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Auckland - Introduction

The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, situated on and around an isthmus in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest urban area of the country, with a cosmopolitan population exceeding 1.2 million. The local Maori name for Auckland is Tāmaki Makau Rau or Ākarana.   The city is a... Next >>>


Christchurch - Introduction

The coastal city of Christchurch, situated to the north of the Banks peninsula in New Zealand’s South Island, is the capital of the Canterbury region. The city is named after the Christ Church cathedral,... Next >>>


Queenstown - Introduction

Surrounded by the magnificent Remarkables mountain range, Queenstown is perched alongside the S-shaped Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand’s South Island. Towering mountains either snow-capped or... Next >>>


Wellington - Introduction

Not only the political capital, Wellington is also New Zealand’s art and culture capital. It is a unique city located between a beautiful harbour and lovely green hills. Wellington is the world's most southern capital and the only one in the "Roaring Forties" latitudes. According to the Maori legend,... Next >>>


Rotorua - Introduction

Situated in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, the city of Roturoa spreads out over a volcanic plateau. Because of its location, there are many geothermal hotspots in Roturoa such as hot water geysers, mud pools, and lakes and ponds in the vicinity of the city. Located on a relatively high altitude (950 m), ... Next >>>


Hamilton - Introduction

Hamilton city lies is in the Waikato region of the north island of New Zealand. This city situated inside New Zealand has a population of 112,800 inhabitants (as per the census of 2008) and is 129 km from the South of Auckland. This city is built on the banks of the Waikato River and is the most important... Next >>>


Palmerston North - Introduction

Palmerston North is located in Manawatu Wanganui region of New Zealand. This city is considered to be the seventh largest urban area of New Zealand. Earlier the name of the city was Palmerston and was named after Viscount Palmerston the former Prime Minster of Great Britain. The Maori tribes of this... Next >>>


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