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New Zealand - facts, links, information.

New Zealand attracts people from around the world. Some come for the America's Cup, some for the thrills and excitement of Christchurch. But most come to witness the country, the people but mostly the natural beauty of the land of New Zealand. New Zealand is one of the safest, most interesting and beautiful countries in the world.

Millions of people flock to New Zealand every year to witness its splendor and see first hand what it is exactly that makes New Zealand as popular as it is. But unfortunately many people can not witness New Zealand personally. But you can take part in the worlds interest in this wonderful country by experiencing it through the technology of web cams. So please read on to find out how New Zealand web cams can bring you closer to the fresh pristine landscapes that many have experienced for themselves.

New Zealand has some of the most epic and grand mountains in the whole world, the beautiful mountain of Taranaki is known by people through out the world through Hollywood productions. The majestic forests of New Zealand have been seen by everyone, who has watched Lord of the Rings. The mighty rivers are known by fisherman and rafters throughout the whole world. The brilliant snowfields of the Ruapehu are known by skiers everywhere. Millions have seen the wide open plains of the South Island, without believing that what they saw on the movie screen in front of them was real.

But unfortunately for most a holiday to New Zealand or the chance to work on a New Zealand movie is just not possible. Many have tried finding New Zealand webcams but have found the task too difficult.

On our site - New Zealand Webcams - we try to list as many New Zealand web cams as possible. We have searched the internet to bring you the beauty of New Zealand in the comfort of your own home.

You no longer have to watch your Lord of the Rings or Last Samurai DVD to see New Zealand landscapes, you can now see live images broadcast to you live from New Zealand. We hope you enjoy the beauty of New Zealand as much as we enjoy bringing to you.

Geography of New Zealand.

New Zealand is about 2 000 km southeast of Australia, consists of two main islands and a number of smaller, outlying islands so scattered that they range from the tropical to the antarctic. New Zealand is the size of Colorado. New Zealand's two main components are the North Island and the South Island, separated by Cook Strait. The New Zealand's North Island (115,777 sq km) is 829 km long and volcanic in its south-central part. This area of New Zealand contains many hot springs and beautiful geysers. South Island of New Zealand (151,215 sq km) has the Southern Alps along its west coast, with Mount Cook (3,754 m) the highest point. Other inhabited islands of New Zealand include Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, and Great Barrier Island. The largest of the uninhabited outlying islands of New Zealand are the Auckland Islands (606 sq km), Campbell Island (114 sq km), the Antipodes Islands (62 sq km), and the Kermadec Islands (34 sq km).

Government of New Zealand.

Parliamentary democracy.

New Zealand News

For latest news from New Zealand please visit our news page.

Weather of New Zealand.

For latest New Zealand weather forecast please visit our weather page.

History of New Zealand.

Maoris were the first inhabitants of New Zealand, arriving on the islands in about 1000. Maori oral history maintains the Maoris came to the island in seven canoes from other parts of Polynesia. They named it Aotearoa. In 1642 New Zealand was explored by Abel Tasman, a Dutch navigator. British captain James Cook made three voyages to the New Zealand islands, beginning in 1769. Britain formally annexed the New Zealand islands in 1840.

The Treaty of Waitangi (Feb. 6, 1840) between the British and several Maori tribes promised to protect Maori land if the Maoris recognized British rule. Encroachment upon the land by European settlers was relentless, however, and skirmishes between the two groups intensified.

From the outset, the New Zealand has been in the forefront in instituting social welfare legislation. New Zealand was the world's first country to give women the right to vote (1893). New Zealand adopted old age pensions (1898); a national child welfare program (1907); social security for the aged, widows, and orphans, along with family benefit payments; minimum wages; a 40-hour workweek and unemployment and health insurance (1938); and socialized medicine (1941).

New Zealand fought with the Allies in both world wars as well as in Korea and Vietnam. In 1999, it became part of the UN peacekeeping force sent to East Timor.

New Zealand links.

• NewZealandSites.com - The definitive map of New Zealand Web space.
• NZ DIRECTORY - Searching New Zealand