This chapter contains the new zealand today, history, environment, maori culture, the arts, directory a z, and transport chapters from lonely planet's new zealand's south is land guidebook. All the info you need on everything from history nz's vibrant music and arts scene and its deep connection to maori culture to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... You name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travellers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary. A rundown on volcanoes, earthquakes and the dramatic profile of the environment info on the emergence of maori culture into contemporary arts full coverage of the short but dramatic history of the south island details on the resurgence of new zealand's art, music, film and tv sectors coverage includes new zealand today, history, environment, maori culture, the arts, directory a z, and transport.