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    New Zealand

    New Zealand at a glance

    Capital city

    Wellington

    Population

    5.3 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $3,200/month (Stats NZ, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Free, score 99/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.323/5 — rank 4/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language

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    People & culture

    Life here moves at a refreshingly deliberate pace, where the deep-rooted Maori concept of manaakitanga—hospitality and mutual respect—shapes a welcoming social fabric. In cities like Wellington and Auckland, a vibrant coffee culture and diverse culinary scene thrive against backdrops of sparkling harbors.