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How many main islands does New Zealand have?

Joe Ford

How many main islands does New Zealand have?

two main islands

What are the 3 islands of New Zealand?

They are the North Island or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island or Te Waipounamu.

How many small islands does New Zealand have?

600 smaller islands

What islands does NZ own?

The 15 Most Beautiful Islands in New Zealand

  • Waiheke Island. While Stewart Island is one of the largest islands, Waiheke Island is New Zealand’s most densely populated.
  • Kapiti Island.
  • Chatham Islands.
  • Aotea/Great Barrier Island.
  • Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island.
  • Rangitoto ki te Tonga/D’Urville Island.
  • Motu Ihupuku/Campbell Island.
  • Rangitoto Island.

Which New Zealand island is most beautiful?

South Island

What is the smallest island in New Zealand?

Mokohinau Islands

What is the closest island to NZ?

10 Best Islands Near New Zealand

  • Stewart Island. Image Source. Stewart Island is also known as Rakiura Island.
  • Waiheke Island. Image Source.
  • New Caledonia. Image Source.
  • Little Barrier Island. Image Source.
  • D’Urville Island. Image Source.
  • Fiji Island. Image Source.
  • Rangitoto Island. Image Source.
  • Poor Knights Islands. Image Source.

What is the name for the indigenous people of New Zealand?

Māori are the tangata whenua, the indigenous people, of New Zealand. They came here more than 1000 years ago from their mythical Polynesian homeland of Hawaiki. Today, one in seven New Zealanders identify as Māori. Their history, language and traditions are central to New Zealand’s identity.

Which NZ island is bigger?

Is NZ bigger than UK?

United Kingdom is approximately 243,610 sq km, while New Zealand is approximately 268,838 sq km, making New Zealand 10% larger than United Kingdom. Meanwhile, the population of United Kingdom is ~65.8 million people (60.8 million fewer people live in New Zealand).

Is it safe in New Zealand?

We’re rated in international surveys as one of the world’s most peaceful, least corrupt countries. The 2017 Global Peace Index, which compares 162 countries for the risk of personal violence, rates New Zealand as the world’s second safest country just after Iceland.

What can kill you in NZ?

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  • Sharks.
  • Spiders. 2.1 Katipo Spider. 2.2 White-Tailed Spider. 2.3 Redback Spider.
  • Jellyfish.
  • Mosquitos.
  • Sandflies.
  • Kea.
  • Seals and Sea Lions.
  • Wasps and Bees.

What is the most common crime in New Zealand?

Types of crimes committed The New Zealand Crime and Safety Survey (NZCASS) estimated that in 2014, the four major classes of crime incidents were assault (27.3%), threat of force (21.4%), burglary (10.8%) and sexual offences (9.9%).