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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 November 1840.
New Zealand was involved in a Constitutional Convention in March 1891 in Sydney, New South Wales, along with the Australian colonies.
New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_Zealand   (5216 words)

  
 New Zealand - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
The population of New Zealand is mostly of European descent, with the indigenous Māori as the largest minority.
Elizabeth II is the Queen of New Zealand and is represented in the country by a non-political Governor-General.
New Zealand was involved in a Constitutional Convention in March 1891 in Sydney, New South Wales, along with the then-colonies of Australia.
www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/n/e/w/New_Zealand_2311.html   (4258 words)

  
 New Zealand
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-Australian Colonies.
New Zealand's most popular sports are rugby (primarily rugby union but also rugby league), soccer (the most popular sport amongst children), cricket, and netball (the sport with the most players); golf, tennis, rowing, cycling and a variety of water sports, particularly sailing.
new-zealand.ask.dyndns.dk   (2717 words)

  
 ★ New Zealand Information. Information about NZ
New Zealand is somewhat isolated in the ocean and consists of two main islands (prosaically known as the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands.
To the south is Antarctica and to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga.
New Zealand is world-famous among glider pilots for hosting the 1995 Gliding World Cup at Omarama in North Otago near the centre of the South Island.
www.mkiwi.com /New+Zealand+information   (2474 words)

  
 New Zealand - MaxTravelz
New Zealand was the last significant land mass to be inhabited by humans, both in terms of indigenous settlement and European domination.
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.
www.maxtravelz.com /new_zealand.htm   (8190 words)

  
 Elevated serum prostate-specific antigen levels and public health implications in three New Zealand ethnic groups: ...
Ethnicity was determined on a self-identification basis (as in the 1986 New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings ethnicity question; NZHIS 2001).
New Zealand European men (at 5.2%) have a higher proportion of prostate cancers in relation to elevated PSA levels than all other groups, followed by African-Americans (2.3%), Pacific Islands (2.2%), Maori (2.1%), and American Europeans (1.9%).
While, overall, New Zealand European men have the highest cumulative risk of prostate cancer (2.4%), Maori men have the highest cumulative risk in the 40-49 year age group (1.4%) and Pacific Islands men have the highest cumulative risk in the 50-59 and 60-69 year age groups (2.1 and 4.4% respectively).
www.nzma.org.nz /journal/118-1209/1295   (4535 words)

  
 New Zealand Glass from the Glass Encyclopedia
By 1902 there was such a desperate shortage of bottles in New Zealand that the Government took action in 1903 by putting bottles on the free import list.
There is a wealth of glass with commemorative messages from New Zealand events like the New Zealand International Exhibition of 1907, the Dunedin Exhibition of 1925, and local events like the Hawera Show of 1917.
In 1980 the New Zealand Society of Artists in Glass was founded, and in 1981 another international workshop was organised.
www.glassencyclopedia.com /NewZealandglass.html   (801 words)

  
 Moving to New Zealand : European Van Lines
New Zealand is known as a cultural mecca with an identity that belies it's relatively isolated South Pacific locality.
New Zealand is also home to rugby's traditional powerhouse, the world famous 'All Blacks', and was the host of the last two America's Cup yachting regattas.
New Zealand is a country that loves its sport and people who are granted a New Zealand visa can expect to adopt the passionate sporting culture that is distinct to New Zealand.
www.evl.co.uk /moving-to-new-zealand.htm   (542 words)

  
 New Zealand
New Zealand's full participation in number of defense alliances lapsed by the 1980s.
New Zealand is heavily dependent on trade - particularly in agricultural products - to drive growth, and it has been affected by the global economic slowdown and the slump in commodity prices.
Thus far the New Zealand economy has been relatively resilient, achieving about 3% growth in 2001, but the New Zealand business cycle tends to lag the US cycle by about six months, so the worst of the downturn may not hit until mid-2002.
www.paulnoll.com /Locations/visiting-New-Zealand.html   (419 words)

  
 Deputy Prime Minister - European Union - New Zealand Partnership Briefings
New Zealanders are investing in Europe too - to the tune of $640 million in 1995.
New Zealands membership of the Cairns Group of countries for example was a reflection of the need we saw to safeguard the interests of primary producing countries.
For the New Zealand producer, manufacturer, exporter, or business person the lesson of New Zealands deregulated economy is not that the Government should jump in and hold your hand every step of the way.
www.executive.govt.nz /93-96/minister/dpm/dps0310.htm   (1934 words)

  
 New Zealand
The first European to come to New Zealand was Dutchman Abel van Tasman who sailed to New Zealand from Australia in 1642.
The Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti O Waitangi) lays the foundation for the way Mäori and other New Zealanders share responsibility for this country and is considered the founding document of the nation of New Zealand.
After Tonga we are heading in to New Zealand for a weekend men's meeting and church ministry.
www.goodnewsmedia.com /newzealand   (380 words)

  
 European explorers - The Exploration of New Zealand - NZHistory.net.nz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-24)
New Zealand in History web-page, outlining French colonists in New Zealand, the Akaroa settlement, and the conflicting French and British interests.
Summary of du Fresne's voyages to the Pacific and New Zealand.
Laplace's 1831 visit to New Zealand caused a stir when it was roumoured that he had taken New Zealand for France.
www.nzhistory.net.nz /culture/630   (1551 words)

  
 new zealand
About the size of Colorado, New Zealand is a mountainous island nation.
The demand for New Zealand men to fill existing works is not even being met.
Since the normal migration pattern is from New Zealand to Australia, sending students abroad too often means losing them to local ministry.
www.bmm.org /BMM/WhereWeServe/Pacific/newzealand.htm   (318 words)

  
 Mad Cow Scare: Australia, New Zealand Ban European Meats
Managing director of the Australia New Zealand Food Authority, Ian Lindenmayer, is recommending that consumers check the labels on any imported foods they have and discard corned beef, luncheon meat, frankfurters and other products which contain beef with a European country of origin.
Australia and New Zealand have agreed that following the suspension and voluntary withdrawal of products from sale, a formal certification process will be established to assess future imports to ensure they are BSE free.
On December 4, 2000, European Union farm ministers agreed to impose tough new measures to fight mad cow disease, including tightening controls on animal feed and excluding older cattle from the food chain.
www.ens-newswire.com /ens/jan2001/2001-01-09-01.asp   (1044 words)

  
 Bay European - New Zealand’s Premier Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo dealers, located in the Bay of Plenty, New ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-24)
Bay European - New Zealand’s Premier Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo dealers, located in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
Bay European is one of New Zealand's premier Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo dealers, located in the Bay of Plenty.
On offer is one of New Zealand's leading selection of new and pre-owned vehicles plus authorised parts and service centres for all brands we represent.
bayeuropean.co.nz   (155 words)

  
 Abel Janszoon Tasman - New Zealand in History
On 13th December 1642, the coast of New Zealand came into view, and Tasman noted in his journal "groot hooch verheven landt" (a large land, uplifted high).
The area of New Zealand which Tasman sighted was in the vicinity of the coast between modern Hokitika and Okarito, on the west coast of the South Island.
The very first time the name "New Zealand" appeared in history was in 1606, when the Dutch ship "Duyfken" set off on a search for gold and riches, rumoured to be somewhere in the Spice Islands region.
history-nz.org /discovery1.html   (1742 words)

  
 4BR downunder | articles | 2005 National Band of New Zealand - European Tour
The National Band of New Zealand has been invited to join with the Blue Devils Band from USA and the National Field Band of South Africa for this special concert to be held at the very large Parkstad Limburg Stadium.
It promises to be a very exciting event and based upon their past successes, the National Band of New Zealand is very keen to be part of this prestigious event.
Fascinating glimpses of the art and culture of New Zealand's Maori people are provided by the group of twelve entertainers accompanying the 2005 National Band of New Zealand on its four week tour of Singapore, Great Britain, Germany and the Netherlands.
www.4barsrest.com /articles/2005/art468.asp   (1491 words)

  
 New Zealand Splendeur Tours - Tour New Zealand with your private driver-guide
I am Swiss and New Zealander, and I speak English, French, Polish, Italian and basic German.
I have had eleven-years' tour and travel experience throughout New Zealand and hold a Rolls-Royce Factory Chauffeur's Certificate, qualifying me for my role as your driver-guide of private tours.
Tour selector: select your New Zealand tour according to the time of the year or your special interests
nzst.co.nz /english.html   (389 words)

  
 New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-24)
The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907 and a democratic government now governs the country.
Dean is an associate missionary with CMS New Zealand.
Global Teams is open to additional opportunities to partner with missionaries from New Zealand to reach the unreached people groups of the world.
www.global-teams.org /fields/nz.htm   (162 words)

  
 New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-24)
New Zealand is a country of rare seismic beauty: glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud.
The people, bound in a culture that melds European with Maori ancestry, are resourceful, helpful and overwhelmingly friendly.
Because it's such a compact place, travel within New Zealand - whether by plane, bus, rail, car or bicycle - is affordable and efficient.
www.poltskof.com /new_zealand.htm   (237 words)

  
 Learn Spanish | French | German | Italian | Speak a European language | European Language Academy Auckland New Zealand
European Language Academy (ELA) is a widely recognised boutique European language school located in Ponsonby, Auckland.
We are the only academy of its kind in New Zealand offering courses in French / German / Spanish / Italian and other European languages other than English.
ELA is an exciting and dynamic place to learn European languages at any level, where you will have the opportunity to speak from the first class.
www.eurolang.co.nz   (155 words)

  
 Australia, New Zealand ban European beef
CANBERRA, JAN 5: Australia and New Zealand will ban all beef imports from Europe to protect consumers from the human variant of mad cow disease, the federal government said today.
It was not immediately clear how much beef Australia and New Zealand import from Europe, but Australia has a large domestic beef industry and imports little of the meat.
The move came as the Australia New Zealand Food Authority(ANZFA) announced other steps to safeguard the food supply against effects of the deadly brain wasting disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, the human form of mad cow disease.
www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/20010106/iin06026.html   (161 words)

  
 CTV.ca | Australia, New Zealand ban European beef
5 2001 6:40 AM ET Starting Monday, European beef won't be allowed into Australia or New Zealand in the wake of a mad cow disease scare, government officials said Friday.
Beef from 30 European countries, including Belgium, Denmark, France and Germany, will be affected by the ban.
Australia and New Zealand have one of the safest food supplies in the world and the current steps are intended to keep it that way,
www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1025814635931_21223835   (206 words)

  
 European Bathroomware - Metrix New Zealand
Welcome to METRIX New Zealand - suppliers of European bathroomware to the New Zealand and Australian Markets.
Formed in 1988, Metrix is 100% New Zealand owned with offices in NZ and Australia.
Conceived to offer a single source of leading European bathroomware, Metrix is one of NZ’s largest supplier to the commercial market (hotels / apartments).
www.metrix.co.nz   (98 words)

  
 European Observatory... - New Zealand
European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies > Research topics > Targets for health * > Target Country pages
Implementing the New Zealand Health Strategy 2003; The Minister of Health's third report on progress on the New Zealand Health Strategy, Ministry of Health,
The 10 overall goals contain 61 objectives from which the 13 targets have been chosen.
www.who.dk /observatory/Studies/targets/20050810_1   (211 words)

  
 History - New Zealand - Oceania: arrival new, government world, first people, new zealand, european settlement
The first people to settle New Zealand were the Maori, who called the islands Aotearoa (“Land of the Long White Cloud”).
The Maori were part of the extraordinary spread of Polynesian peoples across the far-flung islands of the Pacific Ocean between 1,000 and 3,000 years ago.
Although scholars have long debated the time of their arrival in New Zealand, the strongest evidence to date indicates that the first major Maori settlement was established about ad 1200.
www.countriesquest.com /oceania/new_zealand/history.htm   (100 words)

  
 Euroline New Zealand - European Vehicle Specialists
Euroline New Zealand was incorported to provide New Zealanders with Quality Used European vehicles without large european "Dealer" prices.
Our vehicles are hand picked from Europe and Asia and are imported to New Zealand and available to the public at a true "Import" price.
We will provide an AA Inspection on all our vehicles so you be sure you know exactly what you would be buying.
www.eurolineautos.com   (148 words)

  
 New Zealand News - Media Monitoring Service by EIN News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-24)
Visit the World Factbook for detailed information about New Zealand.
Anand Satyanand sworn in New Zealand governor general
TWO DECISIONS FOR JILLJill Smolenski is New Zealand harness racing's owner of the moment with a couple of equations to solve.
www.einnews.com /newzealand   (467 words)

  
 The World Factbook 2004 -- New Zealand
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.
Over the past 20 years the government has transformed New Zealand from an agrarian economy dependent on concessionary British market access to a more industrialized, free market economy that can compete globally.
Per capita income has been rising and is now 80% of the level of the four largest EU economies.
www.brainyatlas.com /geos/nz.html   (1031 words)

  
 New Zealand Trade and Enterprise - New Zealand's Economic Development Agency
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise - New Zealand's Economic Development Agency
New Zealand food and beverages make a splash in Thailand
Visit these New Zealand Trade and Enterprise related websites:
www.nzte.govt.nz   (59 words)

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