New Zealand is a country located in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising of three main landmasses. Its capital is Wellington.

Magical beasts and beings

• The Antipodean Opaleye is a Dragon native to New Zealand though it has been known to migrate to Australia.^{[citation needed]}
• Ghosts have been sighted throughout the country.^{[citation needed]}
• In Maori myths, there is a Kelpie like creature called a Taniwha (TAH-NEE-FAR) that resides in rivers.^{[citation needed]}

Magical games and sports

• Quidditch was introduced to New Zealand some time in the seventeenth century by a group of European herbologists. After a long day collecting samples, the wizards would relax by playing Quidditch. The New Zealand Ministry of Magic has spent a lot of effort in trying to keep early Maori art depicting white wizards playing the game away from Muggles.^{[citation needed]}
• The Moutohora Macaws are a Quidditch team from New Zealand.^{[citation needed]}

Behind the scenes

• Chris Rankin who portrays Percy Weasley was born in Auckland, New Zealand.
• Terence Bayler who portrays the Bloody Baron was born in Wanganui, New Zealand.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (Seen on flag)
• Quidditch Through the Ages
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

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