Across
- 3. Māori word for love or affection.
- 5. He might wear shorts and jandals here.
- 6. Concept of prestige and authority.
- 9. Meringue-based dessert, a Christmas staple.
- 10. The New Zealand Christmas Tree, with bright red flowers.
- 14. The indigenous people of New Zealand.
- 15. Common outdoor cooking method for lunch.
- 16. A common greeting or thank you.
- 17. Luxurious seafood often served.
- 20. Gifts exchanged Christmas morning.
- 22. Where you might stay if you go away.
- 23. The season for Christmas here.
- 24. Frozen, flavored treat.
- 25. Where many families head for a swim.
- 26. Sport often played on the lawn after lunch.
- 27. Sparkly tree decoration.
- 28. Popular Christmas Day cool-down activity.
Down
- 1. Māori word for food.
- 2. Māori word for extended family.
- 4. Lighter side dish for a hot meal.
- 7. Another word for flip-flops.
- 8. The people you celebrate with.
- 11. Ceremonial challenge or dance.
- 12. Popular chilled Sauvignon Blanc.
- 13. The Māori name for New Zealand.
- 18. Simple, traditional summer accommodation.
- 19. Time off work and school over summer.
- 20. Fruit featured in a traditional pudding.
- 21. Essential for the Kiwi sun.
- 29. What families do to celebrate.