New Zealand is an independent self-governing parliamentary democracy, with Queen Elizabeth as its head.
It used to be divided into provinces, but these ceased having legal significance in 1875.
Lake Rotorangi
Thought to be Tāne Mahuta in New Zealands Northland. It is thought to be 1500-2500 years old and has a 14 meter circumference.
Christchurch. See geonet.org.nz for detailed information.
The Head of State of New Zealand is Queen Elizabeth II. The Prime Minister (John Key) is not the head of State, he is the head of the Government.
the rifleman
The Huhu beetle.
kaingaroa
is the kowhai tree
Lake Rotorangi
Lake Taupo, in the middle of the north island.
The Kahakitea Tree
Thought to be Tāne Mahuta in New Zealands Northland. It is thought to be 1500-2500 years old and has a 14 meter circumference.
Auckland - also new zealands largest city, is called the city of sails.
Christchurch. See geonet.org.nz for detailed information.
The kauri an evergreen native to New Zealand is the largest tree on the isle. The largest specimen is named Tane Mahuta located in Waipahu forest.
The Head of State of New Zealand is Queen Elizabeth II. The Prime Minister (John Key) is not the head of State, he is the head of the Government.
Rakiura or Stewart Island.