Based on if NZ stands for New Zealand. The second largest lake is Te Anau. There is a town next to the lake with the same name. But because of the size of the lake there is no one town that contains Te Anau. Many towns border the lake.
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The second largest lake in New Zealand is Lake Te Anau, in Southland, NZ.
The largest lake is Lake Taupo and the smallest lake is Lake Ohau. There is a total of 3820 lakes in NZ ranging from 616km (squared) to 2 km (squared)
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Queenstown is a popular town in New Zealand that is located by Lake Wakatipu with mountains surrounding it. It is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning scenery and outdoor activities.
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