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  New Zealand - LoveToKnow 1911
The physical geography of New Zealand is closely connected with its geological structure, and is dominated by two intersecting lines of mountains and earth movements.
With these exceptions New Zealand trade is almost all done with Australia (£5,348,000 in 1907) and the United Kingdom; the latter's share in 1906 was £26,811,000 of the whole.
The outbreak of the Boer War in October 1899 was followed in New Zealand by a prompt display of general and persistent warlike enthusiasm: politics ceased to be the chief topic of interest; the general election of 1899 was the most languid held for fifteen years.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /New_Zealand   (10904 words)

  
 New Zealand Photos, Nature and Scenic Stock Library Photos, Images and Pictures by Rob Suisted
New Zealand photos, picture, image, stock photo of Mountain daisies (Celmisia sp.) in the head of the Route burn left branch (Valley of the Trolls)., Mt Aspiring N.P., Queenstown Lakes District, New Zealand photo.
New Zealand photos, picture, image, stock photo of Mountain daisies (Celmisia verbascifolia) in the head of the Route burn left branch (Valley of the Trolls)., Mt Aspiring N.P., New Zealand photo.
New Zealand photos, picture, image, stock photo of Young North Island Robin (Petroica australis longipes) with insect in beak, Tiritiri Matangi Is., New Zealand photo.
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  Politics of New Zealand
New Zealand has a parliamentary system of government closely patterned on that of the United Kingdom and is a fully independent member of the Commonwealth.
Executive authority vests in a cabinet led by the Prime Minister of New Zealand, who is the leader of the political party or coalition of parties holding the majority of seats in parliament.
New Zealand law has three principal sources - English common law, certain statutes of the UK Parliament enacted before 1947, and statutes of the New Zealand Parliament[?].
www.fastload.org /po/Politics_of_New_Zealand.html   (1214 words)

  
 Manawatu - Wanganui > New Zealand
Tararua Wind Farms are both power generation and a landscape feature.
The Wanganui, Rangitikei, Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua districts are bound together by magnificent rivers, forested ranges, deep gorges and long stretches of wild surf beach.
It's the longest navigable waterway in New Zealand - stretching 290 kilometres from Mount Tongariro to the historic city of Wanganui, which has established itself as a centre of excellence for the fine arts.
www.newzealand.com /travel/destinations/regions/manawatu-wanganui/manawatu-wanganui-home.cfm   (747 words)

  
 Tararua District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The catchment is also the reason why the majority of the district is in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region, although traditionally many of the people of the district regard themselves as living in either Hawke's Bay (in the north) or Wairarapa (in the south).
The district's chief town is Dannevirke, settled by immigrants from Denmark in the 19th century.
While the majority of Tararua District is part of the Manawatu-Wanganui Region, a small triangle of rural land north of the Owahanga River in the southeast of the district is part of Wellington Region.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tararua_District   (421 words)

  
 Travel to New Zealand
Lake Taupo - The Lake Taupo region in New Zealand's volcanic heartland is rich in Maori tradition.
The region is New Zealand's leading producer of red wines, has the greatest concentration of Art Deco architecture and hosts the country's most elaborate celebrations of Matariki - the Maori New Year.
The region, which is the sunniest in New Zealand, has for many years attracted residents who love to use their imaginations.
www.traveltowhere.com /oceana/NEW_ZEALAND.html   (1438 words)

  
 Tararua District
The Tararua region stretches from the ridges of the Ruahine and Tararua ranges, to the shores of the Pacific.
Tararua is a rural region with agriculture providing the major source of economic activity.
Tararua has great facilities with growing retail centres in each town, modern health services, quality schools and recreational and leisure facilities to suit all interests and ages.
www.morrisoncountry.co.nz /View.php?action=Page&Name=TararuaDistrict   (240 words)

  
 DownUnder Adventure Company. New Zealand Information
It is the largest city in NZ with over one third of New Zealand’s entire population (one million) living in the Auckland area.
It extends from the Tararua Mountains and Rimutakas to the Pacific and eastern Cook Strait.
New Boutique wineries are available for visits along with many outdoor actives from horseback riding, kayaking and four wheel bike (ATV) safaris available.
www.safaridownunder.com /info_new_zealand.html   (2414 words)

  
 Manawatu
Manawatu is a region in the North Island of New Zealand.
Located north of Wellington, the district stretches from slightly north of the settlement of Himatangi in the south to just south of Mangaweka in the north, and from the Rangitikei River to the summit of the Tararua Ranges.
There is also great tramping country in the Tararua Mountains to the east and there are secluded beaches suitable for swimming on the west coast.
www.virtualoceania.net /newzealand/regions/manawatu.shtml   (358 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional:Oceania:New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
New Zealand is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean with a population of near 3.4 million (c.1994).
Bay of Plenty of New Zealand is the north-eastern District of the North Island.
The East Cape of New Zealand is the most eastern part of the country and is located on the North Island.
dmoz.org /Regional/Oceania/New_Zealand/desc.html   (983 words)

  
 New Zealand Cities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Gisborne and East Coast Gisborne lies on the extreme east coast of New Zealand, and as such, is the first city in the world to see the sun of each new day.
It is approximately midway between Wellington and New Plymouth, at the mouth of the Whanganui River--longitude 158, 10' east, latitude 39, 58' south.
Situated on the south eastern coast of New Zealand's South Island, Dunedin has a population of around 120,000 and is the main centre of Otago, a region recognised for its spectacular scenery.
www.chemistry.co.nz /new_zealand_cities.htm   (1141 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   (1039 words)

  
 New Zealand Libraries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
ARANZ is an incorporated society, established in 1976, with the aim of promoting the understanding and importance of records and archives in New Zealand.
Database of heritage New Zealand, Pacific and Antarctica images from the Alexander Turnbull Library, at the National Library of New Zealand.
The New Zealand Digital Library Project is a research programme at The University of Waikato.
www.zeroland.co.nz /new_zealand_libraries.html   (675 words)

  
 Tararua District Council
Tararua District is a predominantly rural area especially suitable for sheep, cattle, and dairy farming.
The large size of the district (424,000 hectares) and the fact that there are several small urban areas included within it provide significant challenges in terms of service delivery.
The Tararua District Council’s District Plan (the District Plan) was prepared under the provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) and became operative in March 1998.
www.tararuadc.govt.nz   (836 words)

  
 Territorial authorities of New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Five territorial authorities (Nelson City Council, Gisborne, Tasman and Marlborough District Councils and the Chatham Islands Council) also perform the functions of a regional council and thus are known as unitary authorities.
New Zealand’s local government structural arrangements were significantly reformed in 1989 when approximately 700 councils and special purpose bodies were amalgamated to create the current 86 local authorities.
These comprise 12 regional councils and 73 territorial authorities (city/district councils) [1] The new district and city councils were generally much larger and covered both urban and rural land.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Territorial_authorities_of_New_Zealand   (678 words)

  
 Local Government Online
Queentown Lakes District Annual Report 2007 The Queenstown Lakes District Council is entering a period of strong delivery with a number of key projects delivered, rolling out or set to do so, QLDC chief executive Duncan Field said in his commentary for the 2007 Annual Report.
New centre to focus on solutions to climate change Prime Minister Helen Clark and Minister of Research, Science and Technology Steve Maharey announced today that all nine Crown Research Institutes and Canterbury and Victoria Universities are collaborating to establish the New Zealand Climate Change Centre.
New footbridge proposed at Johnson Park Construction is expected to start within a month on a new footbridge over the Waiomio Stream at Johnson Park, Kawakawa.
www.localgovt.co.nz   (6961 words)

  
 Herdword - the farm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The farm is set in the TARARUA district, situated just east of the Manawatu, north of the North Wairarapa, and south of Hawkes Bay.
This area is generally unexplored by visitors to New Zealand and even many New Zealanders are unaware of the characteristics of this vast portion of the North Island.
Their design is less expensive than conventional New Zealand fencing and Jane is able to ram the posts and string the wires.
www.herdword.co.nz /farm.html   (453 words)

  
 Lord of the Rings Locations
The Canterbury Plains is the largest plain in New Zealand and the Southern Alps is the biggest mountain chain in Australasia.
This area of New Zealand is one of the richest agricultural and pastoral areas in the world and is characterized as a large fertile basin through which the Waikato river (the longest in New Zealand) flows.
Another river that was used was the Hutt River which flows from the Tararua Ranges north of Upper Hutt and through to the Wellington Harbour from Petone.
www.virtualoceania.net /newzealand/media/lotr   (1490 words)

  
 Restoring the Environment
The Kapiti Coast District is lucky to have many natural coastal and inland areas of virgin or regenerating bush.
New Zealand's native plants and trees have a distinctive look, having evolved in isolation for millions of years.
For instance, the central government initiative known as the New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy details three contestable funds available for the voluntary protection of native bush, wetlands or other habitats on private or Maori land.
www.kapiticoast.govt.nz /OpenSpaces/RestoringtheEnvironment.htm   (869 words)

  
 Tararua, Wanganui & Manawatu, New Zealand Accommodation and Travel Guide - maps, tours, activities, and New Zealand ...
Stretching from the ridges of the Ruahine and Tararua ranges to the shores of the Pacific, the physical presence of Tararua is awesome.
See New Zealand’s rare birds at the Pukaha Mt Bruce Wildlife Centre, visit the two largest wind farms in the Southern Hemisphere, and marvel at the artistic genius of Gottfried Lindauer.
An experience of Tararua's local hospitality could mean being wrapped in the luxury of a lovingly restored country homestead, or reclining in the rugged charm of a beach side cabin.
www.fourcorners.co.nz /new-zealand/tararua   (258 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional:Oceania:New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean with a population of near 3.4 million (c.1994).
Bay of Plenty of New Zealand is the north-eastern District of the North Island.
The East Cape of New Zealand is the most eastern part of the country and is located on the North Island.
www.dmoz.org /Regional/Oceania/New_Zealand/desc.html   (1394 words)

  
 Carterton District Council - Carterton New Zealand NZ - History and Profile
He bequeathed 2500 pounds for the establishment of a home, where free board and lodgings were available for the poor elderly men of the district who had come to the end of their working lives and would otherwise be forced to take to the road as ‘swaggers’.
The Carterton district is located in the Wairarapa between Greytown and Masterton and has an area of 1,145 square kilometres.
Carterton district is bounded by the Waiohine River to the south and the Waingawa River to the north and stretches from the Tararua Ranges to the west and to the Pacific Ocean to the east.
cartertondc.co.nz /history.html   (703 words)

  
 Scoop: Politics
Local Government NZ Local Government New Zealand welcomes the changes that will result from the Public Transport Management Bill and the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill, both which were introduced to Parliament this week.
Richard Lewis, former leader of Destiny New Zealand and former MP Paul Adams will spearhead a new broad-based Christian party with the primary goal of winning the South Auckland electorates of Mangere and Manukau in the 2008 General Election.
Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) technicians are working in extreme temperatures from -38degC to -55degC to repair a mechanical fault that has delayed the departure of a C-130 Hercules from Antarctica.
www.scoop.co.nz /news/politics.html   (2517 words)

  
 Tararua District Wairarapa New Zealand, Travel Tourism and Accommodation for Tararua District Wairarapa NZ
Tararua District Wairarapa New Zealand, Travel Tourism and Accommodation for Tararua District Wairarapa NZ Yellow
Tararua, in Northern Wairarapa, stretches from the ridges of the Ruahine and Tararua ranges, to the shores of the Pacific.
The Tararua District, located in northern Wairarapa, includes the towns of Dannevirke, The Coast, Woodville, Pahiatua, Pongaroa and Eketahuna.
www.tourism.net.nz /region/wairarapa/wairarapa---tararua-district   (135 words)

  
 New Zealand
New Zealand's heavy dependence on trade leaves its growth prospects vulnerable to economic performance in Asia, Europe, and the US.
Waipa District Council - covering the urban centres of Te Awamutu, Cambridge and Temple View in the heart of the Waikato.
New Zealand High Commission in Canada - includes information about the Commission and it's role, as well as general New Zealand information.
www.peoplegoingglobal.com /countries/australasia/New_Zealand.htm   (675 words)

  
 World Wetlands Day 2004 -- New Zealand
New Zealand's record at managing wetlands has been very poor.
Agencies participating this year include: Fish and Game New Zealand, The Department of Conservation, Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society, Iwi, Regional and District Councils, and the National Wetlands Trust.
The Tararua Branch of Forest and Bird are meeting at 2 pm on Monday 2 February at the property of Mr W.J. Turner on the Otope Rd. Dannevirke to see and hear about the restoration and improvements to his wetland.
www.ramsar.org /wwd/4/wwd2004_rpt_newzealand01.htm   (1529 words)

  
 Airport safety an issue for Tararua windfarm - 11 May 2005 - NZ Herald: New Zealand Business and Personal Finance News
Because 26 of the proposed turbines come under the jurisdiction of Palmerston North City Council and 14 are under that of Tararua District Council, the hearing is being heard by four commissioners: Alister Aburn and Roger Lane for the city and Tararua deputy Mayor David Lea and councillor Bill Keltie.
TrustPower's legal counsel, Jennifer Caldwell, said the company was delighted it had received 106 submissions in support of the project and that no opposing submissions were received in Tararua district TrustPower assumes that meant the community is supportive.
New Zealand Wind Energy Association chief executive James Glennie said wind turbines produce electricity inexpensively, and it is possible to avoid using New Zealand's finite reserves of fossil fuels in coal and gas-fired power stations.
www.nzherald.co.nz /index.cfm?c_id=3&ObjectID=10124976   (588 words)

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