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The North Island (Māori: Te Ika-a-Māui, lit. 'the fish of Māui', officially North Island or Te Ika-a-Māui or historically New Ulster) is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the larger but less populous South Island by Cook Strait. With an area of 113,729 km 2 (43,911 sq mi), [1] it is the world's 14th-largest island ...
The North Island, also officially named Te Ika-a-Māui, [1] is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the larger but much less populous South Island by the Cook Strait. The island's area is 113,729 square kilometres (43,911 sq mi), [2] making it the world's 14th-largest island. It has a population of 3,997,300 (June 2023 ...
City in Taranaki, New Zealand New Plymouth Ngāmotu (Māori) City New Plymouth city skyline looking south from the foreshore with Mount Taranaki on the horizon. New Plymouth Show map of Taranaki Region New Plymouth Show map of North Island New Plymouth Show map of New Zealand Coordinates: 39°03′28″S 174°04′27″E / 39.05778°S 174.07417°E / -39.05778; 174.07417 Country New ...
Napier.govt.nz. Napier (/ ˈneɪpiər / NAY-pee-ər; Māori: Ahuriri) is a city on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Hawke's Bay region. It is a beachside city with a seaport, known for its sunny climate, [3] esplanade lined with Norfolk pines, and extensive Art Deco architecture.
Hamilton (Māori: Kirikiriroa) is an inland city in the North Island of New Zealand. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. With a territorial population of 185,300, [ 4 ] it is the country's fourth most-populous city. Encompassing a land area of about 110 km 2 (42 sq mi), [ 5 ...
State Highway 1 (New Zealand) State Highway 1 (SH 1) is the longest and most significant road in the New Zealand road network, running the length of both main islands. It appears on road maps as SH 1 and on road signs as a white number 1 on a red shield, but it has the official designations SH 1N in the North Island, SH 1S in the South Island.
Whakaari / White Island is an irregular oval in shape, with a length (northwest–southeast) of 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) and a width of 2 kilometres (1.2 mi), and covers an area of approximately 325 hectares (800 acres). [ 3 ] It lies in the Bay of Plenty 48 kilometres (30 mi) from the North Island mainland, due north of the town of Ōpōtiki and ...
Kerikeri. This pear tree is the oldest fruit tree in New Zealand, near the Stone Store, and still bears fruit. The building at rear is the historic blacksmith's shop established by the missionaries. Kerikeri (Māori: [kɛɾikɛɾi]) [3] is the largest town in Northland, New Zealand. It is a tourist destination 240 kilometres (150 mi) north of ...