Country Name: New Zealand 
Language(s): English (official), Maori (official)
Border Countries: None
Total Area: 268,680 sq km
Population: 3,951,307 (July 2003 est.)
Government Type: Parliamentary democracy
Capital City: Wellington
National Holiday: Waitangi Day, 6 February (1840)
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Aaren
Location: South Island
Year of birth: 1989
Parents' First Names: Paul & Petrina
Parent Email Address: turner@timaru.com
Language: English and basic Maori
Additional Information: I enjoy electronic games and hanging out with my friends. I also enjoy Hip Hop music and I play the Cello.  My favorite pastime is biking with my friends.  I also enjoy a good game of hockey.

Malany
Location: South Island
Year of birth: 1990
Email Address: mals90@hotmail.com
Parents' First Names: Paul & Petrina
Parent Email Address: turner@timaru.com
Language: English, learning French
Additional Information: I like to read, play hockey and the violin, I also like cooking PKU things and playing on electronics as well.

Sharon
Location: Auckland
Year of birth: 26/04/69
Email Address: sirwilliam.vocational@gmail.com
Language:  I understand english and I sign or use a communication book
Additional Information: I am a 37 year old woman.  I enjoy water sport, going to the gym, aerobics and dancing.