The Chatham Islands |
 Introduction: The fact that the Kermadec islands, New Zealand’s sub-Antarctic islands, and the Chatham Islands are all part of New Zealand means that New Zealand’s EEZ – its 200 nautical mile Exclusive Economic Zone – is roughly fifteen times as large as the country’s land area. New Zealand’s EEZ is one of the world’s largest Exclusive Economic Zones (some sources say it’s the fourth largest, while others claim it’s the ninth largest). |