Zoë’s Trek Around The World
Auckland, New Zealand
Choose one option from each category to earn your Zoë - New Zealand Crest. You will
need to complete: one active option, one creative option, one cultural option and one
Guiding option.
Active Options
Option 1: Rugby Anyone? (all ages)
Rugby is a very popular sport in New Zealand. It is similar to football. Here is a chance
to build some skills that you would use when playing rugby.
Try the following activities:
a) Handling the Ball
Use a large plastic ball, stand with your feet wide apart and roll the ball in and
out between your feet making a figure eight. Using a rugby or football pass
the ball around your own waist without dropping it.
Note: Imagine you are spiderman and you are spinning a web around your feet and waists. See
how many times you can spin the ball around you without dropping it.
When practicing the next two activities keep in mind that although the ball can be kicked
forward in Rugby (in the direction of the goal), it can only be passed sideways and
backwards.
b) Passing the Ball
In pairs, practice passing a ball between pylons, set up 2 m apart. Set up
approximately 4 in each row. Partner one passes to partner 2 at the first
pylon, then partner 2 runs to the third Pylon and they pass again and so
on to the next.
c) Running with the Ball
Partners stand 10 m apart, one with a ball and one without a ball. On the
count of 3 they run towards each other, give the ball into the hands of the
partner and run to the opposite end of the room or field.
For older girls:
a) “Dodgem-cars”
Position 4 pylons or markers in the shape of a square and have one girl
stand behind each pylon or marker. Give each girl a number (1 – 4). On
the count of 3, players 1 and 2 switch places and so do players 3 and 4.
Players cannot touch or interfere with other players. Once this is done
successfully introduce 2 rugby balls (if you do not have rugby balls you
can use utility balls). On the count of 3, players 1 and 2 run towards each
other and so do players 3 and 4. When they reach their partners in the
middle, they hand the ball to them and run in the direction of their partner’s
marker. Repeat.
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b) Dodge/Side Step.
Place a set of pylons or markers 3 m apart. With a ball under her arm,
girls will run around the pylons without touching them. This can be done in
a relay fashion.
c) Dodge the Guider
Guiders stand between the pylons and try to touch the girls as they run
past holding the ball. Guiders are not allowed to move their feet.
d) Learn the rules of rugby and have a match! Here’s a link to get you started:
http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-play-rugby/
Option 2: Indoor Surfing (younger)
Get ready for a fun filled surf adventure in New Zealand.
Play some surf inspired music and create movements that you would do if you were
surfing with Zoë in New Zealand. Have a leader call out the actions, slowly at first and
then faster and faster.
 Paddle out to catch your wave
 Stand up and ride the wave
 Lose your balance (gently fall off your board)
 Jump over a giant wave
 Swim into shore
Option 3: Maori Numbers (all ages)
The Maori people are the native or indigenous people of New Zealand. Play this fun
game that requires girls to remember numbers in the Maori language.
One = Tahi
Two = Rua
Three = Toru
Four = Wha
Five = Rima
Six = Ono
Seven = Whetu
Eight = Waru
Nine = Iwa
Ten = Tekau
Instructions:
1. Girls are running around the play area (defined if necessary).
2. Leader calls out a number and girls get into groups of that number.
3. Any odd groups or the slowest to get into groups can be out.
4. Carry on until you only have one group or one girl left.
(For younger girls and until Maori numbers are learned, call out the English number followed by
the Maori number.)
Option 4: Netball (mid-older)
Netball is one of the most popular sports for girls and women in New Zealand. It is very
similar to basketball, but with a few key differences. Why not give it a try? The following
website can get you going: http://www.howtoplaynetball.com/
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Creative Option
Option 1: Paper Bag Kiwi Bird (younger)
The Kiwi is the national bird of New Zealand.
Materials Needed
 Paper Bags
 Paint
 Paint Brushes
 Newspaper strips
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Googly eyes
Feathers
Felt
Elastic bands
Instructions
1. Stuff your paper bag with newspaper.
2. Fasten the stuffed bag with and elastic band.
3. Paint your bag dark brown and let dry.
4. Cut out feet using felt.
5. Decorate your Kiwi with feathers, googly eyes and felt feet.
Check out what a completed craft looks like here:
http://guidingjewels.ca/index.php?%20option=com%1f_content&view=article&id=196:craftpaper-bag-kiwi-bird&catid=47&Itemid=73
Option 2: Pom –pom Kiwi Bird Magnet (younger)
Materials Needed:
 1 large pompom and 1 small pom-pom
 Pair of googly eyes
 Triangle Felt shapes
 Pipe cleaners cut and twisted together for the feet.
 Magnets (preferably with an adhesive on them).
 Glue and stapler
Instructions
1. Glue the pompoms together, using the small one for the head.
2. Stick the googly eyes on the top one for the eyes.
3. Using a triangle shape felt piece glue this on for the beak.
4. Cut a pipe cleaner in half for the legs and staple them the bottom and bend it on the
bottom to make one claws, cut a couple of smaller pieces of pipe cleaner and attach
them to make three claws on each foot.
5. Stick the magnet to the back.
Option 3: Surf Pictures (younger)
Materials Needed
 Construction Paper
 Markers/Crayons
Instructions
1. Draw a picture of yourself surfing in New Zealand.
2. Share your picture with others and tell them about your surfing adventure.
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Option 4: Sand Art (all ages)
New Zealand is full of sandy beaches. Create your own picture of New Zealand using
sand and glue. Older girls can make their pictures more intricate and challenging by
including detail and using coloured sand.
Materials Needed
 Coloured Sand (using crushed sidewalk chalk you can give your sand different
colours.)
 Craft Glue bottles
 Brushes, Cotton Swabs, Toothpicks
 Construction Paper
Instructions
1. Create your picture using your glue bottle. For fine detail use brushes, cotton swabs
and tooth picks to apply glue.
2. Sprinkle lots of sand over the glue.
3. Leave the sand on the picture for a couple of minutes and then shake it off, and voila!
You have your sandy picture of New Zealand.
Option 5: Mini Poi (middle)
Pois are used by Maori women in traditional dances. They are twirled around to make
patterns in the air to keep with the beat of the song.
Materials Needed
 White tissue paper
 White plastic bags (plastic grocery store bags work great)
 Strips of coloured raffia or wool
 White cotton thread
Instructions
1. Crush Tissue paper to form a ball.
2. Cover the ball with a piece of plastic bag cut to the appropriate size. Leave some
spare plastic at the top.
3. Cut 3 strips of raffia about 38 cm long.
4. Wrap the raffia around the tissue ball, so that you have vertical stripes of raffia colour
going down one side of the ball and up the other inside the plastic cover.
5. Secure the plastic and raffia tightly at the neck of the ball by twisting neatly around
with thread and tying it off.
6. Braid the long ends of the raffia to give you a poi string.
7. Tie your balls to the end of your braid.
8. If you choose you might want to make two balls and tie them at either end.
(Taken from http://www.azmetro.com/nzcraft.html)
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Option 6: Make a Surfboard (younger - mid)
New Zealand is famous for its surfing. What kind of surf board would you want if you
were surfing the waves in New Zealand with Zoë?
Materials Needed
 Mural Paper
 Markers/Pencil Crayons/Pastels/Paints
Instructions
1. Draw the shape of a surfboard on mural paper.
2. Decorate it and make it look colourful using markers, pastels or paints.
3. Name your board and show it off to your Unit. Explain why you chose the pattern
and colours you did.
Option 7: Woozie (older)
The Woozle is the mascot of the NZ Guides Ranger Section. To see a picture visit
http://www.girlguidingnz.org.nz/what-we-do/rangers.
Materials Needed
 1 large red bead
 3 pieces 28 cm long, red wool
 3 pieces 16 cm long, red wool
 Craft glue
 Hair pin
 Felt pen
Instructions
1. Thread wool on to hairclip so that the hair clip is in the middle of the lengths of wool.
2. Pull the bead through so that the loops are sticking out about 1 cm.
3. Remove the hairclip and put some glue where the loops come out of the bead.
4. Braid 2 arms with the ends of the shorter wool lengths, and two legs with the ends of
the longer wool lengths.
5. Paint a face on the bead and cut through loops at the top to make hair.
(Taken from http://www.azmetro.com/nzcraft.html#tipare)
Option 8: The New Zealand Show (older)
Use some New Zealand slang from http://www.nz-immigration.co.nz/lifestyle/slangwords.html to create a short skit about a day in the life of young people in New Zealand.
Cultural Option
Option 1: Discover Maori Culture (all ages)
The Maori people are the native or indigenous people of New Zealand. They have
many rich traditional arts and dances. Some examples are found on the websites
below.
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http://www.maori.org.nz/waiata/ (use menu bar on the left for different types of dance)
http://www.kahurangi.com/Pointers-on-Maori-dancing.html (tips for Maori dancing)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW1ceOMnKho (video example)
Imagine that you are Maori and come up with a cultural dance that you can share with
others. Here are some tips:
 Create footwork that changes speed according to the music.
 Hold your body strong and tall
 Use your hands and fingers and create fun movements with your upper body.
Older girls can create an activity including a dance to teach to a younger Unit about
Maori culture.
Option 2: Maori Bread (all ages)
The recipe is for traditional Maori bread that is typically served warm with butter and
golden syrup, but is just as tasty served plain.
Materials Needed
 1¾ cups flour
 4 tsp baking powder
 Salt (add as needed)
 Milk (add as needed)
Instructions
1. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together
2. Add enough milk to form a dough
3. Knead for 5 minutes and roll into a cylinder
4. Break /cut into even size pieces and roll to an oval shape
5. Deep fry at 180°C for 10 minutes until a light golden brown
6. Drain and serve while still hot
(Recipe taken from: http://www.hub-uk.com/tallyrecip03/recipe0138.htm)
Option 3: New Zealand Squares (all ages)
Here is a quick no bake recipe that you can try.
Materials Needed
 ¼ cup margarine
 ½ cup sugar
 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
 1 egg
 1 box graham cracker crumbs
 ½ cup raisins
 Chocolate Icing
Instructions
1. Melt margarine, sugar and cocoa powder. Remove from heat and add egg and beat
well.
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Add the rest of the ingredients and mix.
Pack into a greased 8 x 8 cake pan.
Drizzle with chocolate icing and refrigerate.
When firm, cut into squares and enjoy!
Option 4: Cook it up New Zealand Style (mid – older)
Plan a meal that you would have if you were visiting New Zealand and try your hand at
a recipe if you come across one you like. You might want to explore what foods are
common in New Zealand. Some examples are Lamb, Seafood, and Kiwi Fruit
Here are some websites to help:
http://www.1uptravel.com/international/oceaniapacific/new-zealand/cuisine.html
http://www.answers.com/topic/new-zealand-cuisine
Option 5: Cool Kiwiana (all ages)
Kiwiana is a collection of different things that are considered important to being a ‘Kiwi’
or from New Zealand. Check out some ideas on the following site and then try one of
the activities:
http://www.girlguidingnz.org.nz/for-girls/girlfrenz/frenz-talk/cool-kiwiana
http://www.kiwianatown.co.nz/things-kiwiana.html
For younger girls:
 Find a recipe to make and give it a try together. What did you like best about it?
 Read a story by one of the authors and then try acting it out.
 Listen to the national anthem at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmXnSWWtNQw
and learn the words to sing along. (words in English and Maori available on second
site above)
 Have a New Zealand summer BBQ party.
For older girls:
 Pick one item considered Kiwiana and find out more about it. Present your findings
to the rest of your Unit in a creative way.
 Find a unique recipe that is in the Edmonds Cookbook
(http://www.edmondscooking.co.nz/index.htm). Make it and share with the rest of
your Unit. (Edmonds is a line of baking products common in New Zealand. The
Edmonds Cookery Book can be found in most New Zealand homes. When making
these recipes, substitute Edmonds brand products for those in your local grocery
store as appropriate.)
 Read a book, story or piece of work written by a New Zealand author. Discuss the
piece of writing and your review of it with your Unit.
 Create a New Zealand summer BBQ party for younger girls. Include some New
Zealand activities or sports in your plans.
Guiding Option
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Option 1: Learn About Guiding in New Zealand (all ages)
Spend some time learning about your corresponding Unit of Guiding in New Zealand
with use of the following sites:
http://www.wagggsworld.org/en/world/organisations?mo=97&x=12&y=12
http://www.girlguidingnz.org.nz/
Some things to consider may include:
 What is their Promise, Law and Motto?
 What do their uniforms look like?
 Check out some of their projects and activities.
For younger girls:
 Imagine that you were a Member in New Zealand. What kind of uniform would you
design? What colour would it be? Draw your own uniform on the doll template
(below), colour it and share your creation with the others in your Unit.
 What does your Unit have in common with the corresponding Unit in New Zealand?
Design a badge or crest that shows one or more of these similarities.
 Create a poster highlighting the similarities and differences between your branch of
Guiding in Canada and the corresponding branch in New Zealand.
 Guiding began in New Zealand in 1908 – two years before it began in England. Do
some investigative work, and find out more about the history of Guiding in New
Zealand. Create a story book for others about this part of Guiding history.
For older girls:
 Learn some information about Guiding and your corresponding Unit in New Zealand.
With your findings you could:
o present them to your Unit in a creative way
o make a poster or collage of your findings
o write a journal entry by a girl Member in New Zealand about her experiences.
Some things to think about: What would it be like to be part of the Guiding
Association in New Zealand? What activities would you participate in? What are the
differences between Girl Guides of Canada and Guides New Zealand?
 Guiding in New Zealand began in 1908 – two years before it began in England. Do
some investigative work and find out about the history of Guiding in New Zealand.
Share what you’ve learned with your Unit in a creative way, and talk about why this is
an important part of Guiding history.
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