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Auckland Volcanic Fields
Kermadec Islands and Marine reserve by Roman Bruehwiler
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Sub-Antarctic Islands by Roman Bruehwiler
Te Wahipounamu by Carlo Sarion
Tongariro National Park by Nan
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New Zealand ratified the UNESCO World Heritage Convention on 22 November 1984. Its three inscribed sites include both natural and mixed cultural–natural properties.
Cultural themes are deeply intertwined with Māori traditions, evident in Tongariro National Park’s volcanic peaks as sacred landscapes, alongside dramatic geological phenomena. Natural listings—such as Te Wāhipounamu and the Sub‑Antarctic Islands—highlight ancient biodiversity, glacial landforms, endemic flora and fauna, and marine ecosystems.
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Tongariro National Park
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Waitangi Treaty Grounds historic precinct
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Recent List Updates
- Auckland Volcanic Fields : On tentative list
- Kahurangi National Park, Farewell Spit and Canaan : On tentative list
- Kerikeri Basin historic precinct : On tentative list
- Kermadec Islands and Marine reserve : On tentative list
- Napier Art Deco historic precinct : On tentative list
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