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  New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth Realm.
New Zealand is responsible for the self-governing states of the Cook Islands and Niue and administers Tokelau and the Ross Dependency.
New Zealand was involved in a Constitutional Convention in March 1891 in Sydney, New South Wales, along with the then-colonies of Australia.
www.creekin.net /n134-new-zealand.html   (2839 words)

  
 List of caves of New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The following is a list of some of the more well known caves and caverns in New Zealand.
Not all caves have an official name as set by the New Zealand Geographic Board.
The national caving association maintains maps of all known surveyed caves and the name is generally allocated by the group who first discovered the cave.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_caves_of_New_Zealand   (111 words)

  
 New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
New Zealand is a country of two major islands and a number of smaller islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
New Zealand became an independent dominion on 26 September 1907 by royal proclamation.
The Cabinet is led by the Prime Minister of New Zealand, currently Helen Clark of the centre-left Labour party, which governs in coalition with the further-left Progressive Party, and with support from the Christian conservative United Future.
www.info-pedia.net /about/new_zealand   (2152 words)

  
 New Zealand
The only imperfect component of our time in New Zealand was the weather -- our visit coincided with their late Autumn which meant consistently cold, rainy days (though we did eek out some sunny days on the South Island).
Rotorua is one of the most active geo-thermal areas in New Zealand, which means steam escapes from 100's of areas around the town.
Sadly, the history of the Maori people with the white settlers in New Zealand is remarkably similar to the history of the Native American Indians and the white settlers in America.
www.danciprari.com /worldtrip/new_zealand.htm   (6580 words)

  
 Tunnels in New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This list of Tunnels in New Zealand is a link page for railway, road and waterway tunnels, including hydroelectric intakes and tailraces and gun battery tunnels.
It is the longest rail tunnel in New Zealand.
There are short (less than 50 m) tunnels on SH 3 between New Plymouth and Te Kuiti - one at the summit of Mt Messenger and a single-lane one in the Awakino gorge.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tunnels_in_New_Zealand   (1077 words)

  
 New Zealand
New Zealand may be the best country in the world--if not, it's at least one of the best.
New Zealand has no native mammals except for one species of bat - this also has the side effect of not having much in the way of dangerous bugs (only annoying ones, like the sand fly).
New Zealand wine is really good, with their white wine probably third best (in our opinion) behind California and France.
www.madriver.com /users/rtw2vt/newzealand/nz.html   (6353 words)

  
 Mysteries and curiosities of New Zealand (in English)
It was photographed in Wanaka, New Zealand, on the slope of the Coromandel Peak.
Namely, why New Zealand does not have native land animals, in spite that it is full of their fossils.
Scientists call it a "lava cave", as the flow of lava is the only natural phenomenon that could be used to explain unique attributes of these underground tunnels (apart from their technological evaporation by UFO vehicles).
newzealand.0me.com /newzealand.htm   (14844 words)

  
 The soc.culture.new-zealand FAQ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Chatham Islands are well east of New Zealand (850kms) and have their own 'Time Zone' in as much as their clocks are always 45 mins ahead of the rest of NZ and I guess they keep in step with changes to and from NZDT.
Smith said predation was causing the decline of New Zealand's bird populations in general, and forest habitats were gradually being destroyed by possums, deer and goats.
New Zealanders are justifiably proud of the performance of Team NZ in San Diego.
www.faqs.org /faqs/new-zealand-faq   (15206 words)

  
 New Zealand - Aotearoa - South Pacific - Country Profile
The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights.
New Zealand's full participation in a number of defense alliances lapsed by the 1980s.
Archives New Zealand is the official guardian of New Zealand's heritage documents.
www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/new_zealand.htm   (927 words)

  
 New Zealand Leading Tourist Attractions - The very best activities the North Island & South Island of New Zealand has ...
If you are considering a vacation in New Zealand, naturally you'll want to experience the very best the country has to offer.
New Zealand's Leading Attractions comprises of a group of New Zealand's most frequently visited tourist attractions located in iconic regions of New Zealand and is a group of professional, independently owned and well established operators dedicated to delivering you the best New Zealand experience possible.
The South Island of New Zealand comes with a reputation as a unique land packed with magnificent, raw scenery: craggy coastlines, primeval forests, snow-capped alpine mountains, fast flowing rivers and glacier-fed lakes, all beneath a brilliant blue sky.
www.leadingattractions.co.nz   (353 words)

  
 New Zealand Small Group Tour - October 2005
An Introduction to New Zealand : Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown and Christchurch.
This is the complete 'A list' of NZ attractions ideal for the first time visitor, or the enthusiast seeking to return to the places they know and love.
Mt Cook is New Zealand's tallest mountain (12,316 ft) and you'll have views to its summit and the other peaks in the Southern Alps from the Mt Cook village.
www.thetravelinsider.info /travel/newzealandoct05.htm   (4636 words)

  
 news.answers/new-zealand-faq
New Zealand is in the south-west \_ Pacific and has two large islands, \} one smaller island, and numerous \9 much smaller islands.
New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of Greenwich mean time making it one of the first places in the world to see the new day.
New Zealand shares with Britain and Israel the distinction of being one of the three developed countries that does not have a codified Constitution on the U.S. model.
www.ufaqs.com /usenet/new-zealand-faq.htm   (15770 words)

  
 New Zealand Vacation Rentals New Zealand Rentals GreatRentals.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Rent a New Zealand vacation rental and you’ll be ideally situated to enjoy the incredible natural wonders of this fascinating country southeast of Australia.
New Zealand consists of two large islands, North Island and South Island, and several smaller islands.
New Zealand is an exciting destination for couples, families, or groups.
www.greatrentals.com /newzealand/newzealand.html   (420 words)

  
 New Zealand - Vacation Rentals .com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Well, not just surf and ski…New Zealand has a lot of outdoor adventure, and the land and water sports are adventure-packed.
Another volcanic area in New Zealand is Taupo, where large Lake Taupo is really a crater of a volcano.
Have a cup of fresh coffee brew in New Zealand’s windy and sunny capital, Wellington, where many festivals are held and a great harbor sits longingly.
www.vacationrentals.com /vacation-rentals/New-Zealand.html   (751 words)

  
 Glow Worm Caves | Waitomo | New Zealand
World renowned and a magnet for both local and overseas visitors, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves occupy a high placing in almost everyones New Zealand vacation wish-list.
Over your 45 minute guided tour, you'll take in the spectacular Glowworm Cave with its majestic and ornate cave decorations, the deep limestone shaft known as the Tomo and the equally magnificent Cathedral cavern where New Zealands own opera diva Kiri Te Kanawa once performed.
The world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves are one of New Zealands most celebrated tourist attractions.
www.waitomo.com /waitomo-glowworm-caves.aspx   (290 words)

  
 NEW ZEALAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
To give you an idea of the mentality of New Zealanders, our waiter asked us, "are you here on holiday or travelling around the world?" It's just so common down here to do that.
While from street level all you see are cows and sheep grazing in the fields, underneath is an elaborate network of 250 caves with little glowworms lighting the passageways.
There were some cool ice caves with different blue hues that we got to crawl through and some spectacular pinnacles closer to the top.
www.middleofeverywhere.com /NEWZEALAND2.htm   (14499 words)

  
 Australia/New Zealand Expedtition
A series of lectures and talks by Australian and New Zealand experts and lay people, coupled with guided field trips, provide students with opportunities to develop an overall appreciation of their lost lands and peoples.
The 3,200 miles of overland travel further challenge students to observe landscapes and regional changes to reflect upon and share discoveries regarding the cross cultural experiences.
The trip through the North Island of New Zealand and down Australia’s east coast is up close and personal, so you will get to see every inch traveled.
www.usm.edu /oefe/aust_new.htm   (1114 words)

  
 New Zealand
Follow the author with this extensive coverage of the South and North Islands.
A tribute to 'almost' all you can do in New Zealand.
Click on News/latest to list all our articles on New Zealand.
www.new-zealand.net /Travel   (73 words)

  
 The New Zealand Story - MobyGames
Fortunately, during the kidnapping process, Tiki, leader of the tribe, managed to escape the sack, and her job is to rescue Phee-Phee and the other kiwis scattered around New Zealand, and are held in cages in various locations that include Auckland, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves, Strait Cook, and Mt. Cook.
Apart from her own weapons, Tiki is able to squirt water at enemies if she gets to the top of the water.
According to the games magazine Computer and Video Games issue 126, May 1992, ”New Zealand Story was the product of a Japanese Taito Programmer who went to New Zealand for his holiday and came back with the game.
www.mobygames.com /game/new-zealand-story   (450 words)

  
 Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science -- A-Z Entries List
(Note: List of entries is preliminary and may change prior to publication.)
Caves in History: The Eastern Mediterranean, William R. Halliday
Geophysical Detection of Caves and Karstic Voids, Donald Stierman
www.routledge-ny.com /ref/caves/azentries.html   (298 words)

  
 New Zealand on 43 Places   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
As always, us here in Australia look at New Zealand as some sort of middle sibling (and I’m in the middle of my family so I know what I’m talking about) but the amount of life and action going on was really an eye-opener.
armand0 asks, “I'm going to New Zealand from 17/11 to 14/12 with two friends.
bookgirl531 asks, “I want to stop over in New Zealand, probably Auckland, on my way back from Melbourne to New York.
www.43places.com /places/view/102998   (811 words)

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