New Zealand has a
South Island and North Island. It is commonly known as Aotearoa, which
originates with the Maori.
New Zealand also
has Stewart Island, Waikehe Island, the Great Barrier Island and the Chatham
Islands. Other parts of New Zealand include Auckland, Tauranga, Wananui,
Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch.
Abel Tasman was
among the first European settlers to inhabit New Zealand. Captain Cook explored
the area as well.
New Zealand was
involved with the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi.
New Zealand was
filmed in The Lord of the Rings and The Last Samurai.
Among the
celebrated days are New Year’s, Waitangi Day, the Queen’s Birthday, Labour Day,
Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
