1. By Brogan and Oliver

2. Wellington Wellington is New Zealands capital city. Wellington is New Zealands capital city. The population is 179,466 The population is 179,466 Wellington suffered a series of earthquakes. Wellington suffered a series of earthquakes. Wellington

3. EDMUND Hillary EDMUND Hillary Sir Edmund Hillary was the first man to conquer Mount Everest Sir Edmund Hillary was the first man to conquer Mount Everest He lived in Auckland He lived in Auckland

4. Silver Fern The Silver Fern is also known a Cythea dealbata. The Silver Fern is also known a Cythea dealbata. This fern is known to grow to heights of 10m or more. This fern is known to grow to heights of 10m or more. Silver fern leaves appear on the Coat of Arms of New Zealand. Silver fern leaves appear on the Coat of Arms of New Zealand.

5. Hei tiki Hei tiki are carved out of green stone. Hei tiki are carved out of green stone. They are used for necklaces. They are used for necklaces.

6. Tauranga Tauranga is the most populous city in the Bay of Plenty. Tauranga is the most populous city in the Bay of Plenty. It was settled by Māori and Europeans in the early 19th century. It was settled by Māori and Europeans in the early 19th century. The population is 123,500 [June 2013 estimate]. The population is 123,500 [June 2013 estimate]. Tauranga

7. Sky Tower It’s the tallest building in Auckland and stands 328 metres It’s the tallest building in Auckland and stands 328 metres The tower was built for telecommunications The tower was built for telecommunications

8. Waitomo Glow Worm caves The Waitomo glow worm caves are famous for their glow worms The Waitomo glow worm caves are famous for their glow worms The community of Waitomo caves is very small The community of Waitomo caves is very small

9. Kakapo The ancient kakapo is the worlds strangest parrot. The Kakapo is 3.5 kilograms [8lbs]. The kakapo is the worlds heaviest and flightless parrot.

10. Kauri tree Tane Mahuta is New Zealand’s tallest Kauri tree. Tane Mahuta is New Zealand’s tallest Kauri tree. It is approximately 45 feet 14 metres in circumference and 169 feet 52 metres tall. It is approximately 45 feet 14 metres in circumference and 169 feet 52 metres tall.