New Zealand Is Not Australia The Japanese and Koreans, or the French and English, get most indignant if mistaken for the other. Canadians abroad are pretty much resigned to being taken for Americans. And New Zealanders regularl…

Paparoa National Park, New Zealand Attractions | Accommodation | Access Pancake Rocks Paparoa National Park is located on the west coast of New Zealand's South Island. Established in 1987, the park covers approximately…

New Zealand National Anthem New Zealand has two national anthems. They are "God Defend New Zealand" and "God Save the Queen." Both have equal status but the former is now more frequently heard at official occa…

New Zealand Flag History | Design | Tino Rangatiratanga | Other Flags Along with the national anthem , the flag of New Zealand is an important symbol of national identity. Except for Kiwis and Australians , many people may mi…

Auckland Botanic Gardens Separated into several distinct sections the gardens make for a great day out Auckland Botanic Gardens in Manurewa opened in 1982 and covers 64 hectares (156 acres) of land, including 10 hectares of nat…

New Zealand Food New Zealand has a high rainfall, fertile soil, and a lot of land in relation to the size of its population, meaning the country is self-sufficient in food. Most New Zealanders are descended from British settler…

Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand Attractions | Accommodation | Access Nelson Lakes National Park Nelson Lakes National Park is at the northern end of the Southern Alps in South Island. It is known for its pristine l…

Skateboarding in New Zealand Background | Skateboarding in New Zealand today | Skateboarding in Auckland and Wellington | New Zealand skateboarding on YouTube | New Zealand's provinces: the future of skateboarding? Skat…

Sunniest Places in New Zealand Whakatane | Blenheim | Nelson | Lake Tekapo | Tauranga | Map of New Zealand's sunniest towns New Zealand's Climate in General New Zealand is called "sub-tropical" in terms o…

Images of New Zealand - Bridal Veil Falls Over time we will bring you some stunning images of New Zealand, its landscape, culture, and people. This is Bridal Veil Falls (Māori: Wairēinga, or "Water of the Underworld") w…

Mount Aspiring National Park, New Zealand Attractions | Accommodation | Access A View of Mount Aspiring National Park Mount Aspiring National Park , is the third largest of New Zealand's 13 national parks after Fiordlan…