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New Zealand

Aotearoa: landscapes and living heritage

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Capital: Wellington
Languages: English · Māori
Currency: NZD
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01 / New Zealand

Places to discover

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01Fiordland

Milford Sound

A dramatic fiord within the Te Wāhipounamu area.

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02North Island

Tongariro National Park

A volcanic landscape with Māori cultural significance.

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03Wellington

Te Papa

The national museum explores nature, culture and history.

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02 / New Zealand

Culture and local life

Māori culture, language and connections to place are central to Aotearoa New Zealand. Pacific communities and other migrations also shape arts, food and everyday life.

Languages

EnglishMāori

Languages and their use vary by region and community.

03 / New Zealand

A little history

Polynesian settlement and Māori histories predate European arrival. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840; differing understandings of the treaty and colonization remain central to the country’s history and public life.

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