New Zealand Calling Cards are an easy and economical way to make all of your international and domestic long distance calls. You can make your purchase safely and securely online using your credit card and receive your PIN instantly in your email box!
The Polynesian Maoris reached New Zealand in about the 800 AD. The British proclaimed their sovereignty over the islands in 1840 and began settlement that same year. A series of land wars between 1843 and 1872 ended with the defeat of the native peoples. The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907 and supported the UK militarily in both World Wars. New Zealand's full participation in number of defense alliances lapsed by the 1980s. In recent years the government has sought to address longstanding Maori grievances.
Country name: conventional short form: New Zealand
abbreviation: NZ
Capital: Wellington
Languages: English (official), Maori (official)
Religions: Anglican 24%, Presbyterian 18%, Roman Catholic 15%, Methodist 5%, Baptist 2%, other Protestant 3%, unspecified or none 33% (1986)
The Official New Zealand Tourism Site
Destination New Zealand, everything the visitor needs to know about travelling to New Zealand. Destinations, trip planning, sights and activities, accomodation, transport, journals, souvenirs.
The New Zealand Herald
New Zealand's largest newspaper now online. Find out the latest New Zealand and international news and current affairs. NZ local and world news, business, sport, stockwatch, money, entertainment, technology, classifieds and advertising updated daily.
Map of New Zealand
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