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  Music of New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
New Zealand music is a significant component of the culture of New Zealand.
As the largest nation in Polynesia, New Zealand's music is influenced by the indigenous Maori and immigrants from the Pacific region.
The genesis of New Zealand hip hop began from such elements as the release of the 1979 US gangster movie The Warriors, and the rise of the breakdancing craze, both of which emanated from New York City.
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 New Caledonia - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Since 1986 New Caledonia is on a United Nations list of non-self-governing territories, a list that also includes such places as the American Samoa, the British Falkland Islands, or the New Zealand territory of Tokelau, but which noticeably does not include places like Tibet or Irian Jaya.
New Caledonia is also allowed to engage in international cooperation with independent countries of the Pacific Ocean.
New Caledonia was also the name of an early settlement in western Canada which later became part of British Columbia; see New Caledonia (Canada).
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /new_caledonia.htm   (1635 words)

  
 New Zealand 19 Days Paradise | New Zealand Motorcycle Tours | New Zealand
Explore the North and South Island of New Zealand - the land of the long white cloud, as the Maori say by Motorcycle and choose from a wide range of Harley-Davidson, BMW, Honda or Triumph Motorcycles we are providing in New Zealand.
In the afternoon we are leaving north island by ferry Interislander or by katamaran The Lynx to Picton.
New Zealand's tallest mountain, the snow covered Mount Cook with its 3.753 m awaits us and in the foothills the world famous Hermitage Hotel.
www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/14860.html   (1354 words)

  
 New Zealand Outdoorsman Adventure
New Zealand is truly the "World's Greatest Outdoor Playground." Its spectacular landscape includes vast mountain chains, steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests.
Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and sprawls across wide open plains almost at the tip of the South Island and the area is home to millions of sheep and some of the world's biggest sheep farms.
Paradise duck hunting is exciting as these large ducks drop almost straight down out of the sky onto the duck ponds.
www.sdpheasants.com /newzealand   (2798 words)

  
 Tokelau (New Zealand)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Queen and New Zealand are represented by an Administrator.
When it was managed by a New Zealand official, they kindly supplied any requested information and they even had an excellent periodical magazine, but since the islanders took over they have greatly neglected this important aspect of their [public] relations.
Tokelau is still very much a colony of New Zealand, and thus the official flag of Tokelau is the New Zealand flag (for records sake).
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 New Zealand
New Zealand's resident population is provisionally estimated to be 3.94 million (2001-based estimates).
New Zealand has 6000 kilometres of coast line and nowhere is more than 120km from the coast.
New Zealand, about 1,250 miles southeast of Australia, consists of two main islands and a number of smaller.
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 Education in New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
All teachers in New Zealand primary and secondary schools, and early childhood services are required by law to be registered with the NZ Teachers Council.
The official journal, the British Review of New Zealand Studies BRONZS is published once a year and aims to encourage the study of all aspects of New Zealand.
New Zealand and Australian Studies a section of the Western Social Science Association whose purpose is to promote the scholarly study of New Zealand and Australia in North America.
www.enzed.com /sch.html   (1123 words)

  
 New Zealand hiking & climbing Mount Aspiring National Park Wanaka New Zealand
The wild and remote nature of New Zealand's landscape and weather means that for most people, backcountry travel is limited to well established walking trails.
New Zealand Wild Walks is based out of Wanaka and Queenstown.
We specialise in hiking and climbing in New Zealand's Mt Aspiring National Park and the South West World Heritage Area - where the scenery is always spectacular, and the challenges many.
www.wildwalks.co.nz   (427 words)

  
 Paradise, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paradise is a location at the head of Lake Wakatipu in the South Island of New Zealand, closed to the settlement of Glenorchy.
Sheep and cattle farming is carried out in the surrounding area.
 This New Zealand location article is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paradise,_New_Zealand   (98 words)

  
 Hunters Paradise
The main breeds of ducks are mallard duck, paradise duck and the grey duck.
We are able to offer visiting hunters to New Zealand the opportunity to hunt both free range and safari park animals.
New Zealand has lots to offer with so much coastline, awe-inspiring mountains ranges, pristine rivers and lakes and all within a days drive.
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 Africa New Zealand cycling tours, mountain biking, culture and wildlife tours, holidays, vacations and safaris
Small group travel by bike is the ultimate way to immerse yourself in the culture, wildlife and landscapes of any destination.
Our bike trips are fully vehicle supported so you get to experience the best of the local landscape, people, culture and wildlife with the comfort and security of a vehicle to carry all of your gear, or you if you need a break from the saddle.
Travel "Down under" and bike in the adventure paradise of NEW ZEALAND.
www.escapeadv.com   (266 words)

  
 Is There Trouble In Paradise?: In New Zealand ~ by Candy Green
The most hopeful reality I experience daily about New Zealand as a nation and Christchurch as a city, is that it is big enough to have all the hells of the first world, but small enough to be creative in attempting to solve them.
On February 6, 1840, representatives of the United Tribes of New Zealand and the Crown of England, Queen Victoria, signed a Treaty at Waitangi in the North Island.
These are the cultural roots of the native New Zealander, he said, typified by this couple, his ancestors, as they worked together to build a family and a nation.
www.escapeartist.com /efam/56/New_Zealand_Living.html   (2858 words)

  
 Travellers Paradise - New Zealand
New Zealand is situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman sea, half way between the equator and the south pole.
New Zealand is made up of two islands, the North and the South Island.
New Zealand is around the same size as Great Britain but has a population of only 4 million people, and from that 1 quarter live in Auckland!
www.travellersparadise.co.nz /newzealand.htm   (267 words)

  
 Tourism Conference - Home
The New Zealand Tourism Conference is recognised as the most important annual forum by the key players in the New Zealand tourism industry.
The theme for this year is ‘Managing Paradise’, and will focus on marketing paradise, managing the natural environment in paradise and managing the tourism business in paradise.
The New Zealand Tourism Conference will be held at SKYCITY from 19-21 September 2005 in Auckland.
www.nztourismconference.co.nz   (75 words)

  
 About NZ
New Zealand’s awesome landscapes, lush forests, amazing wildlife and pleasant climate make it a haven for many outdoor activities, and a great place to unwind.
New Zealand society is diverse, sophisticated, and multicultural, and the honesty, friendliness, and openness of Kiwis will impress you.
Many New Zealand artists are currently enjoying success on a global scale, including Hayley Westenra, Ben Makisi and Neil Dawson.
www.newzealand.com /travel/about-nz/about-nz-home.cfm   (238 words)

  
 New Zealand hostels - Hostels in New Zealand
Most hostels in New Zealand are privately owned but many are also part of networks including BBH (Budget Backpacker Hostels) which has over 290 hostels, VIP which has close to 100 hostels, and YHA which has 63 affiliated hostels.
Like the AAA star rating in Australia, New Zealand also has its own Qualmark system which is recognised by Tourism New Zealand.
Hostels in New Zealand tend to have friendly staff with many having excellent local knowledge and many New Zealand hostels have travel agents that can book your tours for you.
www.hostels.com /nz.html   (222 words)

  
 New Zealand Paradise Holidays .:. ABOUT US .:. Luxury Helicopter Holidays, Golfing, Fishing, Accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
New Zealand Paradise Holidays Ltd is a travel tourism company specialising in luxury helicopter holidays and
Combined with New Zealand's top luxury lodges and the some of the world's most breathtaking scenery, this will be one of our client's lifetime travel highlights.
Graham was the Inbound Development Manager for Air New Zealand, and also participated as a member on many tourism related industry boards.
www.nzparadise.co.nz /new_site/aboutus/index.htm   (425 words)

  
 Queenstown New Zealand Accommodation - Little Paradise Lodge
Located on Lake Wakatipu and only 20 minutes drive from Queenstown New Zealand, Little Paradise Guesthouse offers relaxing accommodation situated in a beautiful garden with hundreds of different flowers and a big natural swimming pool.
Little Paradise Guesthouse is as the name suggests - a quiet and restful place to relax or a base from which to take advantage of all the surrounding area has to offer.
In addition to accommodation, Little Paradise Guesthouse offers easy access to the high adventure activities Queenstown has become famous for, as well as easy access to New Zealand's famous Routeburn and Greenstone walking tracks.
www.littleparadise.co.nz   (120 words)

  
 Bird Hunts Trophy Hunt NZ
Your Turkey and Geese are taken in the South Canterbury Region of the South Island of New Zealand.
The New Zealand native Paradise Shelduck is similar to a Goose in call and speed and provides very exciting shooting.
This bird is taken from the Tekapo Region (Tekapo is the name of a lake, a river, and a locality), and from Waimate in South Canterbury.
trophyhuntingnz.8k.com /birdhunts.html   (260 words)

  
 Censorship In Paradise:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
New Zealand has a lot of things going for it.
You see, New Zealand has a governmental agency called the Office of Film and Literature Classification, created by a 1993 law which unified the previous three agencies in charge of suppressing various media.
For possession of cannabis, John paid a mere $350 fine (that's New Zealand dollars; in US currency, the fine was $155).
www.loompanics.com /Articles/CensorshipInParadise.html   (2026 words)

  
 New Zealand: An Adventurer's Paradise, Regional , New Zealand Regional, .New Zealand Regional
New Zealand is not completely defined by the friendly and whimsical nature of its citizens (known as Kiwis), nor by the sensational nature of its homespun participatory sport creations.
Adventures of a more cerebral and picturesque sort abound as the South Island of New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most stunning scenery.
New Zealand, privileged by its remoteness, is done justice by a minimum stay of two weeks.
www.realadventures.com /listings/1024428.htm   (825 words)

  
 Paradise Experiences New Zealand - Study/Special Tours
Welcome to Paradise Experiences NZ Paradise Experiences New Zealand Limited (PENZ) was established in 1996 by Principal Director Lynn Scott, to meet the growing demand from international agents to place client students into New Zealand secondary schools for short and long term periods.
Specialized tours and visits can be developed to suit individuals and groups and all requests are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.
New Zealand is a safe and exciting destination and offers an enormous range of educational and cultural experiences.
www.paradiseexperiences.co.nz   (183 words)

  
 New Zealand Accommodation travel and tourism information
New Zealand Accommodation is a countrywide travel and tourism resource with accommodation, tours, transport, activities coming events.
There is always something going on in New Zealand just check our events calendar for an event that may be of interest to you.
If you live in New Zealand or you are visiting from overseas and are looking for an hotel on a stopover or as part of a world tour, please visit our sister site, www.hotelslookandbook.com where you will find destinations worldwide.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~waiheke   (196 words)

  
 Introduction to Cycle Touring in New Zealand
LENGTH OF STAY: New Zealand is a relatively small country but there is a lot to see.
It may sound a long time but a month on each island may not be enough, especially if you plan to have a good look round, walk some of the tracks, linger in special spots or just sit out the bad weather.
But New Zealand is such an easy country to travel round that most people go independently.
www.paradise-press.co.nz /intro.html   (1446 words)

  
 Cher looking to buy a tropical paradise in New Zealand - New Zealand Boards
We are an online community dedicated to providing a place for Kiwis to meet people from New Zealand and around the world...
During an exclusive photo shoot the perfectly groomed Cher said she had engaged a real estate agent to find the right block of land between her two New Zealand performances.
She has already looked at several properties and was meeting the agent to look at pictures of more.
www.nzboards.com /forums/lounge/2525-cher-looking-buy-tropical-paradise-new-zealand.html   (352 words)

  
 Virtual tour of New Zealand: Auckland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Auckland is New Zealand's largest urban area with a population of just under a million people.
Auckland is the centre of commerce and industry, and is perhaps the most vibrant, bustling and multicultural city in New Zealand.
It is a water lover's paradise, with some of the best beaches, swimming, diving, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and watersports in the country.
www.auckland.nz.com /tour/Auckland   (206 words)

  
 New Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock FM-FY
Stylistically, the music that is presented on the new Focus album, Focus 8, brings to the listener not only the familiar, distinctively original, and immediately recognizable spirit of this Legend, but also a decent dose of something new, which wasn't typical for a "classic" Focus.
News 2/9/04: Joe Bergamini has disbanded the previously-mentioned Power Windows band and has now joined Happy The Man as their new drummer.
The new French TV album is not only as outstanding as their previous masterpiece The Violence of Amateurs, but also, it clearly shows that the words like "repetition", "stagnation", and not to mention "decadence", aren't applicable to such true Heroes of Prog as French TV.
www.gepr.net /fm.html   (15647 words)

  
 Auckland
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand with a population of over one million people.
Auckland represents the largest urban city in New Zealand and is recognized as having the largest concentration of Polynesian people in the world.
Dare to be adventurous and jump 192m off the Skytower, climb the Harbour Bridge, ride a rollercoaster, bungy off the Harbour Bridge, canyon deep into a cave, bike or hike a mountain track, or four-wheel-drive in the mud.
www.ki-wi.co.nz /auckland.htm   (821 words)

  
 CYCLOTOUR New Zealand Biking
Beautiful New Zealand with its fiords, mountains and rural roads.
For bicyclists, New Zealand is a delightful place to pedal around.
Pedallers' Paradise: North Island and Pedallers' Paradise: South Island by Nigel Rushton fully describe road trips on both of the Islands which comprise New Zealand.
www.cyclotour.com /NewZealand.htm   (822 words)

  
 New Zealand books, New Zealand history (book reviews)
James Belich: A History of the New Zealanders*
The Evolution and Behavior of a New Zealand Parrot
New Zealand South Island - Westland + Southern Alps (2002)
dannyreviews.com /s/New_Zealand.html   (125 words)

  
 Paradise: New Zealand's Natural Soundscape
Over this vast period of geological time New Zealand has varied dramatically in size, shape and location, wandering a few millimetres each year on its tectonic plates.
Some creatures were so well adapted to New Zealand's isolation that, over tens of millions of years, they found little need to change at all, like the tuatara lizard and the most venerable of all insects, the weta.
This CD was recorded over many years by David Antony Clark, a New Zealand musician known internationally for his development of the neo-primal music genre; a synthesis of environmental soundscape and electronic musical composition.
www.tasmantis.com   (565 words)

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