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Magnetic declination in New Zealand

Magnetic declination in New Zealand

Each location on earth has its own magnetic declination – the difference in angle between true north and the magnetic north pole. This map shows the magnetic declination to the east across New Zealand in December 2005. When navigating, compass bearings must be adjusted to compensate for the angle of declination.

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Tony Hurst, 'Magnetic field - The magnetic field and its direction', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/map/9217/magnetic-declination-in-new-zealand (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Tony Hurst, published 12 Jun 2006