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  New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
New Zealand was initially administered as a part of the colony of New South Wales, and it became a separate colony in 1841.
New Zealand was involved in a Constitutional Convention in March 1891 in Sydney, New South Wales, along with the Australian colonies.
New Zealand is the only country in the world in which all the highest offices in the land are occupied by women - The Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II of New Zealand, Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright, Prime Minister Helen Clark, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Margaret Wilson and Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_Zealand   (4775 words)

  
 ipedia.com: New Zealand Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
New Zealand is a country of two major islands and a number of smaller islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
New Zealand's most common name in the indigenous Māori; language is Aotearoa, which is popularly taken to mean Land of the Long White Cloud.
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 centre-right United Future.
www.ipedia.com /new_zealand.html   (2784 words)

  
 River -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The source of a river may be a lake, a spring, or a collection of small streams, known as headwaters.
Maas, the principal river of the southern provinces of the Netherlands and eastern Belgium
The Tigris, one of the twin principal rivers of Mesopotamia
psychcentral.com /psypsych/River   (2271 words)

  
 New Zealand - Wikitravel
New Zealand has a temperate climate and the nature of the terrain, the prevailing winds and the length of the country lead to sharp regional contrasts.
New Zealand English is considered one of the major varieties of English and is different enough from other forms of English to justify it being classed as a separate dialect, as represented by the publication of the Oxford New Zealand English dictionary.
New Zealanders consider their accent to be markedly different from the Australian one and are often mildly offended when mistaken for or confused with Australians.
wikitravel.org /en/New_Zealand   (8912 words)

  
 New Zealand - Gurupedia
New Zealand's most common name in the indigenous Māori language is Aotearoa which is popularly taken to mean Land of the Long White Cloud although it more closely translates as Long Cloud Piercer.
Queen Elizabeth II is Queen of New Zealand, and is represented as head of state by the
Europeans are often collectively known in New Zealand as Pakeha although many reject this term as applying only to those with no solid link to a European identity, the remainder preferring to be known as New Zealand European, European, or their relevant ethnicities.
www.gurupedia.com /n/ne/new_zealand.htm   (2739 words)

  
 List of rivers of New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of all waterways named as rivers in New Zealand.
In a small number of cases, which have not been fully indexed here, there are multiple rivers bearing the same name; in these cases the notation "(#)" indicates the number of rivers sharing the same name and the name-link should lead to a disambiguation page.
Tone River should be removed, it is in Japan, not New Zealand
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_rivers_of_New_Zealand   (156 words)

  
 New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
We’ve long had New Zealand at the top of our list of travel destinations but have held off on a trip until after retirement when we could spend enough time to really explore it from top to bottom.
With most of the New Zealanders living within fifty miles of the sea, it’s not surprising that boats are a primary means of transportation.
The train ride the first week down the length of the country was a wonderful way to introduce ourselves to the country in the relative luxury of their Tranz Scenic trains which, with their large, picture windows and comfortable seats, are clearly geared to the tourists.
www.acktravels.com /new.htm   (2170 words)

  
 Outdoor Travel Adventures | List Tours for New Zealand
The mountains, the lakes, the rivers and the wild coastline make this a prime setting for an outdoor pilgrimage.
New Zealand is a mecca for the true outdoor person.
All prices listed are in US dollar and are land only unless otherwise specified.
www.otadventures.com /countries/newzealand   (125 words)

  
 NZRCA: New Zealand Canoe & Kayak Clubs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
If your favourite club is not listed here, or if you would like to change the contact details for your club, please contact the NZRCA Administration Officer.
New Zealand Canoe Polo Association Inc, PO Box 14040,, Christchurch.
New Zealand Canoeing Federation, PO Box 11081, Hamilton.
www.rivers.org.nz /membership/clubs.php   (706 words)

  
 Avon River, New Zealand: Encyclopedia topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Avon River is a river (river: A large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)) located in Christchurch, New Zealand (Christchurch, New Zealand: christchurch is a city on the east coast of the south island of new zealand....
It is known by the Maori (Maori: The Oceanic language spoken by the Maori people in New Zealand) as Otakaro or Putare Kamutu.
It was named Avon by John Deans in 1848 after the River Avon, Falkirk (River Avon, Falkirk: the river avon, falkirk is a river in scotland....
www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/avon_river_new_zealand   (231 words)

  
 National Rivers: Links for Australia and New Zealand, on Australia and New Zealand whitewater, paddling, canoeing, ...
National Rivers: Links for Australia and New Zealand, on Australia and New Zealand whitewater, paddling, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, fly-fishing, river conservation, river access, and river law in Australia and New Zealand.
River guidebooks and videos about Australia and New Zealand.
The National Rivers Website and the Rivers of Australia and New Zealand section are made possible by the generosity of the members of the National Organization for Rivers (NORS.) To start or extend your membership, go to NORS Memberships.
www.adventuresports.com /river/nors/world/au-links.htm   (286 words)

  
 WWF-New Zealand: for a living planet
WWF-New Zealand, part of the global conservation network, is celebrating Seaweek by encouraging New Zealanders to learn more about our marine environment and develop a deeper appreciation for our marine biodiversity.
WWF-New Zealand has made a real difference to the state of the environment, the National Chairman of Buddle Findlay, Sarah Roberts, said yesterday at an event marking the organisation's 30th birthday in New Zealand.
WWF-New Zealand today called on all political parties to commit to urgent action for the environment, education and overseas development, should they be part of the next government.
www.wwf.org.nz   (739 words)

  
 Scoop - New Zealand News
Once seen as the party that protects the poor and dispossessed, Labour has recently come under fire from some new and unlikely champions of the marginalised poor — Business New Zealand, the National Party and Roger Kerr of the Business Roundtable.
Those who as, Dr Don Brash said, are "too old" or "too brown" to get a job are being championed by those on the right side of New Zealand politics through the introduction of a 90 day probationary period whereby an employer can fire a new employee at will.
Witnesses from New Zealand and abroad will include those testifying to Mr Zaoui's character and claims that he poses no risk to New Zealand's national security.
www.scoop.co.nz   (2410 words)

  
 The Fly Fishing Loop
guide to river barrow area in SE Ireland
Professional guides on the world famous Bow River provide you with the fishing adventure of a lifetime.
"The Owen River Lodge is a newly opened, luxury, specialist fly fishing lodge located in the Nelson Lakes district of the South Island of New Zealand."
www.flydepot.com /ffloop/list.pl?ringid=flyfishingloop   (440 words)

  
 ipedia.com: List of rivers of New Zealand Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
ipedia.com: List of rivers of New Zealand Article
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Aan River Acheron River Ada River Adams River Ahaura River Ahuriri River Ahuroa Ri...
List of rivers of New Zealand Article - ipedia.com
www.ipedia.com /list_of_rivers_of_new_zealand.html   (155 words)

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