🗺️ Part 1: New Zealand Regions and Cities

1. Label the following regions on the map below:

Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Wanganui, Wellington, Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Southland

2. Which city is the capital of New Zealand?

Auckland

Wellington

Christchurch

Hamilton

3. Select all the major cities in New Zealand:

Auckland

Wellington

Christchurch

Dunedin

Hamilton

Tauranga

Napier

Invercargill

🌊 Part 2: Rivers and Coastlines

4. Match the rivers with their locations:

1. Waikato River

2. Clutha River

3. Rangitikei River

4. Whanganui River

A. Otago region

B. North Island, flows through Hamilton

C. Manawatu-Wanganui region

D. Lower North Island

5. Fill in the blanks about New Zealand's coastlines:

New Zealand is surrounded by the _____________ Ocean to the east and the _____________ Sea to the west. The country has approximately _____________ kilometres of coastline. The longest stretch of beach in New Zealand is _____________ Beach, located in Northland.

6. Why do you think many cities in New Zealand developed near rivers or coastlines? Give two reasons:

🧭 Part 3: Map Skills and Compass Directions

7. Using compass directions, complete these statements:

a) If you travel _____________ from Wellington, you will reach the South Island.

b) Auckland is _____________ of Hamilton.

c) Dunedin is located in the _____________ of the South Island.

d) To get from Christchurch to the West Coast, you would travel _____________.

8. Draw a compass rose showing the eight main directions (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW):

9. Which region is the largest by land area?

Canterbury

Otago

Southland

West Coast

🏔️ Part 4: Physical and Cultural Geography

10. Name three mountain ranges in New Zealand:

11. Which of these statements about New Zealand's geography are true? (Select all that apply)

New Zealand consists of two main islands

The South Island is larger than the North Island

Most of New Zealand's population lives on the South Island

New Zealand has active volcanoes

The Southern Alps run through the South Island

12. Explain how Māori iwi (tribes) have traditionally connected with specific rivers, mountains, or coastal areas. Give one example:

13. Research task: Choose one New Zealand river, city, or coastline and write three interesting facts about it:

My chosen location: _________________________

🎯 Part 5: Assessment Challenge

14. On the blank map below, accurately label:

• 5 major cities

• 3 rivers

• 4 regions

• Both main islands

15. Reflection: What is one new thing you learned about New Zealand's geography today?

New Zealand Geography Mapping

New Zealand Geography Mapping

🗺️ Part 1: New Zealand Regions and Cities

🌊 Part 2: Rivers and Coastlines

🧭 Part 3: Map Skills and Compass Directions

🏔️ Part 4: Physical and Cultural Geography

🎯 Part 5: Assessment Challenge

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