New Zealand

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-FA) that resides in rivers.^{[citation needed]}

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]}
The mascot of New Zealand's Quidditch Team is a Phoenix named Sparky.

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.
Pam Ferris who portrays Aunt Marge was brought up in New Zealand where she found her interest in acting.

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