Blank map of New Zealand by region
All 16 regions of New Zealand, ready to print on A4, Letter, A3 or Tabloid, or to download as PNG and SVG. Free, no sign-up.
By the Mapsfera Team
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Mapsfera · data OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Natural Earth
New Zealand on the map
New Zealand is divided into 16 regions, covering about 267,000 km² (103,000 sq mi) as measured on the map. The largest is Canterbury (45,700 km² (17,600 sq mi)) and the smallest, Nelson (422 km² (163 sq mi)): Canterbury is about 108 times bigger.
The capital is Wellington. The capitals version marks the capital of each region.
What each region borders
Waikato borders the most regions: 5 (Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Manawatū-Whanganui, and Taranaki).
New Zealand has no land border with another country.
Every region has a coastline.
Number key
Numbers follow alphabetical order, from 1 (Auckland) to 16 (West Coast). Nelson is too small for a number on A4 but keeps its number in the table. Areas are measured on the map and approximate; “Borders” counts neighboring regions.
| No. | Region | Capital | Area (approx.) | Borders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland | Auckland | 4,620 km² | 2 |
| 2 | Bay of Plenty | Whakatāne | 12,400 km² | 3 |
| 3 | Canterbury | Christchurch | 45,700 km² | 4 |
| 4 | Gisborne | Gisborne | 8,570 km² | 2 |
| 5 | Hawke's Bay | Napier | 14,600 km² | 4 |
| 6 | Manawatū-Whanganui | Palmerston North | 22,200 km² | 4 |
| 7 | Marlborough | Blenheim | 10,800 km² | 3 |
| 8 | Nelson | Nelson | 422 km² | 2 |
| 9 | Northland | Whangārei | 12,200 km² | 1 |
| 10 | Otago | Dunedin | 32,700 km² | 3 |
| 11 | Southland | Invercargill | 30,600 km² | 2 |
| 12 | Taranaki | Stratford | 7,250 km² | 2 |
| 13 | Tasman | Richmond | 9,670 km² | 4 |
| 14 | Waikato | Hamilton | 24,200 km² | 5 |
| 15 | Wellington | Wellington | 8,330 km² | 1 |
| 16 | West Coast | Greymouth | 22,400 km² | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many regions does New Zealand have?
16: 16 regions.
What is the largest region in New Zealand?
Canterbury, at about 45,700 km² (17,600 sq mi). The smallest is Nelson, at about 422 km² (163 sq mi).
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington.
Can I use it in class?
Yes, it’s free. Print it, copy it and hand it out as many times as you like. If you post it on a blog or a class website, credit “Mapsfera · data OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Natural Earth”.
How do I print it on US Letter paper?
Choose Letter in “Paper size” and click “Download PDF”. In the print window, pick Letter paper and 100% scale (“Actual size”). For a bigger map, choose Tabloid (11 × 17 in) or A3.
What order are the numbers in?
Alphabetical, from 1 to the last one. That makes the key easy to follow when you grade, and it’s the same key the worksheet’s answer page uses.
Sources
- Region boundaries: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), clipped to Natural Earth coastlines and borders
- National capital: Natural Earth, Populated Places (public domain); region capitals: Wikidata (CC0), “capital” property (P36), checked one by one
- Areas, neighbors and coastlines: calculated from those boundaries (approximate)