The North Island, also officially named Te Ika-a-Māui, is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the larger but much less populous South Island by Cook Strait. The island's area is 113,729 square kilometres (43,911 sq mi), making it the world's 14th-largest island. It has a population of 3,896,200, accounting for approximately 77% of the total residents of New Zealand.
The Northland Region is the northernmost of New Zealand's 16 local government regions. New Zealanders sometimes call it the Winterless North because of its mild climate. The main population centre is the city of Whangārei, and the largest town is Kerikeri.
The Aupouri Peninsula is a tombolo at the northern tip of the North Island of New Zealand. It projects between the Tasman Sea to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. It constitutes the northern part of the Far North District, incorporating North Cape, Houhora and the northern half of Awanui.
Lake Omapere is the largest lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is located to the North of Kaikohe.
Northland Rugby is the governing body for rugby union in Northland, New Zealand; Northland is a region of New Zealand that covers areas in the districts of Far North, Kaipara, and Whangārei. Established in 1920, they represent the Mitre 10 Cup side, Northland Taniwha, and Farah Palmer Cup side, Northland Kauri. It is also affiliated with the Blues Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are blue and white and they play their home games at Semenoff Stadium in Morningside.
Northland is a New Zealand parliamentary electorate, returning one Member of Parliament to the New Zealand House of Representatives. The electorate was established for the 1996 election. It was represented by National Party MP John Carter from 1996 to 2011, and then National's Mike Sabin until his resignation on 30 January 2015. The by-election in March 2015 was won by New Zealand First party leader Winston Peters. Peters was defeated by National's Matt King in the 2017 general election.
Lake Rotoroa may refer to the following New Zealand lakes:
Bulrush Lake is a small lake on the Aupouri Peninsula in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It has a wetland area at its southwest end, but no flow outlet. On the north side of the lake there is an inflow drain. The catchment is predominately pine forest and pasture, with a small amount scrub to the west.
Lake Kihona is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is located to the northwest of Te Kao on the Aupouri Peninsula.
Lake Morehurehu is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is located to the Northeast of Te Kao on the Aupouri Peninsula.
Lake Ngakapua is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is located to the northwest of Awanui, near Waipapakauri on the Aupouri Peninsula.
Lake Ngatu is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is located to the northwest of Awanui, near Waipapakauri.
Lake Rotokawau is a dune lake on the Aupouri Peninsula the Far North, New Zealand. The name is also used for lakes in the Kaipara District, Chatham Islands, in Bay of Plenty and near Lake Waikare in Waikato.
Lake Rotoroa is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is located to the west of Awanui.
Lake Te Kahika is a dune lake located on the Aupouri Peninsula in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is one of the country's northernmost lakes.
Lake Waimimiha is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is located to the Northeast of Ahipara in the dunes behind Ninety Mile Beach.
Lake Waiparera is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand.It is located immediately North-West of Waiharara on the Aupouri Peninsula. The lake is the largest of the Aupouri Lakes. The catchment is predominately pasture, with the remainder scrub or wetland. The lake has several inflows (drains), with no obvious outflows. The lake is easily accessed from SH1.
Lake Waiporohita is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is located near Tokerau Beach on the Karikari Peninsula.
Welsh New Zealanders refers to New Zealand-born people who trace their ancestry back to Wales or Welsh people who emigrated to New Zealand and became naturalised citizens.
