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There are two main (principal) islands that form New Zealand. The North Island and the South Island. The North Island is home to such cities as Auckland and Rotorura and of course the capital Wellington. The South Island is home to such cities as Christchurch and Queenstown. The South Island is known for its adventure sports. Other well-known Islands are Stewart Island, Tiritiri Matangi and Rangitoto.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe North Island, which is also known by the Maori name of Te Ika-a-Maui, (which translates to mean the fish of Maui), and the South Island, which is also known by the Maori name of Te Waka-a-Maui (which translates to the canoe of Maui).
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∙ 12y agoThe North Island
The South Island
Te Ika a Maui and Te Wai Pounamu
The two main islands of New Zealand is the North Island and the South Island. (Can be found on a map)
The north island and the south island. Seriously.
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∙ 8y agoNew Zealand is made up of the North Island, the South Island and, further to the south, the much smaller Stewart Island (Rakiura).
The third most populated island in New Zealand is Waiheke in the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland.
The Maori name for the North Island is Te Ika A Maui (the fish of Maui) while the South island is Te Wai Pounamu (The place of Greenstone) or Te Waka A Maui (the canoe of Maui).
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∙ 14y agoThe two largest and the main islands are the North Island and the South Island. There is also Stewart Island. Then there are a number of small islands dotted around it like Waiheke Island and Auckland Island.
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∙ 12y agoRather unimaginatively they are called the North island and South island. The Maori names are Te Ika-a-Maui (North island) this means the fish of Maui, and Te Waka-a-Maui (the canoe of Maui) for the South island.
Or more commonly for the South island, Te Wai Pounamu(the waters of pounamu (jade / greenstone)).
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∙ 12y agoNew Zealand's three main islands are the North Island, South Island and Stewart Island.
The Maori name for the North Island is Te Ika A Maui (the fish of Maui) while the South island is Te Wai Pounamu (The place of Greenstone) or Te Waka A Maui (the canoe of Maui).
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∙ 14y agoNorth Island (Māori: Te Ika-a-Māui)
South Island (Māori: Te Wai Pounamu)
Stewart Island (Māori: Rakiura)
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∙ 14y agoFound in the Pacific Ocean east of Australia, North Island and South Island are the two largest islands which make up New Zealand
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Is New Zealand a landlocked country or a group of islands?
New Zealand is a country made up of a group of islands.
How do you spell Raratonga?
The main island in the Cook Islands (allied with New Zealand) is spelled Rarotonga.
Are the two main islands of New Zealand slowly drifting apart?
Yes, very slowly they are.
Eastern most point of New Zealand?
In actuality, the easternmost point of New Zealand is Kahuitara Point, Pitt Island, in the Chatham Islands, which lie about 800km to the east of the main islands of New Zealand. However, on the New Zealand mainland the easternmost point is East Cape, north of Gisborne in the northeast of the North Island.
Which of the islands named above is the smallest of New Zealand?
New Zealand has three main islands and many other smaller islands. The three main islands are the North Island, the South Island, and the smaller island off the South coast of the South Island, Stewart Island or Rakiura.
What is the name of the ocean on the east of NZ?
The Pacific Ocean lies to the east of New Zealand. New Zealand has two main islands and several small islands.
Does New Zealand have 2 islands?
New Zealand is two main islands plus several small islands
What stretch of water separates the two islands of New Zealand?
The Cook Strait separates the two main islands of New Zealand.
What country is made up of two islands?
New Zealand (North and South islands) and Australia (main island and Tasmania)
Two main islands north and south?
New Zealand
What occupies the eastern half of the island of New Zealand?
Please refine your question. There are 3 main islands in New Zealand, and the Chatham Islands to the east.
What state is Rotorua New Zealand in?
New Zealand does not have states. There are three main islands, the north, south and Stewart Islands. Rotorua is in the Central North Island
How many main islands make up New Zealand?
Two
What is the name of a group of islands north east to New Zealand on the way to Tonga?
The Kermadec Islands (Rangitahua) lie to the northeast of New Zealand.
What countries are there in New Zealand and there capitals?
New Zealand is one country. It has two main Islands. The North Island and The South Island.
What country southeast of Australia is made of 2 main islands?
new zealand
What are two main islands of New Zealand?
North Island and South Island
