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  New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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 Russell, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Russell, formerly known as Kororareka, was the first permanent European settlement in New Zealand.
Russell is situated in the Bay of Islands, in the far north of the North Island.
When the Colony of New Zealand was founded in that year, Governor Hobson was reluctant to choose Kororareka as his capital.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Russell,_New_Zealand   (393 words)

  
 Russell, New Zealand -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
Russell, formerly known as Kororareka, was the first permanent European settlement in (An independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery) New Zealand.
Russell is situated in the (additional info and facts about Bay of Islands) Bay of Islands, in the far north of the (The smaller but more populous of two main islands of New Zealand; separated from South Island by Cook Strait) North Island.
When European and American ships began visiting New Zealand in the early (additional info and facts about 1800s) 1800s the (The Oceanic language spoken by the Maori people in New Zealand) Maori quickly recognised that there were great advantages to be gained by contact and trade with these strangers.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ru/russell,_new_zealand.htm   (426 words)

  
 AUDLEY TRAVEL - New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
We are different to most other travel companies, all our New Zealand specialists have extensive first-hand knowledge of the country borne out of their own travels or even living there.
New Zealand has everything that the inquisitive and discerning traveller could wish for in a destination: excellent hotels of character, fine local wines and great food, a wonderful climate, genuine hospitality, abundant flora and fauna - much of it endemic - and cosmopolitan cities.
New Zealand does not have an extensive rail network, but what there is, tracks through some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes in the Southern Hemisphere.
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 Russell, New Zealand - TheBestLinks.com - Kororareka, Auckland, William Hobson, First Maori War, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
Kororareka, Russell, New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand, William...
Russell, formerly known as Kororareka, was the first European settlement in New Zealand.
Russell is situated in the Bay of Islands.
www.thebestlinks.com /Kororareka.html   (350 words)

  
 Journey North Mystery Class Spring 2005
Russell School is the oldest school in New Zealand and was opened in 1839.
Russell is one of the first settlements in New Zealand, and was the original capital.
Russell and the surrounding area is a Kiwi Sanctuary, where pests like cats, rats and weasels are eradicated to assist the Kiwi population.
www.learner.org /jnorth/mclass/spring2005/Intro5.html   (526 words)

  
 Russell Holiday Homes & Houses to rent - Northland, New Zealand
The first capital of New Zealand, Russell (originally Kororareka, meaning "sweet blue penguin") is home to NZs oldest church (complete with musket holes!), Hone Hekes famous flagstaff, and is also rich in French history (if not for the British, one would be speaking French today!).
Russell also hosts the Tall Ships Race (first Sunday of the year), the Oyster Festival in September and the Coastal Classic at Labour Weekend.
Kingimoon Cottage & Marlin Maison, Cottage in Russell, Northland, New Zealand
www.holidayhomes.co.nz /northland/russell.htm   (654 words)

  
 RC :: Accommodation in Russell, Hotels in Russell, Bay of Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
Located in the Bay of Islands, Russell (Kororareke) was the first capital of New Zealand.
Russell is part of living history, set against a background of the irradiant blue water of the bay.
Russell Cottages echo the charm and history that is, Russell.
russellcottages.co.nz   (220 words)

  
 General information websites about New Zealand
N ew Zealand's colourful history commences from the time when the Rangitata Land mass separates from the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana 80 million years ago, evolving to become modern New Zealand.
New Zealand's public libraries contribute to the development of an enriched, literate and learning society.
Russell was the first capital of New Zealand and one of the first European settlements.
www.nzsbdirectory.co.nz /NZSB_General_information.html   (246 words)

  
 Russell Investment Group Ltd — New Zealand: Executive Staff Profiles (Russell.com)
Edward J. Schuck is the Managing Director of Russell Investment Group Ltd. In this role, he is responsible for the management of Russell's operations in New Zealand and for the marketing and provision of Russell services to key public and private sector institutional clients.
In this role he is responsible for the investment consulting practice and the provision of consulting services to key public and private sector institutional clients, such as Crown financial insitutions, superannuation funds, local councils and charitable trusts.
In this role he is responsible for the sale of Russell's investment solutions and the provision of ongoing investment services to key public and private sector institutional clients, such as Crown financial institutions, superannuation funds, local councils and charitable trusts.
www.russell.com /NZ/About_Russell/Corporate_Info/Executive_Staff   (491 words)

  
 Russell Urban Area Community Profile(published)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
The unemployment rate in Russell was 5.9 percent, compared with 7.5 percent for all of New Zealand.
The average household size in Russell was 2.1 people, compared with 2.7 for all of New Zealand.
For dwellings that were rented, the average weekly rent paid for permanent private dwellings in Russell was $173, compared with $174 for New Zealand as a whole.
www2.stats.govt.nz /domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/204-ua   (571 words)

  
 New Zealand map and information page
Recently in the news as the film site for the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the stunning islands of New Zealand were originally settled by the wandering Polynesian Maori.
News of these beautiful and fertile islands began to spread across the globe.
As the Dutch began to lose their supremacy at sea, New Zealand was subsequently claimed by Britain in 1840.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/oceania/nz.htm   (428 words)

  
 Apple hits back by Russell Brown | New Zealand Listener
Napster is back with new management and a business model that won't get it sued, and even Microsoft is weighing into Internet music retail.
The praise is warranted: I recently took a new 12" G4 PowerBook away on business for a week, and I can faithfully say that it was the nicest portable computer I have ever used.
A new feature called Exposé is simply brilliant: with a single keystroke, you can see all open windows at once (laid out like a flat plan), all the windows in a particular application, or none at all.
www.listener.co.nz /default,1114.sm   (666 words)

  
 New Zealand Pictures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
The sewage treatment center in the nearby town of Russell has had many cost overruns and is still not operational.
I have seen a few flocks of sheep but there are far more cows than sheep in northern New Zealand.
New Zealand Pictures from November and December 2002
www.kellnet.com /laboatique/html2/NewZealand2.html   (760 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - David Russell Lange (Australian And New Zealand History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
David Russell Lange[lang] Pronunciation Key, 1942–, New Zealand politician.
After receiving his law degree he fought for the rights of the underprivileged in Auckland and was elected to the House of Representatives in 1977.
He drew the ire of the United States when he banned nuclear-armed or nuclear-powered ships from New Zealand's ports in 1985.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/L/Lange-Da.html   (239 words)

  
 New Zealand Schools Debating Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
The Council is responsible for Regional Championships that are held throughout New Zealand in Terms I and II of the scool year.
At the National Championships the Russell McVeagh New Zealand Secondary Schools Debating Team is selected to represent New Zealand at the World Schools Debating Championships.
While the NZSDC is committed to seeing New Zealand win at an international level, it also seeks to foster debating at the 'grassroots' in New Zealand schools.
www.debating.org.nz /about.html   (161 words)

  
 The Maori - New Zealand in History
Heyerdahl bases his theory on the fact that the kumara, staple cultivated food crop of the pre-European New Zealand Māori, originates from central South America.
The exact date of Polynesian settlement of the islands of New Zealand is also unknown.
The first Polynesians settled mainly around the coast of New Zealand, and especially the east coast, which was more hospitable and temperate in climate.
history-nz.org /maori.html   (1055 words)

  
 Luxury accommodation nelson, new zealand. Self contained cottage Jane Evans's 39 Russell
Step into the world of celebrated New Zealand Artist Jane Evans - share the full sensory experience of colour, harmony, privacy and independence.
FROMMER’S awarded “39 Russell” their Highest Rating under “The Best of New Zealand” and “The Best Bed-and-Breakfast” categories in the 2nd edition.
Regrettably, 39 RUSSELL is unsuitable for children under 12 years of age
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 James Russell Watt : New Zealand All Black   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
Russell Watt was a talented back who played all of his rugby for the All Blacks as a wing, but he was just as accomplished in other positions and spent much of his time in club and provincial matches at either fullback or in the midfield.
In 1958, just after touring Japan with the New Zealand under 23 selection, he had moved to Wellington and he played for that union's representative side up until 1964, making 63 appearances.
The 1905/6 New Zealand team touring Britain were the first to be so named.
www.rugbymuseum.co.nz /ABProfilee.asp?level1=All_Blacks&Level2=ABC&IDID=932   (923 words)

  
 Bay of Islands Immigration Consulting - Russell, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
Welcome to unpolluted and nuclear free Northland and the Bay of Islands, one of New Zealand's premier holiday destinations and most desirable places to live.
Whether you're a visitor, student, or wanting to live or work here, (or anywhere in New Zealand) the law requires that you have a valid permit or visa.
He is the only mobile consultant in New Zealand visiting clients in home, hotel, yacht or even on the beach.
www.bay-of-islands-immigration.co.nz   (198 words)

  
 Ghostwriter, Editor, New Zealand
His work has appeared in New Zealand newspapers and magazines, the UK Guardian, as well as many other British publications.
With a Doctorate in English and numerous publications in New Zealand cultural history I can undertake research, writing, editing and proofreading in any style from academic to informal, brochure to book-length.
He appreciates the value of direct, succinct communication and is adept at clearing the overgrowth or reforming text to reveal pith and character.
www.writerfind.com /edit.htm   (1948 words)

  
 Pleppin: New Zealand - Russell New Zealand - Tourism Information Guides   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
A quick ferry ride across the water from Paihia is the charming, elegant township of Russell.
It’s hard to believe that this romantic place was once known as “the hell hole of the Pacific” when it was the shore leave destination for sailors, whalers and traders during the 19th century.
Russell is still a preference for boaties today who seek safe anchorage and pleasure.
www.pleppin.com /New-Zealand/Northland/Russell.shtml   (281 words)

  
 Russell Hotels - New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
You’ll find a wide range of Russell hotels to choose from here on New Zealand’s leading travel information website.
Russell has numerous hotels catering to all tastes and budgets.
This picturesque town is firmly established as one of New Zealand's most popular holiday spots and a world-famous base for big game fishing.
www.jasons.co.nz /landingpages/russell-hotels.htm   (189 words)

  
 New Zealand
We sailed from Motorua island to Keri Keri, where the New Year's party of the Millennium was to be held at the Gallivant's owner's home.
We motored from Keri Keri to Russell to pick up wedding guests and then motored to Roberton Island, where the ceremony was to be held later that day.
The inn that we stayed in was called the Arcadia and was built from the remains of a sailing ship that crashed on shore 100 years ago, and was fortified with whale bone.
www.seanet.com /~steffenson/_private/NewZealand/newzeal.html   (430 words)

  
 Jack Russell Terriers in New Zealand at Siroutlaw Farms
Jack Russell Terriers in New Zealand at Siroutlaw Farms
I got interested in Jack Russells when I was about thirteen but bought a foxy instead.
My passion is to breed Jack Russell Terriers that are true to type in temperament, height, conformation, and may be used for show, hunting or as a family pet.
www.visions.co.nz /siroutlaw   (270 words)

  
 Xena Warrior Princess, Lucy Lawless, Kevin Smith and Russell Crowe - New Zealand celebrity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
New Zealand born Russell Ira Crowe, made famous from his lead role in Gladiator and more recently A Beautiful Mind.
Russ was born here in Wellington, New Zealand April 7, 1964 and later moved to Sydney, Australia - where the Aussie's have tried to claim him as their own...no such luck!!
Russell Crowe jetted into the South Island (NZ) and surprised his parents with a party on his birthday.
www.outofnz.com /products/celebrity/rcrowe   (627 words)

  
 Russell Accommodation : B&B, Hotels, Holiday, Hotel, Vacation, Lodging, Bed and Breakfast, Motel, Apartments, ...
Brand new lovely cottage on the flat on the edge of Russell not far from the water in Matauwhi Bay.
Gull Cottage is located in the heart of Russell, after the exhilarating walk up the steps to the fro...
This 3 bedroom apartment is situated in the heart of Russell Township.
www.placestostay.co.nz /Russell.asp   (1375 words)

  
 SelectionsNZ bed and breakfast lodges cottage homestay accommodation in Russell New Zealand
Nestled in the scenic Bay of Islands near the sandy shores of Long Beach, historic Russell was a focal point for Maori and European civilisation.
During the 1800s, it was known as the 'hell-hole of the Pacific', infamous for its brawls and populated largely by ship deserters, ex-convicts, whalers, sealers and ship girls.
Today, this picturesque town is firmly established as one of New Zealand's most popular holiday spots and a world-famous base for big game fishing.
www.selections.co.nz /selections_russell.htm   (315 words)

  
 James Russell Page : New Zealand All Black   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
Unusually for a New Zealander of those years Page's rugby in his formative years was overseas.
He returned to New Zealand in his early 20s in 1930 and in the next five seasons represented Wellington in 28 matches, a notable feat for playing in the capital for much the same time were several other skilful five eighths including Johnson and other All Blacks in Mark Nicholls, Brian Killeen and Jack Griffiths.
He retired from the regular army in 1963 with the rank of Brigadier and was awarded the CBE 1954.
www.rugbymuseum.co.nz /ABProfilee.asp?level1=All_Blacks&Level2=ABC&IDID=686   (834 words)

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