Country

New Zealand

Also Known As Aotearoa The Maori name for New Zealand, increasingly used in English alongside the country's common name.

Australia and New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, made up of two main landmasses, the North Island and the South Island, plus over 700 smaller islands, lying east of Australia across the Tasman Sea. Its evolution from colony to fully sovereign state was gradual, spanning the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, Dominion status in 1907 and the Statute of Westminster Adoption Act in 1947, with no single date celebrated as an independence day. It is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy within the Commonwealth. Its capital is Wellington. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts

Capital

Wellington 2

Wellington is the seat of government. Auckland is New Zealand's largest city but is not the capital.

Population

5,355,220 2

August 2026 estimate, from New Zealand's own Wikipedia infobox, which also carries a 2023 census figure of 4,993,923.

Population Estimate Year

2026 2

Area (sq km)

263,310 2

Independence or Founding Year

1947 2

New Zealand's sovereignty was gradual, not one independence day: Dominion status in 1907, full legislative independence via the Statute of Westminster Adoption Act in 1947 (the year recorded here), and the Constitution Act 1986 removing the last residual British legislative power.

Classification

Sovereignty Status

UN Member State 1

New Zealand

Connections

Associated With

Auckland

Source Auckland (Wikipedia)

Auckland Region

Auckland Region is associated with New Zealand.

Source Auckland Region (Wikipedia)

Doubtful Sound

Fiordland National Park

Source Fiordland National Park (Wikipedia)

Lake Taupo

Polynesia

Source Polynesia (Wikipedia)

Sutherland Falls

Tongariro National Park

Tongariro is the oldest national park in New Zealand.

Source Tongariro National Park (Wikipedia)

Wellington Region

Wellington Region is associated with New Zealand.

Source Wellington Region (Wikipedia)

Bordered By Water

Cook Strait

Tasman Sea

Has Capital

Wellington

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.

Source Wellington (Wikipedia)

Rivers Through Territory

Clutha River

Waikato River

In the Other Atlases

Same As

New Zealand

Also in Political Atlas: the same subject.

Nationals Include

Alfred Murdoch

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Alfred Murdoch

Ben Roberts

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Brian Talboys

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Brian Talboys

Charles Macmillan

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Charles Macmillan

Colin Moyle

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Colin Moyle

Damien O'Connor

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Damien O'Connor

Douglas Carter

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Douglas Carter

Duncan MacIntyre

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Duncan MacIntyre

James Dryden

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Jerry Skinner

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Jerry Skinner

Jim Anderton

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Jim Anderton

Jim Barclay

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Jim Sutton

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Jim Sutton

John Falloon

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: John Falloon

John Luxton

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: John Luxton

John McKenzie

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Keith Holyoake

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Keith Holyoake

Lee Martin

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Lockwood Smith

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Lockwood Smith

Oswald Hawken

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Oswald Hawken

Robert McNab

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Robert McNab

Sid Smith

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Ted Cullen

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Ted Cullen

Thomas Brash

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Thomas Brash

Thomas Hayman

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Thomas Hayman

Thomas Mackenzie

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Thomas Mackenzie

Thomas Young Duncan

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Thomas Young Duncan

Todd McClay

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Todd McClay

William Gillespie

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

William MacDonald

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

William Massey

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

William Nosworthy

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: William Nosworthy

David Teece

Also in Business Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source David Teece - WikipediaLead

Quote, Lead

is a New Zealand-born US-based organizational economist

Peter Beck

Also in Business Atlas: a national of this subject.

Bill English

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Raymond Thompson

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Rod Downey

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Ross Ihaka

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Ross Ihaka (Wikipedia)Lead section

Quote, Lead section

is a New Zealand statistician

A. W. Phillips

Also in Economics Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source History of Economic Thought Website: A. W. Phillips profileProfile page, birthplace

Quote, Profile page, birthplace

The New Zealand-born Phillips had worked in an Australian mine since he was sixteen, where he learnt electrical engineering; emigrating to Britain in 1937, he was soon involved in World War II and was taken prisoner by the Japanese.

John Hattie

Also in Education Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikipedia: John Hattieintro of the article

Quote, intro of the article

John Allan Clinton Hattie (born 1950) is a New Zealand education academic.

Jamie Selkirk

Also in Film and Media Atlas: a national of this subject.

Jane Campion

Also in Film and Media Atlas: a national of this subject.

Peter Jackson

Also in Film and Media Atlas: a national of this subject.

Rupert Julian

Also in Film and Media Atlas: a national of this subject.

Benedict Kingsbury

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Bill Hastings

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Charles Skerrett

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Ethel Benjamin

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Frederick Gascoyne

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

George Arney

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

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Origin Of

Maori Architecture

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Getty Art and Architecture Thesaurus: MaoriScope note

Quote, Scope note

Describes the style and culture of the Maori aboriginal community, native inhabitants of modern New Zealand.

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Also in Education Atlas: which originated in this subject.

William Walkley

Also in Energy Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikidata: William Walkley

The Piano

Also in Film and Media Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Boil up

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Hāngī

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Manuka Honey

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Mince on Toast

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

New Zealand Cuisine

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source New Zealand Cuisine (Wikipedia)

Rewena Bread

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Rewena Bread (Wikipedia)tier 3

Coldwire

Also in Literature Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Waiata

Also in Literature Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Encyclopaedia Britannicatier 1

Arthur Prior

Also in Philosophy Atlas: which originated in this subject.

David Rodin

Also in Philosophy Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: David RodinLead sentence 1tier 2

Quote, Lead sentence 1

David Emanuel Rodin (born 28 June 1970) is a New Zealand philosopher and senior research fellow at the University of Oxford.

Denis Dutton

Also in Philosophy Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Denis Dutton - WikipediaLead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Dr Denis Laurence Dutton (9 February 1944 – 28 December 2010) was an American-New Zealand philosopher of art, web entrepreneur, and media activist.

Māori

Also in Society and Culture Atlas: which originated in this subject.

McKenzie friend

Also in Society and Culture Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source McKenzie friend (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

A McKenzie friend assists a litigant in person in a court of law in Australia, Canada, England and Wales, Scotland, Hong Kong, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and New Zealand, by prompting, taking notes, and quietly giving advice.

Whanau

Also in Society and Culture Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Site Of

Auckland Sky Tower

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Sky Tower (Auckland), WikipediaLead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

The Sky Tower is a telecommunications and observation tower in Auckland, New Zealand.

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Auckland War Memorial Museum (Wikipedia)tier 3

Bishop's House, Auckland

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Bishop's House, Auckland (Wikipedia)

Inverlochy House

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Inverlochy House (Wikipedia)

Marae

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Marae (Wikipedia)tier 3

Matanaka Farm

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Matanaka Farm (Wikipedia)

New Zealand Institute of Architects

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source New Zealand Institute of Architects (Wikipedia)Lead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

The New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) (Māori: Te Kāhui Whaihanga) is a membership-based professional organisation that represents approximately 90 per cent of registered architects in New Zealand and supports and promotes architecture in New Zealand.

New Zealand Parliament Buildings

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Pā

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: PāLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Pā sites occur mainly in the North Island of New Zealand, north of Lake Taupō.

Reefton School of Mines

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Reefton School of Mines (Wikipedia)

Wellington Railway Station

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Persepolis

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Adventure Consultants

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Adventure Consultants (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Adventure Consultants, formerly Hall and Ball Adventure Consultants, is a New Zealand-based adventure company that brings trekking and climbing groups to various locations.

Cambridge Stud

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

EBOS Group

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Fonterra - WikipediaLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited is a New Zealand multinational publicly traded dairy co-operative owned by New Zealand farmers.

Genesis Energy

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF): GENESIS ENERGY LIMITED - Global LEI recordHeadquarters address

Quote, Headquarters address

"city": "Auckland", "region": "NZ-AUK", "country": "NZ"

Moa Brewing

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Trelawney Stud

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Windsor Park Stud

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Michelle Buchanan

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Te Whiti o Rongomai

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

New Zealand Institute of Economic Research

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

University of Auckland

Also in Education Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source University of Auckland (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia articletier 2

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

The University of Auckland (UoA; Māori: Waipapa Taumata Rau) is a public research university in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand Cat Fancy

Also in Home, Crafts and Hobbies Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source New Zealand Cat Fancy (Wikipedia)Lead section

Quote, Lead section

is a cat registry in New Zealand

Homosexual Law Reform Act 1986

Also in Law Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Statute of Westminster 1931

Also in Law Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Statute of Westminster 1931

Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975

Also in Law Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

The Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 gave the Treaty of Waitangi recognition in New Zealand law for the first time and established the Waitangi Tribunal.

Dawn Aerospace

Also in Space and Astronomy Atlas: which is located in this subject.

New Zealand Space Agency

Also in Space and Astronomy Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: New Zealand Space AgencyLead sentence 1tier 2

Quote, Lead sentence 1

The New Zealand Space Agency is an agency within the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) charged with "space policy, regulation and business development" relating to space activities in New Zealand.

Auckland City FC

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Crusaders (Super Rugby)

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Emirates Team New Zealand

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New Zealand National Rugby Union Team (All Blacks)

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New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC)

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source New Zealand Olympic Committee (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

The New Zealand Olympic Committee (before 1994, The New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association) is both the National Olympic Committee and the Commonwealth Games Association in New Zealand responsible for selecting athletes to represent New Zealand in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games.

New Zealand Rugby

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: New Zealand RugbyLead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is the governing body of rugby union in New Zealand.

Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Found There

Bacterial Wilt of Solanaceous Crops

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: found in this subject.

Source EPPO Global Database: Ralstonia solanacearum species complex (RALSSO) - DistributionDistribution

Quote, Distribution

New Zealand Present, widespread

Corriedale

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: found in this subject.

Kiko Goat

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: found in this subject.

Kunekune

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: found in this subject.

Migratory Locust

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: found in this subject.

Thielaviopsis basicola

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: found in this subject.

Source EPPO Global Database: Berkeleyomyces basicola (THIEBA) - DistributionDistribution

Quote, Distribution

New Zealand Present, widespread

Art Student Scam

Also in Crime and Justice Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Art student scamLead

Quote, Lead

posing as art students or dealers in Australia, Canada, China, Ireland, New Zealand and the United States since around 2000

Wasting Police Time

Also in Crime and Justice Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wasting police time (Wikipedia)New Zealand section

Quote, New Zealand section

In New Zealand, one can be charged under Section 24 of the Summary Offences Act 1981

Alpine Fault, New Zealand