Story: Magnetic field All images & media From page 1 – The magnetic field and its direction Earth’s magnetic field Changing position of the magnetic south pole A magnetometer Magnetic declination in New Zealand Magnetic declination arrow Aurora australis, Bluff Harbour From page 2 – Magnetic measurements in New Zealand Hydrographic survey map Magnetic observatory buildings, Christchurch Aeromagnetic equipment, White Island Magnetic field strength, Taupō volcanic zone