Proper noun

Singular New Zealand

Plural -

New Zealand

  1. A country in Oceania, to the east of Australia. Official name: New Zealand. Abbreviation: NZ or Aotearoa
  2. The islands of New Zealand, especially the North Island, South Island and nearby coastal islands.
  3. The Realm of New Zealand, including the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau and the Ross Dependency.

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Sat Aug 15 13:38:18 2009

There is a multitude of dates that could be considered to mark independence (see Independence of New Zealand). National Population Estimates: March 2009 quarter. Number of people who usually live in New Zealand. The Chatham Islands have a separate time zone, 45 minutes ahead of the rest of New Zealand. The territories of Niue, the Cook Islands and Tokelau have their own cctlds, .nu, .ck and .tk respectively.

New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (commonly called the North Island and the South Island), and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island/Rakiura and the Chatham Islands. The indigenous Māori named New Zealand Aotearoa, commonly translated as The Land of the Long White Cloud. The Realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook Islands and Niue (self-governing but in free association); Tokelau; and the Ross Dependency (New Zealand's territorial claim in Antarctica).

New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation: it is situated about 2000 km (1250 miles) southeast of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga. During its long isolation New Zealand developed a distinctive fauna dominated by birds, a number of which became extinct after the arrival of humans and the mammals they introduced.

The population of New Zealand is mostly of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority. Asians and non-Māori Polynesians are also significant minority groups, especially in urban areas. The most commonly spoken language is English.

New Zealand is a developed country that ranks highly in international comparisons on human development, quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, public education, peace, prosperity, economic freedom, ease of doing business, lack of corruption, press freedom, and the protection of civil liberties and political rights. Its cities also consistently rank among the world's most liveable.

Elizabeth II, as the Queen of New Zealand, is the country's head of state and is represented by a ceremonial Governor-General who holds reserve powers. The Queen has no real political influence, and her position is essentially symbolic. Political power is held by the democratically elected Parliament of New Zealand under the leadership of the Prime Minister, who is the head of government.

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Fri Sep 4 03:16:15 2009

what is the average cost of unleaded petrol in New Zealand?
Q. I will be traveling around New Zealand's South Island in May, 2008. I'm currently planning my road trip and need to know the cost of fuel. I know it's constantly changing but it will at least give me a relative estimate of what it will cost to fill-up the tank. Thank you in advance!
Asked by Bob - Thu Apr 3 20:03:21 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. $NZ1.849 today.
Answered by olwenc - Thu Apr 3 23:45:48 2008

What is the best way to find full time employment in New Zealand?
Q. I live in India and I have 12 years of IT experience. I have applied to migrate to New Zealand but I understand that process takes time. I would like to move quicker and get a job there right away. Are there any companies or recruiters that hire overseas candidates?
Asked by Kanwaljeet - Sun Jun 21 10:31:59 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is not easy - and you will probably find it particularly difficult from India Im afraid. The basic problem is that most agencies, and employers, will not talk to you until you are in the country and have the visa. There are no agencies or employers that specifically recruit overseas workers. If anyone tells you they can guarentee you a job (usually for a fee) - they are not telling the truth. On saying that it IS possible to get a job in New Zealand from your home country - it is just very rare to do so. You should be checking www.seek.co.nz and www.trademe.co.nz in the jobs section: you will find the names of agencies you can contact, and try applying for jobs that you find. Be patient. It took my Husband nearly 2 years to get a job… [cont.]
Answered by unknown - Thu Jun 25 03:23:13 2009

How much is the average salary to a qualified baker in new zealand and canada?
Q. i am a qualified baker with 3 years of good experience. i have already completed a diploma in baking (1 year full time) and planning to go to american institute of baking, in kansans to follow a 5 months full time course in baking technology at the end of this year. i would like to know abt tha salaray scales in new zealand and canada since i am interested of migrating to one of those countries after my training in usa. if any one of you know the exact details i kindly request you to give me a clue. at the moment im working in colombo, sri lanka.
Asked by kevi - Wed Sep 12 10:26:01 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Please refer to the Canadian standard rate salary which you can find in google.But it all depends on the employer actually.
Answered by mksm r - Sun Sep 16 08:55:46 2007

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New Zealand is a country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean comprising two large islands (the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation, being separated from Australia to the northwest by the Tasman Sea, some 2000 kilometres (1250 miles) across.

The population is mostly of European imigrant descent, with the indigenous Māori being the largest minority.

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    Welcome to the web-site of Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School, a full school with classes from Kindergarten (age 4) to Class 12 (Form 7), in Lower Hutt New Zealand.
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    Christchurch, New Zealand: The school comprises a kindergarten, and both a primary and a secondary school. It provides a complete Rudolf Steiner (Waldorf) education for children from four to eighteen years old.
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