New Zealand is a beautiful, nuclear-free country with a population of just 4.1 million. It is made up of three main islands, the North Island, South Island and Stewart Island. Its small size makes getting around the country quite easy with various forms of transportation to choose from.

Kiwi's (New Zealanders) tend to be active people, probably because our country is a small island nation close to both the sea and the mountains. The environment is extremely diverse, ranging from long stretches of windswept beaches, lush native bush and geothermal moonscapes, to sparkling mountain glaciers. Almost any sporting activity can be enjoyed here against the backdrop of the stunning scenery.

New Zealand is an ethnically diverse country made up of Maori, the tangata whenua (people of the land), Pakeha (people of European descent) and other main minority groups including Pacific Islanders, Chinese, and Indian peoples. We have two official languages, English and Maori.

About one million people live in Auckland, making it the largest and most culturally diverse of New Zealand's cities. The other major cities are Wellington, our capital city, Christchurch and Dunedin. Wellington and Auckland are both in the North Island, while Christchurch and Dunedin are in the South Island.