City characteristics in New ZealandAuckland (North Island) - New Zealand’s Largest City Auckland is built on a narrow isthmus between two harbours, and is surrounded by extinct volcanoes and picturesque islands. The city is known as the 'City of Sails' because of a great number of yachts that sail in the harbours and the adjoining Hauraki Gulf. Climate: Warmest month: February (24°C average) Population: Auckland city: 401,500 The Auckland region's population accounts for 32.4% of the New Zealand population. To find out more information on Auckland, you should visit the following websites:
Wellington (North Island) – Also the Capital of New Zealand Nearly all Wellington residents are within three kilometres of the coastline, and the city has 109 parks and playgrounds. As a region Wellington has a diverse range of landscapes including 50,000 hectares of regional parks and forests. Climate: Warmest month: February (17°C average) Wellington has more sunshine hours than London and less rainfall than Auckland. Population: Wellington city: 179,466 Wellington city's population accounts for 4.45% of the New Zealand population and is expected to see steady growth over the next decade. The Wellington region contains 11.1% of New Zealand's population. To find out more information on Wellington, click here to view Wellington City's website. Hamilton (North Island) - in the Waikato Region Vibrant, diverse and thriving - Hamilton combines all the vigour and energy of a bustling city with a relaxed, easy lifestyle. From the majestic Waikato River to the spectacular Hamilton Gardens to lakes, walkways and golf courses - Hamilton provides the perfect environment for leisure. Hamilton is at the centre of one of the richest agricultural and pastoral areas in the world and is New Zealand's highest export region with 20% of all exports. Climate: Hamilton’s mild climate and moderate year round rainfall keeps the city and surrounding area very green. The mean temperatures are 18°C in January (summer) and 9°C in July (winter). Population: Approximately 131,000 Hamilton is New Zealand's largest inland city, and 4th largest urban area. Hamilton has 3.2% of the total New Zealand population and is one of the fastest growing cities in New Zealand. For further information on Hamilton, click here to view Hamilton City's website. Bay of Plenty Region (North Island) The Bay of Plenty lies east of the Kaimai-Mamaku Ranges and south of the Coromandel Peninsula. It is the perfect place for a family holiday with it's beautiful harbours, long white surf beaches, friendly people and an easy going lifestyle. With some excellent surf spots, sun, sand, sea and a myriad of great places to eat and shop there will be no shortage of fun for all the family. The area of the Bay of Plenty region is 21,740 square kilometres comprising 12,231 square kilometres of land and 9,509 square kilometres of coastal marine area. The area is forested and has extensive agriculture. Climate: The climate is nearly tropical, being both humid and warm most of the year. Population: Approximately 260,000 For further information on the Bay of Plenty, click here to view Bay of Plenty's website. Christchurch (South Island) Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island. It is also, arguably, the most attractive city in New Zealand, with extensive inner city public and private gardens and parks, the shallow Avon river meandering though the city centre and a pedestrian oriented downtown centred on Cathedral Square. Christchurch contains one of the two main international airports for the country, and is connected via a tunnel to a seaport at Lyttelton on Bank's Peninsula. Christchurch was a planned settlement founded by the English upper class, and this history is still apparent, both in the city's style and architecture and in features like punts on the Avon and the very English Christ's College school. Climate: Canterbury has warm summers and cool to cold winters. Maximum temperatures in summer are typically in the 27-33°C range. The highest temperature ever recorded in Christchurch was 42°C. In winter the temperatures can range from 2-12°C. Population: Approximately 360,500 For further information on Christchurch, click here to view Christchurch City's website. To speak with one of our experienced New Zealand consultants, please contact us on nz@globalcareerlink.com. |
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