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| − | '''New Zealand''' is a country located in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising |
+ | '''New Zealand''' is a country located in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising of three main landmasses. Its capital is [[Wellington]]. |
==Magical beasts and beings== |
==Magical beasts and beings== |
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| − | *The [[Antipodean Opaleye]] is a [[Dragon]] native to New Zealand though it has been known to migrate to [[Australia]]. |
+ | *The [[Antipodean Opaleye]] is a [[Dragon]] native to New Zealand though it has been known to migrate to [[Australia]].{{Fact}} |
| + | *[[Ghost]]s have been sighted throughout the country.{{Fact}} |
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| + | *In Maori myths, there is a [[Kelpie]] like creature called a Taniwha (TAH-NEE-FA) that resides in rivers.{{Fact}} |
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==Magical games and sports== |
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[[File:NewZealandFlag.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A [[1994 Quidditch World Cup|1994]] [[Quidditch World Cup]] attendee waving a New Zealand flag.]] |
[[File:NewZealandFlag.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A [[1994 Quidditch World Cup|1994]] [[Quidditch World Cup]] attendee waving a New Zealand flag.]] |
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| − | *[[Quidditch]] was introduced to New Zealand some time in the seventeenth century by a group of [[Europe]]an [[Herbology|herbologists]]. After a long day collecting samples, the [[wizards]] would relax by playing Quidditch. The [[New Zealand Ministry of Magic]] has spent a lot of effort in trying to keep early Maori art depicting white wizards playing the game away from [[Muggle]]s. |
+ | *[[Quidditch]] was introduced to New Zealand some time in the seventeenth century by a group of [[Europe]]an [[Herbology|herbologists]]. After a long day collecting samples, the [[Wizardkind|wizards]] would relax by playing Quidditch. The [[New Zealand Ministry of Magic]] has spent a lot of effort in trying to keep early Maori art depicting white wizards playing the game away from [[Muggle]]s.{{Fact}} |
| − | *The [[Moutohora Macaws]] are a [[Quidditch]] team from New Zealand. |
+ | *The [[Moutohora Macaws]] are a [[Quidditch]] team from New Zealand.{{Fact}} |
| + | *The mascot of New Zealand's [[Quidditch]] Team is a [[Phoenix]] named [[Sparky]]. |
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| + | ==Known locations== |
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| − | ==The New Zealand Ministry Of Magic== |
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| + | *[[Moutohora]] |
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| − | *The [[New Zealand Ministry of Magic]] has alot of the same Departments as the British, they are more devoted to Wizarding familys due to being such a small country. There isn't alot of major crimes, but the Aurors are always trying hard to stop anyone who poses a threat to their Wizarding community. |
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| + | *[[Wellington]] |
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| − | *In New Zealand, it is extremely common for Wizarding families to home school their children, being so far away from Hogwarts. Although, some families do send their children over to Hogwarts, to ensure their education is at the highest standard. |
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| + | ==Behind the scenes== |
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| + | *[[Chris Rankin]] who portrays [[Percy Weasley]] was born in Auckland, New Zealand. |
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| + | *[[Terence Bayler]] who portrays the [[Bloody Baron]] was born in Wanganui, New Zealand. |
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| + | *[[Pam Ferris]] who portrays [[Aunt Marge]] was brought up in New Zealand where she found her interest in acting. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| + | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]'' {{C|Seen on flag}} |
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*''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)|Quidditch Through the Ages]]'' |
*''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)|Quidditch Through the Ages]]'' |
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*''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'' |
*''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'' |
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Revision as of 19:41, 21 September 2014
New Zealand is a country located in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising of three main landmasses. Its capital is Wellington.
Magical beasts and beings
- The Antipodean Opaleye is a Dragon native to New Zealand though it has been known to migrate to Australia.[citation needed]
- Ghosts have been sighted throughout the country.[citation needed]
- In Maori myths, there is a Kelpie like creature called a Taniwha (TAH-NEE-FA) that resides in rivers.[citation needed]
Magical games and sports
A 1994 Quidditch World Cup attendee waving a New Zealand flag.
- Quidditch was introduced to New Zealand some time in the seventeenth century by a group of European herbologists. After a long day collecting samples, the wizards would relax by playing Quidditch. The New Zealand Ministry of Magic has spent a lot of effort in trying to keep early Maori art depicting white wizards playing the game away from Muggles.[citation needed]
- The Moutohora Macaws are a Quidditch team from New Zealand.[citation needed]
- The mascot of New Zealand's Quidditch Team is a Phoenix named Sparky.
Known locations
Behind the scenes
- Chris Rankin who portrays Percy Weasley was born in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Terence Bayler who portrays the Bloody Baron was born in Wanganui, New Zealand.
- Pam Ferris who portrays Aunt Marge was brought up in New Zealand where she found her interest in acting.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (Seen on flag)
- Quidditch Through the Ages
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
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