The North Island ("Smoky Island") with its many volcanoes, healing hot springs and subtropical forests, and the slightly larger and more austere South Island ("Jade Island") with its snow-capped peaks quickly dubbed the "New Zealand Alps".
A faraway land that offers the perfect combination of endless vastness to quench your thirst for extraordinary adventure, a unique culture and wildly beautiful landscapes. The beautiful and dynamic maritime cities of Wellington and Auckland.
Temperate with sharp regional contrasts
European 64.1%, Maori 16.5%, Chinese 4.9%, Indian 4.7%, Samoan 3.9%, Tongan 1.8%, Cook Islands Maori 1.7%, English 1.5%, Filipino 1.5%, New Zealander 1%, other 13.7% (2018 est.)
An extended index and middle finger together expresses disdain and frustration.
Pavlova — a meringue-like dessert with a crisp Cornstarch-based outer crust and a soft and moist core; whipped cream and fruits, such as kiwi or passion fruit, are used as garnishes
High-income Pacific island economy; strong agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and energy sectors; reliant on Chinese market for exports; sustained growth; low unemployment; high living standards; sharp growth post COVID-19 lockdown
New Zealand