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The Culture And Education Of New Zealand 教师教育学院李倩倩 When we refer to New Zealand, its culture and education are two indispensable topics. As is well known to us, New Zealand is a typical immigration country, which has large numbers of immigrants coming from the Pacific countries in the neighborhood, as well as Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and other parts of the world. Consequently, with the increasing level of immigration and globalization, New Zealand is becoming a more and more multicultural society. Believe it or not, New Zealand enjoys advantageous social welfare, whose more than two thirds lands are national parks and reserves. And income support is offered to people with unemployment, illness, disability, single parents and senior citizen. Besides, New Zealand owns developed economy reputed for top-quality fruit, meat and dairy products. Service industries, particularly those relating to tourism and education, are also of great significance to its economy. Every year many Chinese tourists and students come to New Zealand to enjoy what it can offer. And New Zealand is a democratic society. It is different from most countries. The permanent residents of New Zealand have the right to vote. Moreover, New Zealanders lead an easygoing, relaxed lifestyle. It seems that joie de vivre is well engrained in its national psyche. Rather than falling victim to the busy tempo of modern life as in other developed countries, they have stood their ground retaining all that is old and natural. They enjoy peace in solitude and hate the hustle and bustle of modern life. On the other hand, it is widely acknowledged that the New Zealand education system is one of the best education systems in the world. Education in New Zealand follows the three-tier model which includes primary schools, followed by high or secondary schools and tertiary education at universities and/or polytechs. And Education is free and compulsory between the ages of 6 a