Waiheke Island has the highest concentration of American people at 1.1%, followed by the Queenstown-Lakes District (1.0%), Wellington City and the Waitematā local board area of Auckland (both 0.9%).
These settled the nation as discharged British soldiers and sailors, as convicts (who were arrested at sea for maritime offenses, tried, and transported), and as whalers, sealers, or travelers.
In 1839, there were about 50 Americans living in New Zealand, constituting about 4% of the non-Māori population of the country's North Island.
They exercised a notable influence on the country's way of life, and a small number settled in New Zealand.
[3] One example in recent history of American New Zealanders forming community is around the Olympic games.
The New Zealand Atlanta Association formed out of the 1996 Olympic games and held New Zealand/US bicultural events including celebrating Anzac Day and Waitangi day for years after the games.