NZ — New Zealand

New Zealand is a South Pacific island nation consisting of two main islands and numerous smaller ones. Wellington is the capital, while Auckland is the largest city. New Zealand is known for its stunning landscapes (famously used for the Lord of the Rings films), progressive policies, and strong environmental consciousness. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is the currency. For developers, the NZ country code maps to en-NZ for New Zealand English and mi-NZ for Māori. The .nz domain recently opened direct registrations (alongside .co.nz). The +64 dialing code serves New Zealand. New Zealand English has distinctive features and Māori language integration (te reo Māori) is increasingly expected in government and public-facing applications. New Zealand's IRD number (tax identification) has specific validation. The country's position near the International Date Line means it's among the first to see each new day. New Zealand's tech scene, centered in Auckland and Wellington, is vibrant and increasingly globally connected. RealMe is the government digital identity system.