Neuseeland

Since the film adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings," the stunning natural landscapes of New Zealand have become known worldwide. Aotearoa, "the land of the long white cloud," is what New Zealand is called in the Maori language. However, the country is much more than a natural paradise. It gained early recognition for its progressive ideas: in 1893, women here were the first in the world to receive the right to vote, and in the 1950s, New Zealand became the first welfare state in the Pacific. Ingrid Kölle provides insight into the nature, culture, politics, and economy of the country, while also highlighting the threats to this unique habitat. With great knowledge and sympathy, she reports on how coexistence and daily life are shaped in this diverse country with 200 ethnicities.