1. New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia

3. New Zealand has a mild and temperate maritime climate with mean annual temperatures ranging from 10 °C (50 °F) in the south to 16 °C (61 °F) in the north.

4. Flag of New Zealand

5. Coat of Arms of New Zealand

7. New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy, although its constitution is not codified. Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of New Zealand and the head of state. The Queen is represented by the Governor-General, whom she appoints on the advice of the Prime Ministe

8. Area  -  Total 268,021 km2
Population  -  September 2011 estimate 4,414,400 
  2006 census 4,027,947 
  Density 16.5/km2 42.7/sq mi

9. The Queen of New Zealand and her representative, the Governor-General

10. John Key, the New Zealand Prime Minister

11. The Parliament of New Zealand holds legislative power and consists of the Sovereign (represented by the Governor-General) and the House of Representatives

12. Wellington is first of all the capital of New Zealand and the cultural, commercial, cosmopolitan centre of the country.
In population, it is New Zealand's second largest city.
Located at the southern tip of the North Island of New Zealand it is, as well, in the country's geographical centre

13. Abel Tasman National Park in the South Island

14. Milford Sound, one of New Zealand's most famous tourist destinations

15. Wool has historically been one of New Zealand's major exports.

17. The endemic flightless kiwi is a national icon.

18. Wellington Harbour and Cable Car – view from Kelburn

19. The historic former High Court building, since restored to become the Supreme Court of New Zealand.

20. 360° panorama of the old Government Buildings

21. New Zealand government "Beehive" and the Parliament Buildings

22. Night harbour view

23. Te Aro Park in downtown Wellington.

24. The Bucket Fountain, Cuba Street. Erected in 1969.

25. Apartments at Oriental Bay

26. Te Papa ("Our Place"), the Museum of New Zealand.

27. Victoria University.

28. Art Ferns and Civic Square.