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A little bit about NZ

Population: 

  • New Zealand: 4.693 Million

  • Wellington(capital): about 496,000

  • Auckland: 1.377 million

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Language:

  • English & Maori

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Climate: 

  • Spring (Sept.-Nov.)-- 40-70 degrees Fahrenheit 

  • Summer (Dec.-Feb)--70-90 degrees Fahrenheit

  • Fall (March-May)--40-70 degrees Fahrenheit

  • Winter (June-August)--35-60 degrees Fahrenheit

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Currency:

  • New Zealand Dollar

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Currency Exchange:

  • 1 NZ dollar=0.73 US Dollars

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Education:

  • ​Follow the National Curriculum Standards

    • These standards are set in place to show what students should reach in each subject, especially literacy and numeracy.​

  • Follow a 3 tier model:

    • Early Childhood Education (age 0-5)​

    • Primary Education: year 1-8 (ages 5-12)

    • Secondary Education: year 9-13 (ages 13-17)

  • Children are required education from ages 1-16 and then can choose to move onto a university after high school for higher education. 

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