"Aotearoa - New Zealand" New Zealand by kiwigal_1

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New Zealand

New Zealand is my country. I was born and raised here although since about 1998 I have only lived here or visited on and off.

The Maori name for New Zealand is Aoteaora which translates to mean - Land of the Long White Cloud.

New Zealand is a truly beautiful country and I feel very fortuante to come from here. Although New Zealand is a young country there are places of historical interest to visit as well as the obvious natural wonders that abound here.

If you are looking for specific information on the various places to see in New Zealand then please refer to the city or towns page.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Population: 2009 estimates are about 4.3 million
Area: 267,844 sq. km.
Capital (population): Wellington (331,100)
Major Cities: Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch
Language(s): English, Maori
Monetary Unit: New Zealand Dollar

Auckland

Rangitoto Island - Mission Bay

Auckland is the biggest city in NZ and is also my home city. After a few years based in Japan and travelling around I am not living back in Auckland (since May 2002). I work here for New Zealand Trade & Enterprise which is a NZ government agency that works for economic development and trade development (NZ exports).

This picture is of Rangitoto Island. Rangitoto is in the Hauraki Gulf 30 mins by ferry from Auckland city. It is the youngest volcano in the Auckland volcanic region

Please visit my Auckland Region Page for more information on my hometown. Please let me know if you are coming to Auckland so that we can meet up for a coffee downtown.

Useful Information

Rotorua

TELEPHONE CODES

The telephone code for New Zealand is 64 .
Auckland and Northland are 09.
Waikato is 07 .
Hawkes Bay/Taranaki is 06 Wellington and Wairarapa are 04 .
South Island is 03

Here are some website links pertaining to New Zealand
New Zealand official website
New Zealand White Pages - Address and Telephone Directory
New Zealand Herald - Daily Newspaper
Provincial Newspaper Website
TradeMe - Online Auctions & Shared Accommodation (flat) Listings
New Zealand Immigration Service

Pros and Cons

Pros:Many wilderness areas with breathtaking scenery
Cons:Public transport isn't so good.
In a nutshell:History, Culture and the best Natural Areas on Earth!

Last visit to New Zealand: Oct 2009
Intro Updated Nov 24, 2009
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DreamingJosipa Jun 10, 2007 at 9:41 AM

OH I miss NZ so so so so much now~!!! I just moved back to Shanghai from AKL.
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madamx Sep 3, 2006 at 9:36 PM

You must miss NZ a lot living so far from home; it's such a beautiful country. Love your photos! Greetings from Calgary ~ Helen
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Tourtech May 3, 2006 at 9:45 AM

We love NZ... spent 10 weeks there in 2002. We got engaged at the botanical Gardens in Wellington! now married with a kid on the way... Safe travels from travelling Canadians!
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flyingkiwi Feb 9, 2006 at 1:18 PM

That photo of Pam, BJ and you on your meetings page. Was it in a public lavatory by any chance? Sure as hell looks like it! ;) M xx
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Docu2001 Jan 11, 2005 at 11:34 AM

Good tips - stunning country ... peace, Doc
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vtveen Nov 2, 2004 at 8:15 AM

NIce page about our TOP-country till yet (and suppose for ever)
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matcrazy1 Apr 22, 2004 at 7:44 PM

NZ-my dream! Great tips! Thank you! I kobe esp. Pavlova cooking tip (makes me hungry) and your pictures!
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marcoparco Apr 9, 2004 at 8:11 AM

WOW! Great page full of usefull information! I especially liked the tip on the PAVLOVA....yummmmmmm. I'll have to try if I ever make it to New-Zealand!! Cheers
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raevnzno Feb 27, 2004 at 10:32 PM

great info. am looking forward to visiting nz soon!!
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syllybabe Apr 30, 2003 at 4:17 PM

What a beautiful country you're from! Good info.