Culture
Population
More than 70% of the population lives in the 16 main urban areas. In addition to Wellington and Auckland, New Zealand’s major urban centres are Christchurch, Hamilton, Napier-Hastings and Dunedin.
UniversitiesThere are universities in Auckland, Hamilton,
Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
LanguagesEnglish is the everyday language of New Zealand. English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language are recognised as official languages.
Religion
New Zealand’s largest religious denominations are Anglican, Roman Catholic and Presbyterian.
Sport and cultural activities
Sport and cultural activities are important aspects of New Zealand life. Most children participate in organised sport from primary school age onwards, and the Cultural Experiences Survey showed 93% of over 15- year-olds were involved in at least one cultural activity, including buying books, during the survey period.
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