New Zealand
New Zealand has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1984. It is home to 3 World Heritage Sites. A significant share of its sites are natural properties, highlighting the country's landscapes and biodiversity.
New Zealand as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: November 22, 1984
Status: Ratification
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2003-2007
Total of Mandate Years: 4
Total of Mandates: 1
WHC Electoral Group: IV (Asia/Pacific)
World Heritage Sites in New Zealand (3)
Cultural: 0 | Natural: 2 | Mixed: 1
- New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands · Natural
- Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand · Natural
- Tongariro National Park · Mixed
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (8)
- Auckland Volcanic Fields · submitted: March 30, 2007
- Waters and seabed of Fiordland (Te Moana O Atawhenua) · submitted: March 30, 2007
- Kahurangi National Park, Farewell Spit and Canaan karst system · submitted: March 30, 2007
- Kerikeri Basin historic precinct · submitted: March 30, 2007
- Kermadec Islands and Marine reserve · submitted: March 30, 2007
- Napier Art Deco historic precinct · submitted: March 30, 2007
- Whakarua Moutere (North East Islands) · submitted: March 30, 2007
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds historic precinct · submitted: March 30, 2007
Country Profile New Zealand
Official Name: New Zealand
Continent: Oceania
Subregion: Australia and New Zealand
UNESCO Region: Asia and the Pacific
Capital: Wellington
Population (2024): 5,338,500
Land Area: 263,310 km²
Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD)