Impact On New Zealand Culture
Rural New Zealand has had an impact on the culture of New Zealand.
Country Calendar is a long-running television programme about farming methods and country life, and is watched by both rural and urban New Zealanders.
The gumboot, a waterproof boot commonly used by farmers and others, is a cultural icon with Taihape hosting an annual Gumboot Day. Fred Dagg, a comedy character created by John Clarke was a stereotypical farmer wearing a black singlet, shorts and gumboots.
Number 8 wire is used for fencing and has become part of the cultural lexicon. It is used for all manner of tasks and it describes the do it yourself mentality of New Zealanders.
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