The major part of the New Zealand population are descendants of immigrants from the UK and other European countries. Nearly one quarter of the inhabitants were born abroad, and nearly 90% have a relative or friend abroad. Therefore, New Zealanders are considered to be very open-hearted to immigrants. According to research conducted by the New Zealand Immigration Service, 9 out of 10 newcomers believe that their expectations in terms of hospitality came true or even surpassed.
In general, New Zealanders treat their land and nature with respect, which can be proved by their liable attitude towards agriculture and land resources utilization. As a result, New Zealand possesses an international standing of a country with a highly efficient agricultural industry. Livestock industry products (in particular, dairy cattle and sheep breeding), horticulture, wine and viticulture, forestry have become one of the major focuses of the national economy. New Zealand's farm products are in great demand and are quite competitive in the international market.
The total number of cows in New Zealand is 4.4 million, which is almost equal to the number of people living in the country (4.353 million). Dairy farms usually have 380 cows but this number may vary at other farms and exceed the number of 1500 cows.
New Zealand is a country of high economic and cultural development, which offers an opportunity for professional growth and development for its citizens and immigrants. Hard work and purposefulness are the most valued features in New Zealand.