Named after the British Admiral, ______ is the 12th largest city in New Zealand and a center of culture and arts.
N
Sailing on the ship HMS _________, James Cook famously mapped New Zealand a century after its discovery.
E
Previously ruled by Maori chiefs, in 1840 the Treaty of ________ gave the British sovereignty over the islands.
W
First sighted by Abel Tasman, the country was named for the Dutch province of _______.
Z
Along with Tenzing Norgay, New Zealander _______ Hillary became the first person to climb Mount Everest in 1953.
E
New Zealand's rugby team, known as the ___ ______, are considered one of the best in the world and won the Rugby World Cup in 2015 and 2011.
A
Directly opposing the National Party, the ______ Party is a more liberal major political party in New Zealand that mirrors its British counterpart.
L
Because of its diverse ecosystems and government incentives, New Zealand has been the filming locale for blockbusters such as the Lord of the Rings series and ______.
A
Commonly known as 'The Rock', ____ is a self-governing state who diplomatically associates with New Zealand in most forums.
N
Founded by mainly Scottish immigrants, _______ was named after the capital of Scotland and is still influenced by that culture to this day.
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