New Zealand New Zealand Area: 268,680 square kilometers (103,737 square miles) Highest point on mainland: Mount Cook (3,764 meters/12,349 feet) Lowest point on land: Sea level Hemispheres: Southern and Eastern Time zone: 12 midnight = noon GMT Longest distances: 1,600 kilometers (994 miles) from north-northeast to south-southwest; 450 kilometers (280 miles) from east-southeast to west-northwest Land boundaries: None Coastline: 15,134 kilometers (9,404 miles) Territorial sea limits: 22 kilometers (12 nautical miles) 1 LOCATION AND SIZE New Zealand lies in the southwestern Pacific Ocean and consists of two main islands and a number of smaller ones. The main North and South Islands, separated by the Cook Strait, lie on an axis running from northeast to southwest, except for the low-lying Northland Peninsula on the North Island.

With a total area of 268,680 square kilometers (103,737 square miles), New Zealand is roughly the size of the state of Colorado. 2 TERRITORIES AND DEPENDENCIES New Zealand has three island dependencies in the Pacific Ocean. The Cook Islands are located roughly halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii, in the middle of the South Pacific. The islands have local self-government but voluntarily rely on New Zealand to represent their interests in foreign affairs and defense. The Cook Islands consist of two island chains: seven low-lying coral atolls in the north, and eight larger and more elevated volcanic islands in the south. Niue Island, which extends over more than 263 square kilometers (102 square miles), is one of the world's largest coral islands. Located east of the Cook Islands, Niue also governs itself in local affairs but depends on New Zealand in international matters. Tokelau, another territory of New Zealand, is an island chain in the middle of the South Pacific northwest of the Cook Islands. It consists of three small coral atolls and surrounding islets. Besides these three Pacific island groups, New Zealand also claims land in Antarctica in and near the Ross Sea.

3 CLIMATE New Zealand has a mild oceanic climate with little seasonal variation. Mean annual temperatures range from about 11°C (52°F) in the southern part of South Island to 15°C (59°F) in Northland, the northernmost part of the North Island. Daytime high temperatures in summer generally vary from 21°C to 27° C (70° to 81°F); winter highs are usually at least 10°C (50°F). Temperatures rarely extend beyond the extremes of -10°C (14°F) and 35°C (95°F). Due to prevailing westerly and north-westerly winds, the western mountain slopes of both islands receive the heaviest rainfall. Average annual rainfall for the country as a whole ranges from 64 to 152 centimeters (25 to 60 inches). Precipitation amounts vary widely, however; on South Island, for example, central Otago Harbour receives as little as 30 centimeters (12 inches) per year, while southwestern Fiordland can get as much as 800 centimeters (315 inches).

4 TOPOGRAPHIC REGIONS New Zealand is very mountainous; more than 75 percent of its land exceeds an altitude of 200 meters (656 feet). The South Island covers an area of 149,883 square kilometers (57,870 square miles). Its major regions are the Canterbury Plains to the east; the central mountain highlands, which cover much of the island; and a narrow western coast. The North Island, which spans an area of 114,669 square kilometers (44,274 square miles), is characterized by hill country. The mountain highland here is narrow and lies to the east. North and west of the Kaimanawa Mountains is a volcanic plateau. There is little coastal lowland; even in Taranaki, where it is widest, Mount Egmont (also called Mount Taranaki) rises well over 2,438 meters (8,000 feet). The narrow northern peninsular section of the North Island is mostly low-lying, though its surface is broken and irregular in many places.

5 OCEANS AND SEAS New Zealand lies in the South Pacific Ocean to the southeast of Australia, across the Tasman Sea. At the Tamaki Isthmus on the North Island, these two bodies of water are separated by only 2 to 3 kilometers (1 to 2 miles) of land. Sea Inlets and Straits The North and South Islands are separated by the Cook Strait, which is 26 to 145 kilometers (16 to 90 miles) wide. The Foveaux Strait lies between the South Island and Stewart Island to the southeast. The North Island's bays include North and South Taranaki Bights to the west, Palliser Bay to the south, the wide Hawke Bay to the east, and the even wider Bay of Plenty to the northeast. The South Island's major bays include Golden Bay and Tasman Bay in the north, Karamea Bight at the northern end of the west coast, and Canterbury Bight and Pegasus Bay to the east.

Islands and Archipelagos New Zealand's largest island, aside from its two primary landmasses, is Stewart Island to the southeast, which covers an area of 1,746 square kilometers (674 square miles). Other islands include the Chatham Islands (963 square kilometers/372 square miles) to the east and several other mostly uninhabited outlying islands, including the Auckland Islands (567 square kilometers/219 square miles). Coastal Features North Island has a more heavily indented coastline than South Island. The long arm of land that juts out to the northwest has so deep an indentation at its midsection that the land mass narrows to a width of only 2 or 3 kilometers (1 or 2 miles) at Auckland. The east coast and northern tip of Northland have multiple bays and harbors, while the west coast is almost completely smooth. The northern and southern ends of the South Island have numerous indentations, while the long eastern and western coastlines are smoother. In the east, the Banks Peninsula juts out somewhat less than halfway down the coast. The coast of Fiordland to the southeast is broken up into numerous sounds and inlets.

The northernmost part of North Island has many sand dunes. 6 INLAND LAKES New Zealand has many lakes. Those in the South Island are particularly noted for their magnificent scenery. The country's largest natural lake is Lake Taupo on the North Island, followed by Lakes Te Anau and Wakatipu on the South Island. 7 RIVERS AND WATERFALLS The rivers are shallow and swift, and only a few are navigable. The longest river is the Waikato (425 kilometers/264 miles), which flows north-westward across the North Island and empties into the Tasman Sea, as do the Wanganui and Rangitikei. Rivers that flow into the Pacific from the South Island include the Clutha, the Taieri, and the Clarence; the Mataura, Wairau, and Oreti flow from the South Island into the Foveaux Strait. The Clutha is the South Island's longest river, and its volume is the greatest of any river in the country.

8 DESERTS Waikato River | river, New Zealand | Britannica.com Waikato River Wanganui River Waikato River, river , the longest in New Zealand , in central North Island . Rising on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park as the Tongariro River, it flows north through Lake Taupo and, issuing from the lake’s northeastern corner, tumbles over Huka Falls and flows northwest to enter the Tasman Sea south of Auckland . The river is 264 miles (425 km) long. It has a gentle gradient and carries a heavy load of ash from the volcanic highlands. The Waikato has formed numerous lakes and lagoons along its lower reaches. Its principal tributaries are the Waipa and Poutu. Major towns in its valley are Taupo, Rotorua, Cambridge, and Hamilton (head of navigation for small steamers). Several power stations built on the river between Taupo and Karapiro are a major source of hydroelectric power. The artificial lakes created by the power stations are popular recreation areas. A thermal-power station at Huntly, using coal mined nearby, began operating in 1980.

The river, whose name is Maori for “flowing water,” was the scene of several skirmishes between the British and the Waikato tribes in 1863–65. Sunset on the Waikato River, Hamilton, New Zealand. Courtesy, Hamilton City Council The Waikato River at Hamilton, New Zealand. Courtesy, Hamilton City Council in New Zealand: Drainage The mountainous country of both islands is cut by many rivers, which are swift, unnavigable, and obstructive to communication. The longest is the Waikato, in the North Island, and the swiftest is the Clutha, in the South. Many of the rivers arise from or drain into one or other of the numerous lakes associated with the mountain chains. A number of these lakes have been used as reservoirs for... 1 Reference found in Britannica Articles Assorted Reference New Zealand (in New Zealand: Drainage ) External Links Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles.

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Close Date Published: November 04, 2011 URL: Access Date: January 19, 2017 Share New Zealand Geography New Zealand Geography Print this map Geography Comprised of two large islands (separated by the Cook Strait), as well as Stewart Island, hundreds of coastal islands and many regional islands, New Zealand is a country of snowcapped mountains and scenic landscapes - north to south. Positioned along the Ring of Fire, the Southern Alps (and it's many ranges) extend through the western portions of South Island. The country's highest point, Mount Cook (Aoraki) is located there, as well as over 350 glaciers and a wide assortment of national parks. Mount Cook rises to 12,316 feet (3,754 m). Throughout the Southern Alps an additional 19 mountains rise above 10,000 ft (3,000 m). Along the western side of these massive peaks there's a narrow strip of coastline. Along their eastern flank, the mountains slope into a region of rolling hills and plains, drained by glacier-fed rivers.

In the far south, within the confines of Fiordland National Park, a jagged coastline of fjords, inlets and bays front the Tasman Sea. Milford Sound, located within the park, is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 3,937 feet (1,200 meters) or more on either side. It's widely considered New Zealand's top travel destination. The mountains found on North Island are volcanic in nature, and many remain quite active. On the island's southwestern corner, Mount Taranaki (or Mt. Egmont) rises to 8,261 ft (2,518 m). Other volcanic peaks of note stretch across a wide central plateau, including Mount Ruapehu (2,797 m/9,177 ft), Mount Ngauruhoe (2,291 m/7,515 ft), and Mount Tongariro (1,968 m/6,458 ft). This thermal belt area is replete with boiling mud pools, geysers, hot springs and steam vents.

Broad coastal plains ring much of North Island, and along its central western coastline, limestone caves, caverns and underground rivers are common. Along the northeastern coastline, the Bay of Islands is famous for its 125 (or more) scenic islands and secluded coves. With Mount Maunganui guarding the entrance, and nearly 62 miles (100 km) of white sand, the Bay of Plenty is New Zealand's premier beach area. Large areas of temperate rain forests are found along the western shore of South Island, and across much of New Zealand's North Island. Occupying an extinct volcanic crate, the country's largest lake is Lake Taupo on North Island. The country's longest river, the Waikato , flows north from Lake Taupo through Hamilton, and on into the Tasman Sea. Lake Te Anau is the largest lake on South Island. The Clutha River is that island's longest river, and like most rivers here, it originates in a Southern Alps glacial lake. The lowest point of New Zealand is South Pacific Ocean (0 m).

deforestation; soil erosion; native flora and fauna hard-hit by species introduced from outside Environment - international agreements: party to: Antarctic-Environmental Protocol, Antarctic-Marine Living Resources, Antarctic Treaty, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94, Wetlands, Whaling signed, but not ratified: Antarctic Seals, Marine Life Conservation Geography - note: about 80% of the population lives in cities; Wellington is the southernmost national capital in the world Note: The information tabled directly above was researched by and provided by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency What is Geography? Geography is the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, in addition to the human activity that affects these. Geography is the nature and relative arrangement of places and physical features.

Landforms Earth's surface has been modified over millions of years by a combination of geological processes that include, but are not limited to, the uplift of mountain ranges, the growth of volcanoes, and the formation of drainage basins (in which the surface of the landscape drops and is filled with eroded material). Landforms are categorized by a number of physical attributes including rolling plains, broad valleys, deserts, coastlines, and the slope and elevation of mountains. Rivers Rivers are natural courses of water, usually freshwater, that flow towards an ocean, lake or sea, or sometimes into another river. In certain instances, rivers will either flow into the ground or dry up completely before reaching a larger body of water. River water is collected from precipitation, groundwater recharge, and the release of stored water in ice and snowpacks. Lakes Lakes are inland bodies of water that are fed and drained by rivers; there are also artificial lakes, constructed for industrial or agricultural use, hydro-electric power, domestic water supply, or simply for aesthetic purposes. Generally, lakes are considered to be temporary over geologic time scales, as they slowly fill in with sediments.

Mountains Formed through tectonic forces or volcanism, mountains stretch and tower thousands of feet above the surrounding land. New Zealand Facts New Zealand Facts Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 81 years (women) Monetary unit: 1 New Zealand dollar ($NZ) Main exports: Wool, food and dairy products, wood and paper products Internet domain: .nz International dialling code: +64 New Zealand lies in the southern Pacific Ocean, 1600 km east of Australia. It is made up of the North and South Islands and a number of smaller islands, with a total area of 268 000 sq km. Mountain ranges and hill country dominate NZ's landscape; one of the most striking physical features is the Southern Alps. These, along with fiords glaciers and lakes and the coastal plains of Canterbury and Southland add to the variety of the South Island scenery. In the North Island the volcanic interior contains NZ's largest lake, Lake Taupo, and most of the country's active volcanoes - Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro - Ruapehu erupted as recently as 1995 and 1996.

Hot springs, geysers, mud pools also form part of the volcanic system centred around Rotorua. Polynesians settlers arrived in Aotearoa/New Zealand around the tenth century, and by the twelfth century settlements were scattered over most of the country. What the Polynesians found was a land much different to the South Pacific tropical isles of Polynesia. Instead they found a land of mountains with a more seasonal climate. There were no large mammals to hunt for food, but there was a large flightless bird called the Moa. The Moa stood up to 15 feet tall and the Maori found it easy prey. By the time Europeans had reached New Zealand the Moa was hunted to extinction. Abel Janzoon Tasman was the first European explorer to see New Zealand in 1642, but it was Captain James Cook who first set foot on New Zealand soil in 1769. The first permanent settlers didn't arrive until the 1830's. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, giving sovereignty of New Zealand to Britain.

The Maori were persuaded to cede vast tracts of land for mere token payments, but soon the Maori realised the true worth of what they had given away. The Maori rose up and attacked the British settlements repeatedly. Today New Zealand is a relatively peaceful country and the people are extraordinarily friendly and outgoing. One quarter of New Zealand is protected wilderness and much of the country is pollution free. Geography New Zealand lies in the southern part of the Pacific Ocean. It's nearest neighbour is Australia which is around 1,600 kilometres (995 miles) away. Two large islands called the North Island and South Islands are the main islands of New Zeland, but there are many surrounding smaller islands of which the combined land area is 270,534 sq. kilometres (104,454 sq. miles. New Zealand is about the same size as the UK or Japan. New Zealand's landscapes are spectacular and include the South Island's Southern Alps which are bigger in area than the European Alps as well as glaciers, steep fiords and complex sounds. The North Island is volcanic and has every type of volcanic feature including a super volcano.

Both islands have majestic lakes, lush rainforests, and high tussock plains. Highest point: Mount Cook (3,754 m or 12313 ft) Deepest lake: Lake Hauroko (462 m 1515 ft) Largest lake: Lake Taupo (606 km or 234 miles) Longest river: Waikato River (425 km or 264 miles long) Largest glacier: Tasman Glacier (29 km or 18 miles long) Deepest cave: Nettlebed, Mount Arthur (889 m or 2916 ft) Length of coastline: 15,811 km (9824 miles) Climate New Zealand experiences four seasons. Summer starts in December and ends in February, although March is also a warm month. Winter lasts from June to August, but September and October can also be cold. New Zealand has temperate climate and the climate is also maritime meaning that it is affected by the sea.

This accounts for less extreme differences in temperature between seasons as you would otehrwise find on continents, although there are two areas that are classified as continental which is the centre of each main island. New Zealand also has a large variety of micro-climates which are variations of the temperate climate. These variations are pronounced and the result of mountainous that run up the spine of both islands with westerly winds depositing moisture on the west of both islands leaving drier lands to the east. The north of New Zealand is frost free making it suitable for growing some tropical friut while on the South Island, there exists large areas of perpetual snow and glaciers within the Southern Alps. 799 Government New Zealand is a democracy with a Mixed Member Proportional system, (MMP). The country is still part of the Commonwealth with the Governor General of New Zealand representing the Queen. Tourism & Sport New Zealand varied and rugged landscape lends itself to outdoors activities such as hiking (trekking, tramping, walking), caving, hunting, and both river and ocean fishing. Adrenalin sports and activities are also popular. Both bungee jumping and jet boating are kiwi inventions.

Other popular adrenalin activities include: mountain climbing, white water rafting, kayaking, and sky diving. New Zealand has been incredibly successful in a number of sports especially rugby, yachting, and netball. A recent survy suggests that New Zealand is the third most successful sporting nation in the world based on population. However you work it out, New Zealand punches way above its weight. Natural Resources and Agriculture Natural resources in New Zealand provide for a thriving rural industries in forestry, agriculture, horticulture, and fisheries The most primary groups are agriculture and horticulture with New Zealand being the leading dairy provider in the world, exporting nearly one third of the world's dairy needs. Along with beef and sheep meat, New Zealand is the second largest producer of wool in the world. Agricultural totals over half of all New Zealand exports. Industry & Business It stands to reason that with a strong agricultural economy, that the primary manufacturing industries are involved in food processing for the meat and dairy industries. The engineering sector is strong as are technologies in food processing, telecommunications, plastics, textiles, forest products, electronics, and mountain equipment. There are also innovative industries in luxurry and racing yacht building as well as software development.

Economy Traditionally New Zealand's agricultural exports went to the United Kingdom. With the UK joining the EU, New Zealand changed to trading more with the USA, Asia, and especially Australia. Both New Zealand and Australia have similar laws for trading under an agrement called Closer Economic Relations, (CER). There have been a number of pushes for a common market between these two countries and even talk of a common currency. Such a move could gain more traction as the world further falls into different trading blocks. Australia is the biggest export market for New Zealand with the United States being second. The national currency is the New Zealand Dollar also known as the 'kiwi'. NZ River Jet - NZ Travel NZ River Jet NZ River Jet The Waikato River is the most important waterway of New Zealand’s North Island. It’s also the longest and one of the most beautiful rivers in the country. The magnificent Waikato is 425 km (264 miles) long in total and it carries a heavy load of ash from the volcanic highlands. This fantastic jet boating trip is not just about the world famous 360-degree spins. It will also give you a great insight into New Zealand’s fascinating culture and heritage.

Location: Corner Tutukau Rd and State Highway 5. Reporoa Taupo. Departures: 11.00am daily and 2.00pm on demand. Child Ages: 8 to 15 years old Help Notes: Wet-shirt tops are provided for The Squeeze along with spray jackets, footwear and gloves. Clients must provide their own towels. Wear swimmers or board-shorts. The Riverjet thermal safari tour will provide spray jackets and gloves. Both provide life jackets Available Activities: Riverjet - The Squeeze (2.5 to 3 Hours) The adventure begins with a scenic boat ride through Tutukau Gorge before you disembark in knee-deep warm water and head towards a narrow gap in the cliff face ahead for the challenge of the Squeeze. After maneuvering your way through narrow crevasses, climbing boulders and wading through waist deep warm water you emerge in stunning NZ native bush. Then take the opportunity to relax in the thermal waters of a naturally heated bathing pool and sit under the 4m heated waterfall! After 'squeezing' your way back to the boat it is time for the action packed ride back.

Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours. Suitable for Children: Minimum age is 8 years old. The Riverjet Thermal Safari The Riverjet Thermal Safari will introduce you to a slice of New Zealand scenery only a select few have ever seen. Tour through great pine forests and open farmlands that line the river bank along with some of New Zealand’s most beautiful, unspoilt native bush. This safari includes 1 hour jet boating and thermal walk at Orakei Korako Thermal Reserve. Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours. Suitable for Children: Minimum age is 8 years old. Product: Information displayed on these pages are representative of products and services available through ANZCRO. ANZCRO does not take responsibility for failure of any individual products or services to provide accurate information, or for the accuracy of photographs supplied by the product/service providers for use in these pages. New Zealand - 2 | Britannica.com New Zealand island country in the South Pacific Ocean, the southwesternmost part of Polynesia. Displaying 1 - 100 of 236 results Abel Tasman National Park wildlife preserve in northwestern South Island, New Zealand.

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The severest of those events were the earthquake (magnitude from 7.0 to 7.1) that... Clarence River river in eastern South Island, New Zealand. Rising on the eastern slopes of the Spenser Mountains, it flows south, then northeast between the Inland and Seaward Kaikoura ranges. Cutting eastward by a gorge 7 mi (11 km) long through the Seaward Kaikoura... Clark, Helen New Zealand politician who was prime minister (1999–2008). She was the first woman in New Zealand to hold the office of prime minister immediately following an election. Clark, the oldest of four children of George and Margaret Clark, grew up on a sheep... Clutha River river, the longest in South Island, New Zealand. Rising in the Southern Alps, 210 miles (340 km) from the sea, the stream issues from Lake Wanaka and, fed by the Pomahaka, Lindis, and Manuherikia rivers, flows southeast through a narrow gorge. It drains...

Coates, Joseph Gordon prime minister of New Zealand from 1925 to 1928, who later, as minister of public works (1931–33) and of finance (1933–35), instituted rigorous policies to combat the economic depression of the 1930s. While farming in Auckland, Coates became active in... Commonwealth a free association of sovereign states comprising the United Kingdom and a number of its former dependencies who have chosen to maintain ties of friendship and practical cooperation and who acknowledge the British monarch as symbolic head of their association.... Cook Islands self-governing island state in free association with New Zealand, located in the South Pacific Ocean. Its 15 small atolls and islands have a total land area comparable to that of a medium-sized city, but they are spread over about 770,000 square miles... Cook, Mount mountain, the highest in New Zealand, located in the Southern Alps, west-central South Island.

Surrounded by 22 peaks exceeding elevations of 10,000 feet (3,000 metres), the permanently snow-clad mountain rises to 12,316 feet (3,754 metres); a landslide... Cook Strait strait separating the North and South islands of New Zealand, extending northwest to southeast from the Tasman Sea to the south Pacific Ocean. About 14 miles (23 km) wide at its narrowest point, it averages 420 feet (128 m) in depth. Both shores are... Coromandel Peninsula peninsula, east-central North Island, New Zealand. Extending into the South Pacific Ocean for 70 miles (110 km) and averaging 20 miles in width, the promontory is bordered by the Firth of Thames and Hauraki Gulf to the west and the Bay of Plenty to the... Curnow, Allen one of the major modern poets of New Zealand. The son of an Anglican clergyman, Curnow briefly attended Canterbury College before simultaneously studying theology at the College of St. John the Evangelist in Auckland and attending Auckland University...

Cyclone Pam large and destructive tropical cyclone in the South Pacific Ocean that affected Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Kiribati, and New Zealand during March 2015. Cyclone Pam produced high winds, coastal storm surges, heavy rains, and flooding in the affected countries and... Domett, Alfred writer, poet, politician, and prime minister of New Zealand (1862–63), whose idealization of the Maori in his writings contrasts with his support of the punitive control of Maori land. Following study at Cambridge and being admitted to the bar, Domett... Dumont d’Urville, Jules-Sébastien-César French navigator who commanded voyages of exploration to the South Pacific (1826–29) and the Antarctic (1837–40), resulting in extensive revisions of existing charts and discovery or redesignation of island groups. In 1820, while on a charting survey... Dunedin city and port, Otago local government region, southeastern South Island, New Zealand.

It is located at the head of Otago Harbour (14 miles [23 km] long) with deepwater Port Chalmers at its mouth. Founded in 1848 as a Scottish Free Church settlement,... Economic Co-operation and Development, Organisation for OECD international organization founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade. Current members are Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,... Ellesmere, Lake coastal lagoon, eastern South Island, New Zealand, just west of Banks Peninsula. It measures 14 by 8 miles (23 by 13 km) and is 70 square miles (180 square km) in area. Receiving runoff from a 745-square-mile (1,930-square-kilometre) basin through several... English, Bill New Zealand politician who became leader of the National Party and prime minister of New Zealand in December 2016 when three-time prime minister John Key unexpectedly resigned. English grew up in a large family on a 125-year-old farm in the Southland...

English language West Germanic language of the Indo-European language family that is closely related to Frisian, German, and Dutch (in Belgium called Flemish) languages. English originated in England and is now widely spoken on six continents. It is the primary language... Fakaofo coral atoll of Tokelau, a dependency of New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean. Its 61 islets rise to 10 feet (3 metres) above sea level and encircle a closed lagoon that measures 7.3 miles (11.7 km) by 5.5 miles (8.9 km). Discovered (1835) by whalers,... Fiordland National Park scenic natural area in the southernmost part of South Island, New Zealand. Established as a reserve in 1904, it was designated a national park in 1952. It covers an area of some 4,600 square miles (12,000 square km), making it one of the largest national... Forbes, George William farmer and politician who served as prime minister of New Zealand during the depression years (1930–35).

Forbes held a seat in the House of Representatives for thirty-five years as member for Hurunui (1908–43). He began his political career as a member... Fox, Sir William author and statesman who helped shape the Constitution Act of 1852, which established home rule for New Zealand. He also served four short terms as the nation’s prime minister (1856, 1861–62, 1869–72, 1873). After emigrating to New Zealand in 1842, Fox... Fraser, Peter statesman, labour leader, and prime minister (1940–49) whose leadership during World War II increased New Zealand’s international stature. While working in London in 1908, Fraser joined the Independent Labour Party, but unemployment led him to emigrate... Freyberg of Wellington and of Munstead, Bernard Cyril Freyberg, 1st Baron commander in chief of the New Zealand forces in World War II and governor-general of New Zealand from 1946 to 1952.

In 1891 Freyberg immigrated with his parents to New Zealand and was educated at Wellington College. He soldiered in the territorial army... Gallipoli Campaign (February 1915–January 1916), in World War I, an Anglo-French operation against Turkey, intended to force the 38-mile- (61-km-) long Dardanelles channel and to occupy Constantinople. Plans for such a venture were considered by the British authorities... Gisborne city (“district”) and port on Poverty Bay, east coast of North Island, New Zealand. The city is located where the Waimata and Taruheru rivers join to form the Turanganui. It was the first area in New Zealand visited (1769) by Captain James Cook. It received... Gisborne unitary authority, east-central North Island, New Zealand. The authority includes the eastern side of East Cape (the easternmost promontory of North Island), most of the Raukumara Range, and the Waipaoa and Mata rivers. Gisborne is bounded by the Bay...

Great Barrier Island island marking the northeastern corner of Hauraki Gulf, eastern North Island, New Zealand. Separated from the Coromandel Peninsula (south) by Colville Channel, it is the largest island off North Island, with a total land area of 110 square miles (285... Grey, Sir George British colonial administrator who was called upon to govern in periods of crisis, most notably in New Zealand, South Australia, and the Cape Colony (South Africa). After military service (1829–37) and two explorations in Western Australia (1837–39),... Greymouth town and port, western South Island, New Zealand. Established in 1863 as a government depot at the mouth of the Grey River, on the north Westland Plain, the settlement grew as the result of local gold finds. Originally known as Crescent City and then... Hall, Sir John farmer, public official, and politician who as prime minister of New Zealand (1879–82) skillfully formed and maintained a government in a period of change and instability. As a young civil servant in London, Hall decided to emigrate to New Zealand (1852)....

Hall-Jones, Sir William politician and respected administrator who served for a short time as prime minister of New Zealand (1906) and who later was appointed High Commissioner for New Zealand in the United Kingdom. A carpenter by trade, Hall-Jones emigrated to New Zealand... Hamilton city, Waikato regional council, north-central North Island, New Zealand. It lies 80 miles (130 km) above the mouth of the Waikato River. Hamilton originated as a military settlement on the site of a deserted Maori village. Declared a borough in 1877... Hastings city (“district”), eastern North Island, New Zealand. It lies on the Heretaunga Plains, near Hawke Bay. The area’s first European settlers arrived in 1864 to take up land leased from the local Maori. The settlement was linked to the island’s rail system... Hauraki Gulf large gulf of the South Pacific Ocean indenting eastern North Island, New Zealand. It is entered from the north by the Jellicoe and Cradock channels (west and east of Little Barrier Island) and from the northeast by Colville Channel (between Great Barrier...

Hawea Lake lake in west-central South Island, New Zealand. The lake lies at the heart of a resort area 182 miles (293 km) northwest of Dunedin by road. It occupies 54 square miles (141 square km) of a valley dammed by a terminal moraine (glacial debris). The lake,... Hawera town, southwestern North Island, New Zealand. The original settlement, situated on the east Waimate Plain 2 miles (3 km) from the coast of South Taranaki Bight of the Tasman Sea, grew around a blockhouse built in 1870 for protection from hostile Maori.... Hawke Bay bay of the southwestern South Pacific Ocean, eastern North Island, New Zealand. It has a generally oval shape, 50 miles (80 km) by 35 miles (55 km), and is bounded by Mahia Peninsula (northeast) and Cape Kidnappers (southwest). Its waters never exceed... Hawke’s Bay regional council, eastern North Island, New Zealand.

It consists mostly of the hill country fronting Hawke Bay to the east, stretches from the Mahia Peninsula in the northeast to the vicinity of Cape Turnagain in the southeast, and is noted for its rolling... Hokitika town on the west coast of South Island, New Zealand. It lies at the mouth of the Hokitika River, which rises in the Southern Alps and, fed by the Mungo, Whitcombe, and Kokatahi rivers, flows northward 40 miles (64 km) to Westland Bight of the Tasman... Holland, Henry Edmund Australian-born labour leader who helped found the New Zealand Labour Party (1916), which he led in Parliament from 1919 to 1933. After an apprenticeship in the printing trade, Holland worked from 1892 to 1912 in Sydney as a union organizer and an editor... Holland, Sir Sidney George leader of New Zealand’s National Party (1940–57) who, as prime minister (1949–57), suppressed union unrest and relaxed government controls over the economy. After military service in Europe during World War I and subsequent convalescence, Holland became...

Holyoake, Sir Keith Jacka farmer and politician who served twice as prime minister (1957, 1960–72) and was the first politician to be appointed governor general of New Zealand (1977–80). A member of Parliament (1932–38, 1943–77), he was also vice-president of the Dominion Council... Hutt River river in southern North Island, New Zealand. It rises in the Tararua Range and, fed by the Pakuratahi, Mangaroa, Akatarawa, and Whakatikei rivers, flows south to enter Wellington Harbour after a course of 35 miles (56 km). It supplies much of the fresh... Invercargill city, Southland regional council, South Island, New Zealand. Invercargill lies in the southernmost part of the South Island along the Waihopai River, near its confluence with the New River estuary. A service centre for the region’s agricultural industries,... Islands, Bay of bay of the South Pacific Ocean and geographic region, northern North Island, New Zealand, formed when the sea flooded an old river valley system.

The bay has a shoreline of 500 miles (800 km) and about 150 islands. It opens to the sea through an 11-mile-... Kaikoura Range twin mountain chains, South Island, New Zealand, paralleling the island’s northeastern coast for 60 miles (100 km). The name, meaning “to eat crayfish,” has its origin in Maori myth. The Inland Kaikouras rise to 9,465 feet (2,885 m) at Tapuaenuku, and... Kaipara Harbour inlet of the Tasman Sea indenting northwestern North Island, New Zealand. It is the largest drowned river system of the North Auckland Peninsula and was formed when the sea flooded the lower valleys of the Wairoa, Kaipara, Hoteo, and other rivers. Connected... Kaitaia town, northern North Island, New Zealand. It lies 4.5 miles (7 km) above the mouth of the Awanui River, on the North Auckland Peninsula. In 1833 W.G. Puckey of the Church Missionary Society established a station there. The settlement that grew up was...

Kaitangata town, southeastern South Island, New Zealand. It lies 4 miles (6 km) above the mouth of the Matau River, a branch of the Clutha River. First settled in 1855, it was linked to the main railway line at Stirling (4 miles [6 km] north) in 1876. It became... Kapiti Island uninhabited island at the northern entrance to Cook Strait, 5 miles (8 km) off the mouth of the Waikanae River, southwestern North Island, New Zealand. It is 9 square miles (23 square km) in area and may be part of a land bridge that once connected North... Kapuni locality in Taranaki local government region, a natural gas and oil field south of Mount Taranaki (Egmont), western North Island, New Zealand. Petroleum from the locality is piped to Auckland and Wellington, principally for use as a household fuel. Natural... Kermadec Islands volcanic island group in the South Pacific Ocean, 600 mi (1,000 km) northeast of Auckland, New Zealand; they are a dependency of New Zealand.

They include Raoul (Sunday), Macauley, and Curtis islands and l’Esperance Rock and have a total land area of... Key, John New Zealand business executive and politician who was leader of the New Zealand National Party (2006–16) and prime minister of New Zealand (2008–16). Early life and career Key was the son of an English father and a Jewish mother, who fled Austria for... King Country geographical region in North Island, New Zealand. Lying west of Lake Taupo and south of Hamilton, it embraces an area of 7,000 sq mi (18,000 sq km). It is bordered by the Waikato River (northeast), the Tasman Sea (west), the Ohura River (southwest),... King, Michael New Zealand historian and biographer who wrote accessible scholarly works on New Zealand history and culture, both Maori and Pakeha (white), and contributed greatly to intercultural understanding; his greatest commercial success came with the best-selling... Kirk, Norman Eric prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of New Zealand (1972–74).

A cabinetmaker’s son, Kirk ended his formal education in primary school and held such jobs as apprentice fitter and turner and as foreman with the Railways Department. He joined... Lange, David New Zealand lawyer and politician, who was prime minister of New Zealand (1984–89). Strongly influenced by his father, a physician noted for his socialist views, Lange grew up in a working-class suburb of Auckland. After receiving a law degree from the... Little Barrier Island island in the northern end of Hauraki Gulf, eastern North Island, New Zealand, lying 15 miles (24 km) across Jellicoe Channel from the mainland. Cradock Channel separates it from Great Barrier Island to the east. Of volcanic origin, the island has a... Lower Hutt city, southern North Island, New Zealand. It is located about 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Wellington. Lower Hutt is the major business centre for the highly urbanized Hutt River valley and is within the Wellington urban area. Its heavy-industrial facilities... Lyttelton town and port, eastern South Island, New Zealand.

It is situated within the Christchurch urban area and on Lyttelton Harbour, an inlet of the southwestern Pacific Ocean extending 8 miles (13 km) into the north shore of Banks Peninsula. The harbour’s... Mackenzie, Sir Thomas Scottish-born explorer, businessman, and politician who was for a short time prime minister of New Zealand (1912) and who later served as High Commissioner in London during World War I. Mackenzie’s family had immigrated to New Zealand (1858), where,... Manapouri, Lake lake, southwestern South Island, New Zealand, the deepest lake in the country. It is one of the Southern Lakes, found in the highland section of Fiordland National Park, which were formed by the glacial deepening of an existing stream valley accompanied... Manawatu River river, in south-central North Island, New Zealand, rising on the east slopes of the Ruahine Range. The river, 113 miles (182 km) long, flows west and southwest for 30 miles (48 km) to Woodville and turns sharply northwest to pass between the Ruahine... Manawatu-Wanganui regional council, southern North Island, New Zealand.

It includes a major portion of one of the largest plains of the North Island and encompasses the Whanganui River valley. The area rises northward to the Kaimanawa Mountains and stretches along the... New Zealand Landforms and Land Statistics Print this map Comprised of two large islands (separated by the Cook Strait), as well as Stewart Island, hundreds of coastal islands and many regional islands, New Zealand is a country of snowcapped mountains and scenic landscapes - north to south. Positioned along the Ring of Fire, the Southern Alps (and it's many ranges) extend through the western portions of South Island. The country's highest point, Mount Cook (Aoraki) is located there, as well as over 350 glaciers and a wide assortment of national parks. Mount Cook rises to 12,316 feet (3,754 m). Throughout the Southern Alps an additional 19 mountains rise above 10,000 ft (3,000 m). Along the western side of these massive peaks there's a narrow strip of coastline. Along their eastern flank, the mountains slope into a region of rolling hills and plains, drained by glacier-fed rivers.

In the far south, within the confines of Fiordland National Park, a jagged coastline of fjords, inlets and bays front the Tasman Sea. Milford Sound, located within the park, is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 3,937 feet (1,200 meters) or more on either side. It's widely considered New Zealand's top travel destination. The mountains found on North Island are volcanic in nature, and many remain quite active. On the island's southwestern corner, Mount Taranaki (or Mt. Egmont) rises to 8,261 ft (2,518 m). Other volcanic peaks of note stretch across a wide central plateau, including Mount Ruapehu (2,797 m/9,177 ft), Mount Ngauruhoe (2,291 m/7,515 ft), and Mount Tongariro (1,968 m/6,458 ft). This thermal belt area is replete with boiling mud pools, geysers, hot springs and steam vents.

Broad coastal plains ring much of North Island, and along its central western coastline, limestone caves, caverns and underground rivers are common. Along the northeastern coastline, the Bay of Islands is famous for its 125 (or more) scenic islands and secluded coves. With Mount Maunganui guarding the entrance, and nearly 62 miles (100 km) of white sand, the Bay of Plenty is New Zealand's premier beach area. Large areas of temperate rain forests are found along the western shore of South Island, and across much of New Zealand's North Island. Occupying an extinct volcanic crate, the country's largest lake is Lake Taupo on North Island. The country's longest river, the Waikato , flows north from Lake Taupo through Hamilton, and on into the Tasman Sea. Lake Te Anau is the largest lake on South Island. The Clutha River is that island's longest river, and like most rivers here, it originates in a Southern Alps glacial lake. The lowest point of New Zealand is South Pacific Ocean (0 m). New Zealand. Ppt |authorSTREAM New Zealand.

ppt Does not support media & animations Automatically changes to Flash or non-Flash embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites . Views: This Presentation is Public Favorites: 8 By: horse01 (43 month(s) ago) please give it to me ) Saving..... By: noeminoka (57 month(s) ago) please give it to me ) Saving..... By: aadi599 (68 month(s) ago) By: Simonsen (68 month(s) ago) By: ulciakedzioreczek (70 month(s) ago) New Zealand A small intro … : A small intro … Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean. Capital –wellington Independence from UK :the September 26,1907 Big suppliers of meat : 80% of meat produced supplies 54 % in worlds population New Zealand has won more Olympic gold medals ,per capita then any other country Major outlines : Major outlines Location People Language History Geography Government laws Location : : Location : New Zealand is nestled in the South Pacific Ocean 2,162 km (1,343 miles) from Australia There are two main islands in New Zealand, creatively named the North and South Islands.

The total land area of New Zealand : 270,000 square km and that Is very large enough. New Zealand is a three and a half hour flight from Eastern Australia and around a 10 hour flight from most places on the Pacific Rim, such as Singapore, Hong Kong or Tokyo. People : People POPULATION OF 4.0 MILLION, (4,035,461 (July 2005 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 21.4% (male 441,836/female 421,065) ,15-64 years: 66.9% (male 1,356,095/female 1,343,728) ,65 years and over: 11.7% (male 206,650/female 266,087) (2005 est.) Population growth rate: 1.02% Birth rate:13.9 births/1,000 population. Death rate: 7.53 deaths/1,000 population.

Unemployment rate :4 %. Language : Language English(main written and spoken language )(98%)- adds a very high population of new Zealand. Māori(officially recognised)(4.2%) only for percent of people are able to speak Maori , NZ Sign Language (0.6%). Historical facts .. : Historical facts .. “kiwi” is term used by new Zealanders to describe themselves . Newzeland is the home to the oldest living dinosaur ,the TUATARA (sphenodon punctatus),which has survived for more than 190 million years . 112 years ago in 1893 ,new Zealand became the first truly democratic in the world . During 1957,kiwi sir William Hamilton developed the world’s first jet boat . Cont.. : Cont..

On 31 march 1902,Richard William pearse was the first person in the world to fly a powered aircraft During 1919,the new Zealander baron Ernest Rutherford became the first person to split the atom.(also performed research in comparing atomic research ) 29 may 1953-kiwi icon sir “EDMUND HILLARY, along with Sherpa tensing ,become the first to conquer the world tallest mountain ,mount Everest In June 1987.Aj Hackett jumped from the Effiel tower and into the international spotlight –the bungy legend was born !

Macroeconomic view of new Zealand : Macroeconomic view of new Zealand New Zealand was a world leader in economic growth from 1940 to the 1970s By the early 1980s new Zealand faced a series of economic obstacles New Zealand real GDP has increased from 91.6 billion from to 133.8 billion new Zealand dollars since 1993 While in per capita it is among the lowest of the highly developed economies GEOGRAPHY : GEOGRAPHY Group of islands located in South Pacific Ocean(mainly three islands (the North Island, the South Island, and Stewart Island) MOUNTAINOUS ENVIRONMENTS The climate is mostly cool temperate to warm temperate Mean temperatures range from 8°C(46°F) in the South Island to 16 °C (61 °F) in the North Island(January and February are the warmest months, July the coldest) Temperate climate with sharp regional contrasts.. longest river is the Waikato on North Island (425 Km / 264 miles), Cont.. : Cont..

Land use is broken down to approximately: forested 30% - meadows and pastures .50% - agricultural and under permanent cultivation 15% . Natural resources: natural gas, iron ore, sand, coal, timber, hydropower, gold, limestone Geography note: about 80% of the population lives in cities; Wellington is the southernmost national capital in the world .. Flora and fauna : Flora and fauna New Zealand's plant and animal life is unique Unique flightless birds, the world's heaviest insect and a ‘living dinosaur‘. National Parks or lovingly manicured private gardens, abundance of fascinating native plants.. Unique species of birds include kiwi, kakapo and weka Fauna : Fauna beautiful native birds and plants and its completely enriched. well-known New Zealand native birds include the kea (native parrot), weka, takahe, tui, and morepork owl.

Big Mama :The New Zealand kiwi is only bird in the world to have nostrils at the tip of its bill, and lays the largest egg relative to body size The playful kea is one of the most intelligent birds in the world and will happily attack a car in order to steal a windscreen wiper or other bits of rubber! Tuatara - Living Fossil, Water Baby :Hector's dolphin, found only off the coast of New Zealand, is the world's rarest and smallest dolphin. It is recognisable by the rounded dorsal fin Flora : Flora Lush and diverse National Parks: 14 national parks. 20 % of newzealend is covered in national parks Splashes of Colour:yellow and red flowers gives a splashes to new Zealand colour New Zealand's most famous tree is a kauri called Tane Mahuta(51 m high ) Royal Breeding Ground :Dunedin's royal albatross colony at Taiaroa Head, on the tip of the Otago Peninsula, is the only mainland breeding colony of albatross in the world.. Government of new Zealand : Government of new Zealand New Zealand is a modern “parliamentary democracy” based on the Westminster cabinet system.

New Zealand’s Parliament is currently made up of 120 Members representing eight parties “John Key” is the current Prime Minister The Governor-General- “Hon Sir Anand Satyanand” New Zealand is a member of the British Commonwealth , OECD, UNESCO and WHO. Administrative divisions: 16 regions and 1 territory; New Zealand was the first western democracy to give women the vote . Central bank of new Zealand : Central bank of new Zealand The reserve bank was established in 1934 and is wholly government owned. Its current governance arrangements and institutional purposes are defined in the reserve bank of new Zealand act 1989 The reserve bank doesn’t use committees ,internal or external ,to make formal decisions the bank has extensive internal committee which provides the governor detailed advice Some important laws : Some important laws New Zealand has established certain laws and regulation to maintain good society. Drinking :must be 18 years Driving :should have a driving license Drugs :against the law to buy ,sell Human Rights: no discrimination Smoking: outside Did youknow ???? : Did youknow ???? Bowled Over :Despite being a water-loving nation, more people die in New Zealand every year playing lawn bowls than scuba diving.

Sharp Tongue Williams :New Zealand linguist Harold Williams made it into the 'Guinness Book of Records' for his ability to speak fluently over 58 languages. Sticky Situation :Two New Zealand students broke a Guinness World Record for making the world's largest tape ball. The ball's circumference was over 2.5m and weighed in at 53kg. Animals Galore :Less than five percent of New Zealand's population is human, the rest are animals - one of the highest ratios of animals to humans in the world Spell That! :New Zealand boasts the world's longest place name: Taumatawhakatangi- hangakoauauotamatea- turipukakapikimaunga- horonukupokaiwhenuaki- tanatahu. References : :

Question: Stretching a total of 264 miles, which is New Zealand's longest river?
Answer: WAIKATO