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|name=New Zealand |
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+ | *[[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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+ | [[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 [[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}} |
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+ | *The mascot of New Zealand's [[Quidditch]] Team is a [[Phoenix]] named [[Sparky]]. |
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+ | ==Known locations== |
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+ | *[[Moutohora]] |
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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. |
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+ | *[[Wellington]] |
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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 15:12, 9 December 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
- 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