Romilly's Weet-Bix tin

Last term we were bringing objects from home to share as part of our inquiry into Kiwiana culture. 
Romilly brought her colourful Weet-Bix tin. Romilly even made herself a matching bowl by covering an ordinary bowl with lots of Kiwiana pictures!

Sanitarium's Weet-Bix was originally made in Australia back in the 1920's and was introduced to New Zealander's in 1928. It quickly became a popular breakfast cereal here in New Zealand. Sanitarium say that nothing can stop a Weet-Bix kid and encourage all Kiwi kids to get involved in their annual Try-athlons too.
Whether you have it with water, milk, fruit or yoghurt, almost every Kiwi kid agrees that a big bowl of breakfast is the best way to start the day! 
Thank you Romilly for sharing your Kiwiana with us!

Aria's Buzzy Bee

Last term we were bringing objects from home to share as part of our inquiry into Kiwiana culture. 
Aria brought her Buzzy Bee toy. This Buzzy Bee is very special because it belongs to Aria's grandma who has had it since she was a child.

Buzzy Bee is a wooden pull-along toy with rotating wings that make a distinctive 'click-click' noise. It was first made in New Zealand in the 1930's and many Kiwi kids have played with their own Buzzy Bee over the last 80 years. The Buzzy Bee company also made the colourful string doll Mary-Lou.

Thank you Aria for sharing your taonga with us!

Ella's pavlova

Last week Ella and her parents brought pavlova to share! 

The pavlova was crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy in the middle. There was even cream and kiwifruit on top!

Inspired by Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova's visit to New Zealand and Australia in the 1920's, there has been much debate since as to whether the recipe originated here or across the Tasman... regardless of origin, we can all agree - it is delicious!

Here is Ella's recipe for this yummy Kiwi dessert:

6 egg whites - beat for 10 minutes. 1 cup of sugar and salt and cornflour and vinegar. Beat again then put it in the oven for one hour.

Thank you Ella for sharing your pavlova with us!

Tessa's Gumboots

As part of our inquiry into Kiwiana culture, we have been bringing objects from home to share.
Last week Tessa brought her new gumboots to show! Tessa chose these gumboots because they are blue and have stars on them.

Gumboots are waterproof footwear that are perfectly suited to New Zealand weather and all sorts of activities; from farming to fishing and playing in the snow. Their versatility is why they are a staple for every Kiwi wardrobe!

Check out Fred Dagg's fantastic musical tribute to this iconic footwear here.

Thank you Tessa for sharing your Kiwiana with us!