Hi, I live in England and have a shetland pony and to be honest with you there is no reason why shetland ponies couldn't live in New Zealand
Shetland ponies are mammals as they bear live young and suckle them
Shetland Islands
Yes of course Shetland ponies drink water! Most animals can't live without it.
Live in herds and survive on rocky hills.
Shetland ponies do not live in the areas with animals that would consume them. Lions, Panthers and Leopards would eat Shetland ponies if they were in the same area.
Many ponies are long-lived, it is not unusual for a Shetland pony to live more than 30 years. Conversely, their small size also predisposes some individuals to a greater probability of heart problems than in larger animals, on occasion leading to early death.
The Shetland pony is originally from the Shetland Islands near Great Britain but now you can find them almost anywhere in the world. They are very popular for children's mounts.
Shetland Pony's are rough little pony's that don't require allot of space. A normal horse needs about 50M2 of pasture and a shetland only 30. They don't like stables very much. So they are usually outside.
With the exception of certain dwarf ponies resulting from genetic mutation, the Shetland is the smallest breed of horse. The average height is about 102 cm (40 inches; unlike other horses, Shetlands are not measured in hands). Maximum height is 117 cm. Mfire
Over the centuries the Shetland ponies have adapted to the island and its sparse vegetation. This has caused the ponies to become very small to be able to live off of the available food. They have also developed very heavy winter coats and a strong survival instinct.
Shetland Pony's are rough little pony's that don't require allot of space. A normal horse needs about 50M2 of pasture and a shetland only 30. They don't like stables very much. So they are usually outside.