Queen Elizabeth made ten trips to New Zealand during her 70 years on the throne.
Her first visit, in 1953, lasted well over a month, and her last, in 2002, was to celebrate her Golden Jubilee - 50 years on the throne.
Ben Strang has taken a look back through the archives.
A little girl offers flowers at a welcoming ceremony in honour of Queen Elizabeth II (left), on 6 January, 1954 in Waitangi, during her visit in New Zealand. Photo: AFP
