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mKiwi is an independent New Zealand portal designed to help people explore and discover Aotearoa New Zealand online. Whether you are researching a local community, planning a trip, checking the weather, or simply looking for New Zealand websites and resources, mKiwi brings together a range of tools and content in one place.

Google-Powered Search

mKiwi uses Google-powered search technology to deliver full web search capability from within our platform. You can search for anything — New Zealand businesses and services, travel information, news, entertainment, research topics, or any subject worldwide — with the full power of Google behind every query.

While the site is built around New Zealand as its primary focus, the search function is not restricted to New Zealand content. Whatever you are looking for, our search bar gives you direct access to Google's complete index from a clean, straightforward interface. Results are biased toward New Zealand websites where relevant, making it easier to find local services, businesses, and information.

Interactive Maps of New Zealand

One of the most significant features of mKiwi is our extensive collection of interactive maps covering cities, towns, suburbs, localities, and communities across both the North Island and South Island — and the wider New Zealand island territories. Each location page offers street maps and satellite imagery, allowing visitors to explore any New Zealand locality in detail.

Our maps are built on a modern mapping engine that includes auto-routing and turn-by-turn navigation powered by Protomaps, so you can plan journeys between locations directly from any map page.

Every map page includes:

From Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin, and Queenstown, to coastal villages, rural communities, and remote localities across Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui, Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury, Otago, and Southland — our maps are designed to serve residents, visitors, researchers, and anyone curious about New Zealand geography.

A Curated New Zealand Web Directory

In addition to our search and mapping tools, mKiwi features a categorised web directory of New Zealand websites and online resources. Derived from the historic DMOZ Open Directory Project, the directory provides a structured way to browse New Zealand content by topic and category — covering business, tourism, education, recreation, community organisations, and much more.

Photos, Articles & Media

mKiwi features a selection of New Zealand photographs showcasing locations and landscapes from around the country. The site also includes articles and informational resources covering New Zealand travel, geography, and culture.

For broader image discovery, our Google-powered search form allows you to search for images of anywhere in New Zealand — and anywhere in the world — making it a versatile tool for visual research and exploration.

Promoting New Zealand Online

New Zealand is one of the world's most remarkable countries — a pair of islands of extraordinary natural diversity, from the geothermal landscapes of Rotorua and the fjords of Milford Sound, to the vineyards of Marlborough, the surf beaches of Raglan, the volcanic plateau of the Central North Island, and the glaciers of the Southern Alps.

Through mKiwi, we aim to celebrate and promote the people, places, businesses, and communities that make Aotearoa New Zealand unique.

Thank You For Visiting

Thank you for visiting mKiwi. We hope our website helps you discover useful information, interesting destinations, local businesses, and valuable online resources connected with New Zealand.

For additional information, suggestions, or enquiries, please visit our contact page.

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