Well it has been a while since my idea to emigrate to New Zealand started and I am afraid that is as far as it has gone,I think that it may take longer than I first thought.
I think that I will have to take at the very least a holiday there, so that I can assess if we like each other.
New Zealand
Monday, 13 April 2009
New Zealand
A Short Introduction To New Zealand
By Rhiannon Williamson
New Zealand lies in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia.
New Zealand is made up of two main islands, North Island and South Island, with further outlying islands called the Antipodes Islands, Auckland Islands, Bounty Islands, Campbell Island, Chatham Islands, and Kermadec Islands.
Guide to New Zealand - history
According to Maori history, the Polynesian Maori were the first settlers in New Zealand, they arrived and settled there around 800 A.D and remained fairly untroubled until 1840 when Maori chieftains entered into the Treaty of Waitangi with Britain.
In the Treaty they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria but retained territorial rights. Following the establishment of the Treaty, Britain began its first organised colonial settlement in New Zealand the same year.
There ensued the New Zealand Wars between 1843 and 1872 following conflicting land claims. The native people were defeated and the New Zealand government has since paid out compensation, but the entire issue remains contentious to this day.
In 1907 the British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion and has always supported the UK militarily - particularly in both World Wars.
Geography, economy & climate
New Zealand is a geographically breathtaking country with glacier carved mountains, lakes, beaches, thermal springs, sub tropical pools etc., and where you can enjoy everything from skiing to surfing, from fishing to mountain climbing.
The economy of New Zealand is strongly dependent on its agriculture but it has benefited in recent years from it fledgling film industry, the fact that it has been used in a number of high profile Hollywood films, and from the fact that its tourist industry has grown as a direct result. Other sources of income to the country come from its exports of wool, sheep and dairy products, wood and paper products.
Rhiannon Williamson is an experienced publisher who has produced articles for leading travel and tourism guides and financial magazines. Her specialist knowledge about both travel and finance gives her site Shelter Offshore the unique ability to literally cover every single aspect of moving & living abroad - including the often less discussed offshore tax advantages that can be available when leaving our homeland. Check out her website to find out how you can escape from the rat race, relocate overseas, and profit from your move!
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The North Island
New Zealand's North Island
By Ramnish Gupta
From Cape Reinga in the north right through to Wellington in the south, New Zealand's North Island offers some unique opportunities to tourist and locals alike.
Auckland city is the busiest New Zealand city and arguably the commercial capital of New Zealand. Being one of the most populated cities, Auckland offers some of the best shopping opportunities in New Zealand.
Wellington is the capital city and has a population of around 400,00. The main attraction in Wellington would have to be Te Papa, which is a museum located in the city. While at Te Papa, make time for a stroll around Queen's wharf or a cruise in the Wellesley or catch a play at Circa theatre. The Interislander ferry can also be caught from Wellington to travel across the Cook strait to Picton in the South Island.
Other attractions in the North Island include the Maori village in Rotorua, ski fields in the central North Island, stunning beaches in the Coromandel and Hawke's Bay, Huka falls near Taupo and Mt Taranaki (also known as Mt Egmont), which was the location for the filming of the Tom Cruise flick "The Last Samurai". Lord of the Rings tours are also available and extremely popular with Tolkien fans!
Ramnish Gupta is an amateur photographer based in Wellington, New Zealand. Some of his work can be found on the website: http://www.newzealandphotography.co.nz
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The South Island
New Zealand's South Island
By Ramnish Gupta
Natural, untouched beauty! That's what New Zealand's South Island is all about. The South Island is home to the Southern Alps and some great skiing and snow boarding opportunities.
Christchurch is the busiest city in the South Island and also offers an international airport, with flights connecting directly to a lot of overseas destinations. The Sumner Beach, Gondola, Avon river and Cashmere hills are the main attractions in Chistchurch. The city centre is always busy with trams running frequently making it a great place to hang out!
Dunedin with it's Cadbury's factory and Queenstown with it's adventure attractions are the other two cities that can't be missed in the South Island. Queenstown also has bungee jumping opportunities, jet boats and ski dive opportunities. Milford sound tours also leave from Queenstown, and are highly recommended. Stewart island can also be visited by ferries leaving Invercargill.
Most cities in the South Island are well connected by Trans Rail and that's perhaps the most convenient way to travel. Alternately, rental cars can also be booked and a drive along the West Coast is highly recommended. Getting to the South Island from the North Island is possible by either catching the Interislander ferry from Wellington or a Sounds Air flight from Wellington airport. Domestic flights run by Air New Zealand and other airlines also connect most other cities in the South Island to Wellington.
Ramnish Gupta is an amateur photographer based in Wellington, New Zealand. Some of his work can be found on the website: http://www.newzealandphotography.co.nz
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