Though the seeds of the theory can be found in the hedonists Aristippus and Epicurus, who viewed happiness as the only good, the tradition of utilitarianism properly began with Bentham, and has included John Stuart Mill, Henry Sidgwick, R. M. Hare and Peter Singer.
The Southern Lights. The southern hemisphere's equivalent of the Northern Lights, Lake Tekapo is one of the best places in New Zealand to see this symphony of colour come to life. Best seen between April and September, Lake Tekapo is known for it's clear nights and lack of light pollution, making it a great viewing destination.
Lake Taupo Information and Facts. Lake Taupo is the largest lake in New Zealand by surface area. Located on the countryâs North Island, it has a surface area of 616 km2 (238 square miles), and a maximum depth of 186 meters (610 feet). Lake Taupo has a shore length of 193 kilometers (120 miles), and its primary outflow is the longest river in New Zealand, the Waikato River.