Brainstorming Cover the text and do the quiz. What do you know about New Zealand?
1. What's New Zealand's biggest city?
a. Wellington b. Christchurch c. Auckland d. Dunedin
2. Who are New Zealand's original inhabitants?
a. Maori b. Zulu c. Aborigines d. Sioux
3. What's New Zealand's capital?
a. Dunedin b. Auckland c. Wellington d. Christchurch
4. What's New Zealand's highest mountain?
a. Mount Rushmore b. Mount Blanc c. Mount Cook d. Mount Kinley
5. What's the small bird living in New Zealand called?
a. Eagle b. Kiwi c. Parrot d. Falcon
6. What is New Zealand's closest neighbour?
a. Chile b. Australia c. Noumea d. England
7. How many islands does New Zealand consist of?
a. 1 b. 7 c. 2 d. 5
8. What is the most popular sport in New Zealand?
a. Rugby b. Tennis c. Football d. Golf
9. What is New Zealand's national symbol?
a. Moa b. Eagle c. Kiwi d. Sheep
10. What is the name of the heaviest parrot in the world, found in New Zealand?
a. Kea b. Kakapo c. Kiwi d. Hector
Wellington
Wellington is the capital city and second most populous urban area of New Zealand, with 418,500 residents. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the major population centre of the southern North Island, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region, which also includes the Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed.
The Wellington urban area comprises four local authorities: Wellington City, on the peninsula between Cook Strait and Wellington Harbour, contains the central business district and about half the population; Porirua on Porirua Harbour to the north is notable for its large Māori and Pacific Island communities; Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt are largely suburban areas to the northeast, together known as the Hutt Valley.
As the nation's capital since 1865, the New Zealand Government and Parliament, Supreme Court and most of the public service are based in the city. Architectural sights include the Government Building—one of the largest wooden buildings in the world—as well as the iconic Beehive. Wellington is also home to several of the largest and oldest cultural institutions in the nation such the National Archives, the National Library, the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, and numerous theatres. It plays host to many artistic and cultural organisations, including the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Royal New Zealand Ballet. One of the world's most liveable cities, the 2016 Mercer Quality of Living Survey ranked Wellington 12th in the world
Wellington's economy is primarily service-based, with an emphasis on finance, business services, and government. It is the centre of New Zealand's film and special effects industries, and increasingly a hub for information technology and innovation with two public research universities. Wellington is one of New Zealand's chief seaports and serves both domestic and international shipping. The city is served by Wellington International Airport, the third busiest airport in the country. Wellington's transport network includes train and bus lines which reach as far as the Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa, and ferries connect the city to the South Island.
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