is a geographic region comprising Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Spanning the eastern and western hemispheres, Oceania covers an area of 8,525,989 square kilometres (3,291,903 sq mi) and has a population of 40 million. Situated in the southeast of the Asia-Pacific region, Oceania is the smallest continental grouping in land area and the second smallest in population after Antarctica.
The islands at the geographic extremes of Oceania are Bonin Islands, a politically integral part of Japan; Hawaii, a state of the United States; Clipperton Island, a possession of France; the Juan Fernández Islands, belonging to Chile; and the Campbell Islands, belonging to New Zealand. Oceania has a diverse mix of economies from the highly developed and globally competitive financial markets of Australia and New Zealand, which rank high in quality of life and human development index, to the much less developed economies that belong to countries such as of Kiribati and Tuvalu, while also including medium-sized economies of Pacific islands such as Palau, Fiji and Tonga. The largest and most populous country in Oceania is Australia, with Sydney being the largest city of both Oceania and Australia.The first settlers of Australia, New Guinea, and the large islands just to the east arrived between 50,000 and 30,000 years ago. Oceania was first explored by Europeans from the 16th century onward. Portuguese navigators, between 1512 and 1526, reached the Tanimbar Islands, some of the Caroline Islands and west Papua New Guinea. On his first voyage in the 18th century, James Cook, who later arrived at the highly developed Hawaiian Islands, went to Tahiti and followed the east coast of Australia for the first time. The Pacific front saw major action during the Second World War, mainly between Allied powers the United States and Australia, and Axis power Japan.
The arrival of European settlers in subsequent centuries resulted in a significant alteration in the social and political landscape of Oceania. In more contemporary times there has been increasing discussion on national flags and a desire by some Oceanians to display their distinguishable and
individualistic identity. The rock art of Australian Aborigines is the longest continuously practiced artistic tradition in the world. Puncak Jaya in Papua is often considered the highest peak in Oceania. Most Oceanian countries have a parliamentary representative democratic multi-party system, with tourism being a large source of income for the Pacific Islands nations.
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Oceania (UK: , US: ( listen), ) is a geographic region comprising Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Spanning the eastern and western hemispheres, Oceania covers an area of 8,525,989 square kilometres (3,291,903 sq mi) and has a population of 40 million. Situated in the southeast of the Asia-Pacific region, Oceania is the smallest continental grouping in land area and the second smallest in population after Antarctica.
The islands at the geographic extremes of Oceania are Bonin Islands, a politically integral part of Japan; Hawaii, a state of the United States; Clipperton Island, a possession of France; the Juan Fernández Islands, belonging to Chile; and the Campbell Islands, belonging to New Zealand. Oceania has a diverse mix of economies from the highly developed and globally competitive financial markets of Australia and New Zealand, which rank high in quality of life and human development index, to the much less developed economies that belong to countries such as of Kiribati and Tuvalu, while also including medium-sized economies of Pacific islands such as Palau, Fiji and Tonga. The largest and most populous country in Oceania is Australia, with Sydney being the largest city of both Oceania and Australia.The first settlers of Australia, New Guinea, and the large islands just to the east arrived between 50,000 and 30,000 years ago. Oceania was first explored by Europeans from the 16th century onward. Portuguese navigators, between 1512 and 1526, reached the Tanimbar Islands, some of the Caroline Islands and west Papua New Guinea. On his first voyage in the 18th century, James Cook, who later arrived at the highly developed Hawaiian Islands, went to Tahiti and followed the east coast of Australia for the first time. The Pacific front saw major action during the Second World War, mainly between Allied powers the United States and Australia, and Axis power Japan.
The arrival of European settlers in subsequent centuries resulted in a significant alteration in the social and political landscape of Oceania. In more contemporary times there has been increasing discussion on national flags and a desire by some Oceanians to display their distinguishable and
individualistic identity. The rock art of Australian Aborigines is the longest continuously practiced artistic tradition in the world. Puncak Jaya in Papua is often considered the highest peak in Oceania. Most Oceanian countries have a parliamentary representative democratic multi-party system, with tourism being a large source of income for the Pacific Islands nations.
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Oceania
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Oceania (UK: , US: ( listen), ) is a geographic region comprising Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Spanning the eastern and western hemispheres, Oceania covers an area of 8,525,989 square kilometres (3,291,903 sq mi) and has a population of 40 million. Situated in the southeast of the Asia-Pacific region, Oceania is the smallest continental grouping in land area and the second smallest in population after Antarctica.
The islands at the geographic extremes of Oceania are Bonin Islands, a politically integral part of Japan; Hawaii, a state of the United States; Clipperton Island, a possession of France; the Juan Fernández Islands, belonging to Chile; and the Campbell Islands, belonging to New Zealand. Oceania has a diverse mix of economies from the highly developed and globally competitive financial markets of Australia and New Zealand, which rank high in quality of life and human development index, to the much less developed economies that belong to countries such as of Kiribati and Tuvalu, while also including medium-sized economies of Pacific islands such as Palau, Fiji and Tonga. The largest and most populous country in Oceania is Australia, with Sydney being the largest city of both Oceania and Australia.The first settlers of Australia, New Guinea, and the large islands just to the east arrived between 50,000 and 30,000 years ago. Oceania was first explored by Europeans from the 16th century onward. Portuguese navigators, between 1512 and 1526, reached the Tanimbar Islands, some of the Caroline Islands and west Papua New Guinea. On his first voyage in the 18th century, James Cook, who later arrived at the highly developed Hawaiian Islands, went to Tahiti and followed the east coast of Australia for the first time. The Pacific front saw major action during the Second World War, mainly between Allied powers the United States and Australia, and Axis power Japan.
The arrival of European settlers in subsequent centuries resulted in a significant alteration in the social and political landscape of Oceania. In more contemporary times there has been increasing discussion on national flags and a desire by some Oceanians to display their distinguishable and
individualistic identity. The rock art of Australian Aborigines is the longest continuously practiced artistic tradition in the world. Puncak Jaya in Papua is often considered the highest peak in Oceania. Most Oceanian countries have a parliamentary representative democratic multi-party system, with tourism being a large source of income for the Pacific Islands nations.
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00:02:44 1 Definitions
00:04:10 2 History
00:04:19 2.1 Australia
00:05:37 2.2 Melanesia
00:06:31 2.3 Polynesia
00:08:13 2.4 Micronesia
00:09:42 2.5 European exploration
00:11:22 2.5.1 Colonization
00:13:34 2.6 Modern history
00:15:52 3 Geography
00:18:18 3.1 Regions
00:19:36 3.2 Geology
00:22:08 3.3 Flora
00:24:25 3.4 Fauna
00:26:42 3.5 Climate
00:29:42 4 Demographics
00:30:34 4.1 Religion
00:32:26 4.2 Languages
00:33:47 4.3 Immigration
00:36:30 4.4 Archaeogenetics
00:38:08 5 Economy
00:38:17 5.1 Australia and New Zealand
00:40:02 5.2 Pacific Islands
00:42:36 5.3 Tourism
00:45:35 6 Politics
00:45:44 6.1 Australia
00:46:39 6.2 New Zealand
00:47:26 6.3 Pacific Islands
00:49:22 7 Culture
00:49:31 7.1 Australia
00:51:15 7.2 Hawaii
00:52:36 7.3 New Zealand
00:54:27 7.4 Samoa
00:55:42 7.5 Arts
00:57:44 7.6 Sport
00:59:53 8 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
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Oceania (UK: , US: (listen), ) is a geographic region comprising Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Spanning the eastern and western hemispheres, Oceania covers an area of 8,525,989 square kilometres (3,291,903 sq mi) and has a population of 40 million. Situated in the southeast of the Asia-Pacific region, Oceania is the smallest continental grouping in land area and the second smallest in population after Antarctica.
The islands at the geographic extremes of Oceania are the Bonin Islands, a politically integral part of Japan; Hawaii, a state of the United States; Clipperton Island, a possession of France; the Juan Fernández Islands, belonging to Chile; and the Campbell Islands, belonging to New Zealand. Oceania has a diverse mix of economies from the highly developed and globally competitive financial markets of Australia and New Zealand, which rank high in quality of life and human development index, to the much less developed economies that belong to countries such as of Kiribati and Tuvalu, while also including medium-sized economies of Pacific islands such as Palau, Fiji and Tonga. The largest and most populous country in Oceania is Australia, with Sydney being the largest city of both Oceania and Australia.The first settlers of Australia, New Guinea, and the large islands just to the east arrived between 50,000 and 30,000 years ago. Oceania was first explored by Europeans from the 16th century onward. Portuguese navigators, between 1512 and 1526, reached the Tanimbar Islands, some of the Caroline Islands and west Papua New Guinea. On his first voyage in the 18th century, James Cook, who later arrived at the highly developed Hawaiian Islands, went to Tahiti and followed the east coast of Australia for the first time. The Pacific front saw major action during the Second World War, mainly between Allied powers the United States and Australia, and Axis power Japan.
The arrival of European settlers in subsequent centuries resulted in a significant alteration in the social and political landscape of Oceania. In more contemporary times there has been increasing discussion on national flags and a desire by some Oceanians to display their distinguishable and
individualistic identity. The rock art of Australian Aborigines is the longest continuously practiced artistic tradition in the world. Puncak Jaya in Papua is often considered the highest peak in Oceania. Most Oceanian countries have a parliamentary representative democratic multi-party system, with tourism being a large source of income for the Pacific Islands nations.