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Cities, 1877 to 1989. The schedule of cities in New Zealand was brought under central government control in 1867, [18] but continued to be sporadically applied. From 1886 the definition of a city was changed to any borough with a population of 20,000 or more. [19]
From the big city attractions of urban Auckland to the smaller-city charms of Nelson, New Plymouth, and Napier, New Zealand's cities offer a range of fun attractions.
This is a list of selected cities, towns, and other populated places in New Zealand, ordered alphabetically by regional council or unitary authority. (See also city; urban planning.)
1. Auckland (1.7 Million People) – The Biggest City in New Zealand. First on our list of New Zealand cities is Auckland. It’s no secret that Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city in both population and landmass. In fact, Auckland has a larger population than the whole South Island!
Auckland (/ ˈɔːklənd / AWK-lənd; [6] Māori: Tāmaki Makaurau) is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about 1,531,400 (June 2024). [4]
Wellington [b] is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, [c] and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. [14]
New Zealand's largest cities are Auckland and Wellington in the North Island, and Christchurch in the South Island. Find more New Zealand cities to add to your holiday.
With a population of 1.45 million, Auckland reserves the top spot as the most populated city in New Zealand. With two natural harbors, Auckland acts as the gateway of trade to New Zealand. Auckland was also voted as one of the most liveable cities in the world.
With stunning scenery greeting you almost everywhere you look, New Zealand's coastal cities are set amidst some astounding natural sights and really are amazing to behold. Mountains and volcanoes surround them and lakes, rivers and islands border them; the best cities in New Zealand have a plethora.
Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch are the biggest cities in New Zealand by far. With Hamilton only having a population of 179,900, it is comparatively small. Nicknamed the ‘City of the Future’, Hamilton doesn’t tend to feature high on NZ travel wish lists, however, it’s still worth swinging by.