What is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington
Wellington is the capital city and seat of government of New Zealand, a country in Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand uses the ISO codes NZ and NZL, and its international dialling code is +64. The currency in use is the New Zealand dollar (NZD).
For the full profile of New Zealand, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the New Zealand country page. The country has an estimated population of 5,324,700 as of 2025.
Quick facts about New Zealand
- Capital: Wellington
- Region: Australia and New Zealand
- Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD)
- Calling code: +64
- Flag emoji: 🇳🇿
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
Is Wellington the largest city in New Zealand?
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Wellington?
Wellington, like the rest of New Zealand, uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD, symbol $).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.