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List of cities in New Zealand. Auckland. Wellington. Christchurch. Hamilton. Napier-Hastings. Tauranga. Dunedin. Palmerston North. Nelson. Rotorua. New Plymouth. Whangārei. Invercargill. Whanganui. Gisborne. class=notpageimage|. Map showing locations of urban areas in New Zealand.
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 .) Auckland (unitary authority) Devonport. Waiuku. Bay of Plenty (regional council) Rotorua. Tauranga. Canterbury (regional council) Akaroa. Christchurch. Lyttelton.
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- Auckland. Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and contains the country's busiest international airport. It's not the capital city though (that's Wellington).
- Wellington. Wellington is New Zealand's capital, and with a population of around 420,000 in the greater urban area, it's the second-largest city. New Zealand went through a few capitals in the early decades of European settlement.
- Christchurch. New Zealand's third-largest city (population 400,000) is the biggest on the South Island and has the second-busiest airport in the country.
- Dunedin. If your time is very limited and you can only spend time in one South Island city, make it Dunedin. The South Island's second-largest city (population 120,000), Dunedin is a charming place with Scottish-inspired colonial-era architecture and a large and well-respected university.
- 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.
- Wellington (542,000 People) Surprisingly, New Zealand’s capital city is not its largest, but it has been dubbed the world’s “coolest little capital”.
- Christchurch (396,200 People) The third New Zealand city on this list is Christchurch. The South Island‘s largest city is not only teaming with work opportunities for backpackers, but the artwork, views from the Port Hills, and surf beaches entice many to explore.
- Hamilton (185,300 People) Situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato River, Hamilton is the centre of the Waikato region. The Hamilton Gardens and its nightlife are a drawcard, but the city makes a good hub for visiting the likes of Raglan, Hobbiton and Waitomo.
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