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NZ Regions
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South Island
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North Island Stories
- Tiritiri Matangi Liz Light
- Waitomo's Black Labyrinth Amelia Norman
- Cape Kidnappers Heather Hapeta
- Cuba Street Wellington Helen Frances
- Tongariro Crossing Judith Doyle
- Dolphin Adventure, Bay of Islands Amelia Norman
South Island Stories
- Arrowtown Karen Goa
- Otago Rail Trail Roy Sinclair
- Sounds Beautiful Liz Light
- Blue Landscapes Helen Frances
- Walking the Humpridge Track Judith Doyle
- Ripples of the Past: Kayaking on Lake Wakatipu Amelia Norman
Travel Tips & Advice Articles
- Where to Camp in NZ Amelia Norman
- Kiwi English Heather Hapeta
- Driving in Winter Amelia Norman
- Holiday Photos Heather Hapeta
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Travel Tips
Planning Your Trip
Immigration and Visas
Study in New Zealand
New Zealand Facts
We’ve compiled some quick New Zealand facts to help you learn more about New Zealand’s unique culture, climate, society and economy.
Follow the links below for more indepth information on aspects of New Zealand, which may help in the planning of your holiday.
Essential New Zealand Facts
Name: |
Aotearoa/New Zealand |
Capital City: |
Wellington |
Population: |
4 Million |
Largest City: |
Auckland (1.1 million) |
Area: |
270,534 sq km |
New Zealand People
People: |
67.6% Pakeha (European), 14.6% Maori, 9.2% Asian, 6.9% Polynesian, 1.7% Other |
Languages: |
English, Maori, NZ Sign Language |
Religion: |
Predominantly Christian (55%) and No Religion (34%) |
New Zealand Politics
Government: |
National Government. Main opposition = Labour Party. Independent member of British Commonwealth |
Prime Minister: |
John Key |
New Zealand Economy Facts
GDP: |
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GDP per Capita: |
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Annual Growth: |
2% |
Inflation: |
2% |
Industry: |
Dairy, Tourism, Agriculture, Wood and Paper Products |
Trade: |
Australia, Japan, UK, China, USA |
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For more information about New Zealand visit Te Ara - Encyclopedia of New Zealand