What are NZ territories?
New Zealand is responsible for the administration of three South Pacific territories – Niue Island, the Tokelau Islands, and, until 1965, the Cook Islands.
What are New Zealand realm countries?
New Zealand is an independent sovereign nation. Because we are a monarchy, our country is styled a “Realm”. The Realm of New Zealand comprises New Zealand, Tokelau and the Ross Dependency, and the self-governing states of the Cook Islands and Niue.
How many countries does New Zealand have?
The Realm of New Zealand (a geopolitical entity) comprises New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue (island), Tokelau (some coral atolls), and the Ross Dependency, a region in Antarctica.
What islands do NZ own?
More on New Zealand’s offshore islands
- New Zealand’s subantarctic islands – Antipodes, Auckland, Bounty, Campbell and Snares islands.
- Chatham Islands including Mangere and Rangatira islands.
- Northland’s offshore islands.
- Fiordland islands.
- Coromandel offshore islands.
- Kapiti Island.
- Great Barrier Island Aotea.
Are territories countries?
Although the territory of a country includes its entire area, the noun can also specifically refer to an area governed by a country, but one that isn’t a state or province. Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, for example.
When did New Zealand become a realm?
1953
In 1945, when the country joined the United Nations, it was simply called ‘New Zealand’. In January 1946 officials were told to change their letterheads to say ‘New Zealand’ – but not to publicise the change. In 1953 the official style was changed to the ‘Realm of New Zealand’.
How many islands does New Zealand have?
600 islands
But New Zealand has much more to offer. After all, there are around 600 islands. Yes, most people might be surprised to learn that New Zealand isn’t just made up of the 2 main islands – the North and South.
Is New Zealand 3 islands?
They are the North Island or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island or Te Waipounamu. Various Māori iwi sometimes use different names, with some preferring to call the South Island Te Waka o Aoraki. The islands are separated by Cook Strait.