Facts about New Zealand
Some facts, figures and helpful information that will help you plan your trip to New Zealand.About New Zealand
Capital City: Wellington
Population: 4,115,771
Total area: 268,680 sq km
Population Density: 13 people per sq km
Languages: English and Maori
Religions: Protestant 62%, Roman Catholic 18%, Other 20%
Government: Constitutional Monarchy. MP's are elected by proportional representation.
Money: New Zealand dollars, 1$ = 100 cents
Uesful phone numbers and codes
New Zealand country code: 64
Emergency services (fire, police, medical): 111
NZ directory enquiries: 018
International directory enquiries: 0172
Temperature
Rainfall
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
|
Average
|
|
| Whangarei |
1061
|
2122
|
1489
|
| Auckland |
689
|
1468
|
1101
|
| Hamiltion |
906
|
1610
|
1204
|
| Napier |
518
|
1336
|
838
|
| New Plymouth |
1120
|
2249
|
1498
|
| Wellington |
678
|
1495
|
1016
|
| Christchurch |
308
|
987
|
624
|
| Dunedin |
412
|
906
|
658
|
| Millford Sound |
4244
|
9198
|
6390
|
|
mm per year
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Public holidays
New Zealand has 9 national public holidays.
| New year | 1 & 2 January |
| Waitangi Day | 6 February |
| Easter | Varies (March / April) |
| Anzac Day | 25 April |
| Queen's Birthday | 1 June |
| Labour Day | Varies (October) |
| Christmas Day | 25 December |
| Boxing Day | 26 December |
Special days
New Zealand also has anniversary days for each of its provinces. These are only celebrated within the province and usually fall on the nearest Monday to the dates below:
| Wellington | 22 January |
| Auckland | 29 January |
| Northland | 29 January |
| Nelson | 1 February |
| Otago | 23 March |
| Southland | 23 March |
| Taranaki | 31 March |
| Hawkes Bay | 1 November |
| Marlborough | 1 November |
| Westland | 1 December |
| Canterbury | 16 December |
