New Zealand 101 is an introduction to this land, people and Kiwi culture. It's hard to summarise New Zealand - a land of diverse regions and landscapes that stretches across two main and a myriad of small off-shore islands; a multi-cultural nation of people from Māori, European, Pacific and Asian origins. This vibrant embracing culture, inspired by ancient traditions and pioneering adventurers, does innovation with enthusiasm and hospitality with heart. Topics Please select a Topic Region All Regions Auckland Bay of Islands & Northland Bay of Plenty Central Otago Chatham Islands Christchurch – Canterbury Clutha Dunedin Eastland Fiordland Hamilton–Waikato Hawke's Bay Lake Taupo Manawatu Marlborough Nelson – Tasman Queenstown Rotorua Ruapehu Southland Stewart Island – Rakiura Taranaki The Coromandel Wairarapa Waitaki Wanaka Wellington West Coast Whanganui Filter By All History Innovation Our places Our story Seasons Loading... New Zealand overview About New Zealand New Zealand lies in the southern Pacific Ocean, about 1,600 kilometres (990 miles) or three hours by air from Australia. Read more 1 Introduction to Māori Culture About New Zealand | Māori Culture Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand, make up 15% of the population. Read more 2 New Zealand's North Island About New Zealand New Zealand’s North Island presents a sparkling array of landscapes, from the tip of Cape Reinga to the capital, Wellington. Read more 1 New Zealand's South Island: An introduction About New Zealand From coastal havens to soaring mountains and the southern ocean, New Zealand’s South Island unveils many majestic landscapes. Read more 5 Visiting New Zealand - Information About New Zealand Helpful tips and information for an enjoyable time in New Zealand. Read more 1 Dunedin, NZ - Edinburgh of the south 09 January 2015 About New Zealand American author and humourist Mark Twain once said of Dunedin: “The people are Scotch. They stopped here on their way from home to heaven thinking they had arrived.” Read more 3