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The following is a list of islands of New Zealand. The two largest islands – where most of the population lives – have names in both English and in the Māori language. They are the North Island or Te Ika-a-Māui and the South Island or Te Waipounamu. [2] See more
New Zealand consists of more than six hundred islands, mainly remnants of a larger land mass now beneath the sea. New Zealand is the sixth-largest island country, and the third-largest located entirely in the … See more
New Zealand administers the following islands outside the main archipelago. Only the Chatham Islands have a permanent population although others also did in the past. Others host visitors for science, conservation, meteorological observation and tourism. See more
New Zealand also claims the Ross Dependency in Antarctica, including:
• the Balleny Islands
• See moreThe following table lists the largest islands of New Zealand proper by area. River delta islands such as Rakaia Island (25.7 km (9.9 sq mi)), Fereday Island, Rangitata Island, and Inch Clutha (approximately 15 km (5.8 sq mi), 30 square kilometres (12 square miles), and … See more
• Arran Island (in Lake Te Anau)
• Belle Vue Island (in Lake Manapouri)
• Birch Island (in the Clutha River)
• Bird Island (in the Pōrangahau River) See moreThe following islands are part of the Realm of New Zealand, but not of the country itself:
• Cook Islands
• Niue
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WEBJan 8, 2024 · Covering a total area of 268,021 sq.km, New Zealand consists of two main islands (North Island and South Island) and about 600 small …
- Capital City: Wellington
- Total Area: 268,838.00 km 2
- Land Area: 264,537.00 km 2
- Water Area: 4,301.00 km 2