Outline of New Zealand

Short description: Overview of and topical guide to New Zealand

The Flag of New Zealand

The Arms of Her Majesty in Right of New Zealand

The location of New Zealand on a globe

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to New Zealand:

New Zealand is an island nation located in the western South Pacific Ocean comprising two large islands, the North Island and the South Island, and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island / Rakiura and the Chatham Islands.^[1] The indigenous Māori originally called the North Island Aotearoa, commonly translated into English as "The Land of the Long White Cloud"; "Aotearoa" is now used as the Māori language name for the entire country.^[2]

New Zealand is situated about 2,000 km (1,200 mi) southeast of Australia across the Tasman Sea, its closest neighbours to the north being New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.

The population is mostly of European descent, with the indigenous Māori being the largest minority. Asians and non-Māori Pasifika peoples are also significant minorities, especially in the cities. Charles III, as the King of New Zealand, is the head of state and, in his absence, is represented by a non-partisan governor-general. Political power is held by the democratically elected New Zealand Parliament under the leadership of the Prime Minister, who is the head of government. The Realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook Islands and Niue, which are self-governing but in free association; Tokelau; and the Ross Dependency (New Zealand's territorial claim in Antarctica).

General reference

Pronunciation: /njuːˈziːlənd/ (listen)
Official English country name: New Zealand
Official Māori country name: Aotearoa
Endonym: New Zealand
Adjectival: New Zealand
Demonym: New Zealander, "Kiwi"
Etymology: Name of New Zealand
International rankings of New Zealand
ISO country codes: NZ, NZL, 554
ISO region codes: See NZ
Internet country code top-level domain: .nz

Geography of New Zealand

An enlargeable topographic map of New Zealand

Geography of New Zealand

New Zealand is...
- a group of islands
- a country
  - an island country
  - a Commonwealth realm
Location:
- Southern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
  - Pacific Ocean
    - South Pacific Ocean
      - Oceania
        Polynesia
        
        Australasia
- Time in New Zealand:
  - Chatham Islands – Chatham Standard Time (45), Chatham Daylight Time (45)
  - Rest of New Zealand – New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12), New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13) September–April
- Extreme points of New Zealand
  - North: Nugent Island, Kermadec Islands
  - South: Jacquemart Island, Campbell Islands
  - East: Kahuitara Point, Pitt Island, Chatham Islands
  - West: Cape Lovitt, Auckland Island
  - High: Aoraki / Mount Cook 3,754 m (12,316 ft)
  - Low: 45°55'02"S 170°10'58"E; near Momona, Taieri Plain, Otago -2 m^[3]^{[citation needed]}
- Land boundaries: none
- Coastline: South Pacific Ocean 15,134 km^[1] (10th)
Population of New Zealand: 4,982,068 (30 April 2020) – 120th most populous country
Area of New Zealand: 268,680 km²^[1]
Atlas of New Zealand
Surveying in New Zealand

Environment of New Zealand

Satellite image of New Zealand

Environment of New Zealand

Biodiversity of New Zealand
- Flora of New Zealand
- Fauna of New Zealand
  - Birds of New Zealand
  - Mammals of New Zealand
Climate of New Zealand
Climate change in New Zealand
Ecoregions in New Zealand
Environmental issues in New Zealand
Geology of New Zealand
- List of earthquakes in New Zealand
- Natural history of New Zealand
- Stratigraphy of New Zealand
- Volcanism of New Zealand
Pollution in New Zealand
Protected areas of New Zealand
- Marine reserves of New Zealand
- National parks of New Zealand
Renewable energy in New Zealand

Natural geographic features of New Zealand

Caves of New Zealand
Fjords of New Zealand
Glaciers of New Zealand
Islands of New Zealand
Lakes of New Zealand
Mountains of New Zealand
- Volcanoes in New Zealand
Rivers of New Zealand
- Waterfalls of New Zealand
List of rock formations of New Zealand
World Heritage Sites in New Zealand

Political geography of New Zealand

Administrative divisions of New Zealand

Regions of New Zealand
Territorial authorities of New Zealand
- Districts of New Zealand
- Cities of New Zealand

Demography of New Zealand

Demographics of New Zealand

Government and politics of New Zealand

The Beehive and Parliament House, Wellington

Politics of New Zealand

Capital of New Zealand: Wellington
Form of government:
- Liberal democracy
- Parliamentary system
Elections in New Zealand
- Electoral system of New Zealand
- Voting in New Zealand
Political parties in New Zealand
Taxation in New Zealand
Types
- Anarchism
- Christian
- Conservatism
- Fascism
- Feminism in New Zealand
- Māori
- Liberalism
- Populism
- Republicanism
- Socialism
Issues
- Abortion
- Capital punishment
- Electoral reform
- Flag debate
- Gun law
- Nuclear-free zone
- Prostitution
- Same-sex marriage
- Treaty of Waitangi claims and settlements
Policies
- Think Big
- Rogernomics
- Ruthanasia
- Working for Families
Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi

Branches of the government of New Zealand

Executive branch of the government of New Zealand

New Zealand Government
- Head of state: King of New Zealand, Charles III
  - Governor-General of New Zealand, Dame Cindy Kiro
- Head of government: Prime Minister of New Zealand, Chris Hipkins
- Ministers in the New Zealand Government
  - Cabinet of New Zealand

Legislative branch of the government of New Zealand

New Zealand Parliament (unicameral)
- New Zealand House of Representatives

Judicial branch of the government of New Zealand

Judiciary of New Zealand
- Supreme Court of New Zealand
Judicial review in New Zealand

Foreign relations of New Zealand

Diplomatic missions in New Zealand
Diplomatic missions of New Zealand
Australia–New Zealand relations
New Zealand–United Kingdom relations

International organisation membership

New Zealand is a member of:^[1]

Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (dialogue partner)
Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum (ARF)
Australia Group
Australia-New Zealand-United States Security Treaty (ANZUS)
Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
Colombo Plan (CP)
Commonwealth of Nations
East Asia Summit (EAS)
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
International Criminal Court (ICCt)
International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)
International Development Association (IDA)
International Energy Agency (IEA)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRCS)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
International Organization for Migration (IOM)

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRM)
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO)
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Nonaligned Movement (NAM) (guest)
Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
The Pacific Community (SPC)
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
South Pacific Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement (Sparteca)
United Nations (UN)
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT)
United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS)
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO)
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
World Customs Organization (WCO)
World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU)
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
World Trade Organization (WTO)

Law and order in New Zealand

Law of New Zealand

Cannabis in New Zealand
Capital punishment in New Zealand
Constitution of New Zealand
Crime in New Zealand
Human rights in New Zealand
- Disability rights in New Zealand
- LGBT rights in New Zealand
Law enforcement in New Zealand
Terrorism in New Zealand

Military of New Zealand

New Zealand Defence Force

Ministry of Defence of New Zealand
Forces
- Army of New Zealand
- Navy of New Zealand
- Air Force of New Zealand
- Special Forces of New Zealand
Military history of New Zealand
Military ranks of New Zealand

Local government in New Zealand

History of New Zealand

Archaeology of New Zealand
Independence of New Zealand
Military history of New Zealand
Political history of New Zealand
- Treaty of Waitangi
- Waihi miners' strike
- 1951 waterfront dispute
- 1981 Springbok Tour
- Rogernomics
- Ruthanasia
- 1993 electoral referendum
- Political scandals in New Zealand
  - Corngate
  - Foreshore and seabed controversy
  - Orewa speech
  - Tea tape scandal
Timeline of New Zealand history

Culture of New Zealand

Architecture of New Zealand
Cuisine of New Zealand
Festivals in New Zealand
Housing in New Zealand
Languages of New Zealand
- New Zealand English
- Māori language
- New Zealand Sign Language
Māori culture
Media in New Zealand
Museums in New Zealand
National symbols of New Zealand
- Coat of arms of New Zealand
- Flag of New Zealand
- National anthems of New Zealand
Public holidays in New Zealand
Religion in New Zealand
- Christianity in New Zealand
- Hinduism in New Zealand
- Islam in New Zealand
- Judaism in New Zealand
- Sikhism in New Zealand
World Heritage Sites in New Zealand

Art in New Zealand

Art of New Zealand
Cinema of New Zealand
Literature of New Zealand
Music of New Zealand
Television in New Zealand
Theatre in New Zealand
Kapa haka

Sports in New Zealand

Rugby union in New Zealand (national sport)
Rugby league in New Zealand
Football in New Zealand
Horse racing in New Zealand
New Zealand at the Olympics
Stadiums in New Zealand
Horse tracks in New Zealand

Economy and infrastructure of New Zealand

Economy of New Zealand

Agriculture in New Zealand
Banks in New Zealand
- Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Communications in New Zealand
- Internet in New Zealand
- Telecommunications in New Zealand
Companies of New Zealand
Currency of New Zealand: Dollar
- ISO 4217: NZD
Energy in New Zealand
- New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme
- Oil and gas industry in New Zealand
Health care in New Zealand
- Hospitals in New Zealand
- Mental health in New Zealand
Mining in New Zealand
New Zealand Stock Exchange
Tourism in New Zealand
Transport in New Zealand
- Airports in New Zealand
- Rail transport in New Zealand
- Roads in New Zealand
Water supply and sanitation in New Zealand

Education in New Zealand

Education in New Zealand
Secondary education in New Zealand
Tertiary education in New Zealand

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 "New Zealand". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. 2 July 2009. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/new-zealand/.
↑ McLintock, A. H. (24 November 2009). "Aotearoa". An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand. https://teara.govt.nz/en/1966/aotearoa. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
↑ "NZ Topo Map". https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap?v=2&ll=-45.91722,170.18278&z=14&pin=1&lbl=45°55′02″S%20170°10′58″E.

External links

Te Ara, The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network website for information about the indigenous flora and species of introduced weed and animal pest
Ministry for Culture and Heritage – includes information on flag, anthems and coat of arms
New Zealand Government portal
Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports regarding New Zealand
New Zealand weather
NZHistory.net.nz New Zealand history website
New Zealand in Profile 2007, by Statistics New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand

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[CIA_World_Factbook-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 "New Zealand". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. 2 July 2009. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/new-zealand/.

[2] McLintock, A. H. (24 November 2009). "Aotearoa". An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand. https://teara.govt.nz/en/1966/aotearoa. Retrieved 16 December 2017.

[3] "NZ Topo Map". https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap?v=2&ll=-45.91722,170.18278&z=14&pin=1&lbl=45°55′02″S%20170°10′58″E.

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Outline of New Zealand

Topic: Place

Contents

General reference

Geography of New Zealand

Environment of New Zealand

Natural geographic features of New Zealand

Political geography of New Zealand

Administrative divisions of New Zealand

Demography of New Zealand

Government and politics of New Zealand

Branches of the government of New Zealand

Executive branch of the government of New Zealand

Legislative branch of the government of New Zealand

Judicial branch of the government of New Zealand

Foreign relations of New Zealand

International organisation membership

Law and order in New Zealand

Military of New Zealand

Local government in New Zealand

History of New Zealand

Culture of New Zealand

Art in New Zealand

Sports in New Zealand

Economy and infrastructure of New Zealand

Education in New Zealand

See also

References

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