Temperate - not too hot, not too cold, not too wet, not too dry
Moderated by the oceans
North Island - winterless sometimes
South Island - 4 definite seasons
CITIES :
Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston, North Wellington, Christ Church, Wanganui Dunedin, Rotorua are some popular ones.
SCENERY :
Almost every type can be found
Snow capped mountain ranges
Fiords, Glaciers, Lakes
Wild rivers, Native forests,
Sandy beaches, broad plains
Active Volcanoes
POPULATION :
79.6% are from European Ethnic groups
14.5% are Maori
5% pacific Island Polynesian
2.2% Chinese
1.2% Indian
Total Population 4 Million
WHY STUDY IN NEWZEALAND :
Most of the universities have been taking International students for the last 50 - 60 years and hence have gained a multicultural / national perspective offering a balanced curriculum which finds relevance in work places around the world. The same perspective enables it to offer excellent welfare services to students from around the world. The polytechnics in NZ are known for the programs which are "Read to Enter the Job Markets".
Students who have studied are earning a reputation of being called innovative thinkers and are being addressed as "The New World Class". It has a progressive education system with state of art facilities. Qualifications are internationally recognized. There are wide range of study opportunities, including state administered primary, secondary schools, universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and private training establishments. The NZQA assures the quality of programme offered by state institutions and a private establishment, which in turn ensures that programmes offered in New Zealand, maintain international recognition.
