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Which smaller islands are associated with New Zealand?
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New Zealand comprises two principal islands, the North Island and the South Island, along with numerous smaller associated islands and island groups.1
These include:
- Subantarctic Islands: The Auckland Islands, Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands, Campbell Island, and Snares Islands.23
- Other Notable Islands: Chatham Islands, Kermadec Islands, Stewart Island, Great Barrier Island, Little Barrier Island, Kapiti Island, Three Kings Islands, Waiheke Island, and White Island.2
- Dependencies and Associated States: Tokelau is a territory of New Zealand, while the Cook Islands and Niue are self-governing states in free association with New Zealand.24
Additionally, New Zealand maintains interests in the Ross Dependency, which includes Ross Island and Roosevelt Island in Antarctica.2