It Is very Arid. (hot and dry)
north
Scotland's climate is similar to the south of New Zealand's South Island.
Lake Taupo in the North Island
Lake Taupo, in the middle of the north island.
Stewart Island
no there is not
New Zealand mostly enjoys a temperate marine climate, but some areas of the volcanic plateau in the north, and of Central Otago in the South have a continental climate of hot dry summers and cool dry winters.
No, 3/4 live in the North Island, with over a quarter in Auckland (Nz's largest city), and the remaining quarter in the South Island.
Gisbourne/ the north island
New Zealand uses indigenous flora and fauna on the reverse of its banknotes. The New Zealand Falcon or karearea, is mostly found in the alpine regions of the south island, but can be found in the southern most areas of the north island. The New Zealand Falcon is New Zealands only endemic falcon, and New Zealands only endemic bird of prey.
The largest lakes in the North island are mostly volcanic craters. In the South Island, they are mostly glacial in origin. The largest lake in Aotearoa New Zealand is Taupo which is in the North Island. The next four largest lakes are Te anau, Wakatipu, Wanaka and Waihora (Ellesmere), and are in the South Island.
Rakiura or Stewart Island.