New Zealand Town

This clip from "Flight of the Conchords" gives a brief history of New Zealand culture starting at around the 2:00 mark. "Flight of the Conchords" is a New Zealand's forth best folk-rock parody group according to themselves. Their show frequently tends to make fun of New Zealand and Americans' lack of general knowledge about their country.

1. In what ways has New Zealand culture influenced American culture?
2. Where exactly is New Zealand?
3. Name one interesting fact you may or may not know about New Zealand.