ABOUT NEW ZEALAND

THE PEOPLE :

  • Friendly

  • Welcoming towards visitors

  • Relaxed, informal

  • English speaking

    • POPULATION :

  • 79.6% are from European Ethnic groups

  • 14.5% are Maori

  • 5% pacific Island Polynesian

  • 2.2% Chinese

  • 1.2% Indian

    • CLIMATE :

  • Temperate - not too hot, not too cold, not too wet, not too dry

  • Moderated by the oceans

  • North Island - winterless sometimes

  • South Island - 4 definite seasons

    • CITIES / REGIONS :

  • Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston, North Wellington, Christ Church, Wanganui Dunedin, Rotorua are some popular ones.

    • SPORTS & RECREATION :

    Bungee Jumping, Jet Boating, White Water Rafting, Heli Skiing Snow Boarding, Trail Bike Riding. Rugby Cricket, Yachting, Gardening, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Golf etc.