New Zealand

Geography

103,737 sq miles (268,680 sq km) comprised of two main islands (North Island and South Island) in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia.

Probably most famous for its sheep and spectacular scenery.

Population

3,908,037 (July 2002 est.)

New Zealand European 74.5%, Maori 9.7%, other European 4.6%, Pacific Islander 3.8%, Asian and others 7.4%

Languages

English (official), Maori (official)

Capital

Wellington.  This is the southernmost capital in the world.

Political Status

The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907 and a democratic government now governs the country.

Religion

Anglican 24%, Presbyterian 18%, Roman Catholic 15%, Methodist 5%, Baptist 2%, other Protestant 3%, unspecified or none 33% (1986)

Ministry History

Our first New Zealand missionary, Dean Christian, joined Global Teams in 2001.   Dean is an associate missionary with CMS New Zealand.  He has served on the Laotian ministry team and currently he looks after the Global Teams computer and internet systems for our missionaries.

Field Goals

Global Teams is open to additional opportunities to partner with missionaries from New Zealand to reach the unreached people groups of the world.

From New Zealand

Dean Christian

Within Asia &
The Pacific

Cambodia
Japan
Laos
Muslim World
Mongolia
New Zealand
South Korea
Philippines

Around the World

Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe
Latin America
North America