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New Zealand's landscape and temperate climate lends itself to outdoor activity.
New Zealand has 13 national parks featuring relatively untouched landscape, that are home to ancient forests and landforms, rare birds, and creatures that have survived since prehistoric times.
New Zealanders are ecologically aware, and both Maori and Pakeha treasure the natural environment.
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  New Zealand. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
New Zealand comprises the North Island and the South Island (the two principal islands), Stewart Island, and the Chatham Islands.
Among the unusual animals native to New Zealand are the kiwi, certain species of parrot, the tuatara (survivor of a prehistoric order of reptiles), and various frogs and reptiles.
New Zealand’s government consists of the governor-general (representing the British crown), a prime minister and cabinet (the effective executive), and a 120-seat unicameral parliament (the House of Representatives) whose members are elected for three-year terms.
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 Encyclopedia: Wellington, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Legend states that the settlers constructed their first homes at "Britannia" on the flat area at the mouth of the Hutt River (now Petone) but when this proved too swampy and flood-prone they transplanted the plans without regard for a more hilly terrain—Wellington has some extremely steep streets running straight up the sides of hills.
It was originally established as a constituent college of the University of New Zealand.
The University of New Zealand used to be based at Senate House on Bowen Street until its dissolution in 1961.
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 Hutt River, New Zealand -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Hutt River flows through the southern (The smaller but more populous of two main islands of New Zealand; separated from South Island by Cook Strait) North Island of (An independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery) New Zealand.
Much of the river's course is along a (Click link for more info and facts about geologic fault) geologic fault, and as such it is virtually straight for the 15 kilometres of its length close to the two cities.
The river was named after Sir (Click link for more info and facts about William Hutt) William Hutt, chairman of the (Click link for more info and facts about New Zealand Company) New Zealand Company.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/H/Hu/Hutt_River,_New_Zealand.htm   (180 words)

  
 Lower Hutt, New Zealand
The city centres on the lower (southern) valley of the Hutt River, to the northeast of Wellington.
Within months of settlement, however, the Hutt River flooded, and the settlers decided to move the new colony to Thorndon, in what is now the heart of Wellington, though some settlers remained at the north end of the harbour.
Lower Hutt also continues to act as one of Wellington's dormitory areas and a significant proportion of the population commutes to the commercial and Government offices in Wellington 12 km to the south-west.
creekin.net /c5311-n134-lower-hutt-new-zealand.html   (1132 words)

  
 New Zealand Accommodation by region. NZ Accommodation by region of New Zealand
New Zealand's largest city is a vibrant multicultural centre of the arts and the business hub of the country.
New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, is set between a magnificent harbour and rolling green hills.
Southland, New Zealand's southernmost region, includes the regional capital, charming Invercargill, New Zealand's third island, Stewart Island, and the ruggedsouthern coastline, with its remote beaches.
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 Hutt River Independent
The Hutt River Independent is an independent discussion channel and provider of news for the overseas community concerned with the future of HRPP.
Hutt River Province and Prince Leonard participates in an exhibition at the National Museum of Australia.
Plans for a new university in the Mid West of Australia are underway according to Hutt River Province’s Prince Leonard.
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 POST-LGM RIVER INSICION IN THE HIKURANGI SUBDUCTION ZONE, NEW ZEALAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) was a time of regional river aggradation within the mid-latitude, sub-humid continent of New Zealand.
In the reaches where the LGM terrace is preserved, terrace and river elevations are accurate to ±2 m.
River incision rates have been calculated using a preliminary terrace abandonment age of 18 ± 2 ka.
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 Food Wholesale and Delivery Business for Sale — Hutt City New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Hutt City (geographical name Lower Hutt) is located at the southern end of the North Island of New Zealand.
It is New Zealand's ninth largest city and borders onto the capital city, Wellington.
Hutt City with strong local industry, has museums, shops and shopping centres, restaurants, river and bush areas, sheltered beaches, gardens - in short, something for everyone.
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 New Zealand accommodation and travel information and cheap accommodation in New Zealand
Auckland New Zealand's largest city is a vibrant multicultural centre of the arts and the business hub of the country.
Bay of Plenty and East Cape Extending from Kati Kati and the popular surfing beach of Waihi in the north to the seaside town of Whakatane in the South, The Bay of Plenty is handy to Auckland and Hamilton.
Southland Southland, New Zealand's southernmost region, includes the regional capital, charming Invercargill, New Zealand's third island, Stewart Island, and the ruggedsouthern coastline, with its remote beaches.
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 AllRefer.com - Upper Hutt, Australia & New Zealand (Australian And New Zealand Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Upper Hutt, Australian And New Zealand Political Geography
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36,717), S North Island, New Zealand, in the Hutt River Valley.
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 Real Estate New Zealand - Professionals Lower Hutt - Redcoats
Hutt City is located at the southern end of the North Island of New Zealand.
Hutt City with a population of 98,300 is the ninth largest city in New Zealand.
Hutt City combines the best of many worlds with extensive industry, business and retail ventures, excellent facilities and services, an attractive natural setting and a convenient location.
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 Wainuiomata Hardware Business For Sale - Hutt City New Zealand
There are over 120 stores throughout New Zealand operating under the Mitre 10 banner and the majority also offer special focus departments such as Mitre 10 Gardener, Mitre 10 Painter and Mitre 10 Timber.
If the new owner wishes to capitalise on the Mitre 10 goodwill built up over many years by Wainuiomata Hardware Ltd, application will have to be made by them to Mitre 10 NZ Ltd and a Franchise Fee will need to be paid.
As New Zealand's capital city, Wellington has the highest per head capita spending of any city in New Zealand.
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 Real Estate in Wellington, Karori and Upper Hutt - Gillies and Mark Real Estate, New Zealand
The rivers are ideal for swimming and canoeing in the summer.
The Hutt River is renowned for its trout fishing and the only place to go white water rafting in the Wellington Region.
Upper Hutt holds within its bush clad hills not only a valley and a river, but also the opportunity for a relaxed lifestyle and the convenience of being in close proximity to the bustling Wellington City.
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 New Zealand Homestay accommodation, NZ Homestays
New Zealand homestays are exactly as they sound, an opportunity to stay in the home of New Zealander.
Glenfalloch is located in the headwaters of the Rakaia River on a High Country Station two hours drive west of Christchurch.
The Cookshop is overlooking the Rakaia and the Mathias River and is surrounded by snowcovered mountains and glaciers.
www.kiwiaccommodation.com /nz/accommodation/homestay.php   (240 words)

  
 International Civic Heraldry- NEW ZEALAND - UPPER HUTT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The wavy band is a representation of the Hutt River and indicates its importance in the City of Upper Hutt.
The New Zealand Falcon (Bush Hawke - Karearea) was very prevalent in the Upper Hutt Valley in earlier times and some still survive in the area.
It preys on the forest birds including the pigeon depicted in the Arms and is described as probably the most fearless of all New Zealand's native birds.
www.ngw.nl /int/aus/upperhut.htm   (315 words)

  
 LOWER HUTT - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
Lower Hutt is situated in the lower Hutt Valley, with the greater part of the city lying east of the Hutt River.
The boundaries are Taita Gorge in the north and Port Nicholson and the borough of Petone in the south.
By road and rail Lower Hutt is 8 miles north-east of Wellington and 12 miles south-west of Upper Hutt.
www.teara.govt.nz /1966/L/LowerHutt/en   (941 words)

  
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The New Zealand Travel Planner is designed to be a complete resource for New Zealand travel and accommodation information.
We recommend when booking New Zealand accommodation, car rental, motorhome hire or any other New Zealand travel service, that you confirm pricing and other information directly with the travel industry operator before making a booking.
River jet safaris,helicopter/jet combos and spectacular wilderness walks-Heliskiing in winter.
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 Lower Hutt, New Zealand, Pictures
Lower Hutt, city in New Zealand, on southern North Island, on the Hutt River, near Wellington.
It is the chief industrial and residential city of the Hutt urban area.
In the adjacent Hutt Valley are Trentham Racecourse, a horseracing venue, and Upper Hutt, an agricultural center and outdoor-recreation spot.
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 EGLINTON RIVER - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
The Eglinton River rises on the south-east side of the main divide between Lake Wakatipu and Milford Sound and flows south for 35 miles to the eastern shores of Lake Te Anau.
The river flows for about 25 miles in a deep, flat-floored, glaciated valley between steep mountain walls rising to over 6,000 ft, and then follows a meandering course through scrub-covered lowlands carved out of soft Tertiary mudstones.
The Earl and Livingstone mountains border the valley on the west and east sides respectively and are composed of hard granites and volcanic rocks of late Paleozoic age.
www.teara.govt.nz /1966/E/EglintonRiver/EglintonRiver/en   (430 words)

  
 New Zealand Wellington Freshwater Fisheries - Fly-Fishing Guide Hutt and Rangitikei Rivers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Hutt River, on the city’s doorstep, is an important fishery with easy access via riverside parks and walkways.
This river is frequently mentioned in New Zealand angling literature because of the large size and quality of the resident rainbow trout.
The Hautapu River is notable as it is managed as a trophy fishery for brown trout.
www.bushranger.co.nz /fishing-guides/wellington.html   (358 words)

  
 WPS News - Internet News, IT & Telecommunications, Australian ISP List   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Rupert Murdoch controlled News Limited today announced an increase in its offer price for all of the shares in realestate.com.au Ltd (ASX: REA) which it does not already own from $2.00 per share to $2.50 per share.
The New Zealand Commerce Commission has reached a settlement with Telecom Mobile Limited, part of the New Zealand Telecom group, after what is said to have been a billing fault on the 027 network resulted in thousands of customers being charged peak rates for off-peak calls.
In what it says is an Australian first, Telstra has launched a new calling solution for mobile phones that enables customers to roam between Telstra's CDMA and GSM networks using one handset and with one main phone number.
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 Hutt Weather - Home
Further up the Hutt Valley, where the Maungaraki weather station is located, just 17mm of rain was recorded in the same period, indicating how patchy the heavy rainfall was.
A record high wind gust of 102 km/h was recorded on the 14th of November and this was followed by a deluge of 51mm on the 18th November, and 36mm on the day previous.
This again lead to slips throughout the region and road closures due to flooding, particularly around low lying areas near the Hutt River.
www.huttweather.co.nz   (753 words)

  
 Upper Hutt, North Island, New Zealand
Built alongside the Hutt River, 32km north-east of Wellington, this pleasant city lies at the base of the rugged Rimutaka Ranges.
There are excellent recreational facilities within the city, with golf courses, parks and reserves, many of which line the Hutt River.
This vintage collection of steam trains is New Zealand's largest collection of working locomotives.
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 Mt. Hutt Ski Resort: OnTheSnow Overview of Mt. Hutt New Zealand
Nestled high inside the eastern rim of the Southern Alps is Mt. Hutt Ski Area, overlooking the patchwork quilt of the Canterbury Plains with the blue Pacific Ocean in the far distance.
Hutt has plenty of adrenaline-pumping fl diamond runs on the South Face, and lots of wide open terrain for first-time skiers.
Snowmaking starts as early as mid-May. Last season stage three of the base lodge development was completed, which included expansion of the deck (double the size), covered walkway at the rear of the lodge, renovations to the cafe for servicing needs and a clock tower.
www.onthesnow.com /NZ-NZ/764?XE_AFF=R_Text&XE_LNK=Resort_Info   (222 words)

  
 The Press (Canterbury, New Zealand): Youths brawl over case in Lower Hutt@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Two groups of Lower Hutt youths clashed after a woman was threatened over an ongoing court case, police said.
Senior Sergeant Peter Rodger said yesterday that a fight started on the banks of the Hutt River...
The above preview is from The Press (Canterbury, New Zealand), July 16, 1998.
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 AllRefer.com - Hutt City, Australia & New Zealand (Australian And New Zealand Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Hutt City, Australia & New Zealand (Australian And New Zealand Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Hutt City, Australian And New Zealand Political Geography
95,871), S North Island, New Zealand, in the Hutt River valley, part of the greater Wellington urban area; formerly called Lower Hutt.
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 New Zealand Hotel & Travel Guide - Mt Hutt Village, Methven, New Zealand
An opportunity to enjoy and participate in the day to day running of a 700 acre working farm, close contact and hand feeding of a variety of farm animals is included on the tour.
Methven has it's own 18 hole golf course that is considered to be one of the best country courses in New Zealand, with spectacular mountain views and tree lined fairways.
The nearby Rakaia river is a huge favourite for those keen on salmon fishing, while the many lakes, streams and tributaries of the area abound with both fishing rainbow trout and big brown trout.
methvenaccommodation.co.nz /methvenmthutt   (514 words)

  
 Wellington Tourist Attractions - Petone Lower Hutt Motel New Zealand NZ
Petone was the first European settlement in the Wellington Region and extends across all of the flat land at the mouth of the Hutt Valley, with spectacular harbour views from the Esplanade.
The Dowse - is an art museum that is highly regarded both nationally and internationally with a constantly changing mix of exciting and innovative exhibitions.
If it is a wet day, take the whole family to Te Papa the National Museum of New Zealand or to the Museum of Wellington City and Sea.
www.midwaypacificalodge.co.nz /attractions.htm   (656 words)

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