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The two main islands have contrasting volcanic and Alpine landscapes. Māori, Pacific and European cultures contribute to languages, arts and food; seafood and agricultural produce reflect local climates and the relationships different communities maintain with land and water. Māori meeting houses express architecture and arts connected with the communities who maintain them. Geysers, fjords and the Southern Alps provide very different natural landmarks across the islands. Languages, carving, music and hospitality offer ways into Māori heritage and the country’s other cultures. Hāngī is an earth-cooking technique that can bring several foods together for a shared meal. Green-lipped mussels recall coastal resources, while kiwifruit represents a widely known agricultural crop. Dairy foods, vegetables and cuisines shaped by migration broaden the table. Pavlova is familiar here as well as in Australia. Island communities, towns and farming areas give each practice its own setting. Understanding the people, skills and territories behind these foods adds depth to the country’s celebrated scenic images.