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  Encyclopedia: The Wizard of New Zealand
The Wizard of New Zealand is also the Archwizard of Canterbury, a "living work of art" at the National Gallery of Victoria and the Robert MacDougall Art Gallery, and "Cosmologer" at the University of Melbourne.
University of New South Wales The University of New South Wales is a university in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
His maiden speech in Cathedral Square in Christchurch, New Zealand on September 17, 1974 was greeted with derision and eggs, later ones by objections from the City Council, but after many battles with bureaucracy he is now an institution and tourist attraction.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/The-Wizard-of-New-Zealand   (1065 words)

  
 New Zealand - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
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   (7796 words)

  
 NEW ZEALAND CENSUS OF POPULATION AND DWELLINGS FACTS AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
The first full census in New Zealand was conducted in 1851, and the census was triennial until 1881 at which time it became five-yearly.
The 1931 census was cancelled due to the effects of the Great_Depression, as was the 1941 census due to World_War_II.
The most famous of these is The_Wizard_of_New_Zealand, Ian Brackenberry-Channell, who has variously spent the night in a boat beyond New Zealand's 20 Km territorial limit and presented affidavits from followers who believe that he 'magically disappeared' for the night.
velocipay.com /New_Zealand_Census_of_Population_and_Dwellings   (289 words)

  
 Getting to New Zealand
The Wizard of New Zealand vs Air New Zealand.
Quarantine regulations are necessary to protect New Zealand from the introduction of unwanted pests and diseases from overseas.
It is the first Port of Entry for overseas vessels into New Zealand's waters.
www.enzed.com /trav.html   (346 words)

  
 Watercare Fiasco: Publicity stunt fails   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
The Wizard pointed out that he would not intrude on other peoples territory without being invited by the legitimate authorities and asked the firm to arrange an invitation from the four city Councils that administer Auckland.
The Wizard received a delightful letter of invitation from North Shore (with a charming little poem) looking forward to his visit and informing him that no doubt lots of children would love to be present.
Wizard Ron was a Yank living in Silverdale where he and his wife Paula, a Kiwi, ran a small shop selling Mexican silver.
twm.co.nz /wx_wizard.html   (448 words)

  
 The Wizard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Wizard a nickname given to Ozzie Smith, a baseball player (shortstop), who played for the St.
The Wizard is the name of a supervillain and enemy of DC Comics' Justice Society of America.
This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Wizard   (135 words)

  
 Lord of the Rings New Zealand : LOTR New Zealand
The Lord of the Rings filmed in New Zealand is an Academy Award winning trilogy of films where the rolling hills of Matamata become Hobbiton and the volcanic region of Mt Ruapehu transformed into the fiery Mt Doom.
New Zealand is known as Middle Earth for its Lord of the Rings trilogy.
It was because Jackson knew what other international film-makers have been discovering in the last few years, that "New Zealand is the best country in the world to shoot this film, because of the variety of locations we have".
www.tourism.net.nz /lord-of-the-rings.html   (1017 words)

  
 The soc.culture.new-zealand FAQ FAQ
The Wizard of New Zealand (also known as the Wizard of Christchurch) is pleased to announce that he will shortly reveal his master plans on a WWW homepage.
The Chatham Islands are well east of New Zealand (850kms) and have their own 'Time Zone' in as much as their clocks are always 45 mins ahead of the rest of NZ and I guess they keep in step with changes to and from NZDT.
New Zealanders are justifiably proud of the performance of Team NZ in San Diego.
www.non.com /news.answers/new-zealand-faq.html   (15070 words)

  
 New Zealand: Land and People
Among the unusual animals native to New Zealand are the kiwi, certain species of parrot, the tuatara (survivor of a prehistoric order of reptiles), and various frogs and reptiles.
Restitution of land to New Zealand Maori: the role of social structure.
Pictures of New Zealand; It's hard to get your camera away from your eye in the Land of the Long White Cloud, because everywhere you point it is another pretty photo.
www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0859988.html   (514 words)

  
 Wizard of New Zealand - Contents - Wizard of New Zealand
Whilst at Melbourne University, the Wizard applied the principles emerging from his new cosmology which he was teaching there, to found an army with the aim of reducing the hatred and violence being introduced on the campus by the various left-wing activi sts of the time.
I am writing this account as a warning to young wizards or to those readers who have not yet chosen their careers but are considering wizardry as an option.
In the summer of '88 The Wizard received a request from the AandP Show Committee in Waimate (a small town in South Canterbury) to attend their annual Agricultural and Pastoral Show with the aim of doing something to break their drought.
www.212.net /wizard/contents.html   (990 words)

  
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The wiz has been made the official wizard of New Zealand by a proclamation from the Prime Minister, and in New Zealand he is immensely popular and well known.
Prior to his incarnation as New Zeland's official wizard in the early 1970's, the wiz was an ordinary lecturer in English at Canterbury University.
The wizard sees himself as offering a form of social therapy, (although I can't find any indication that he is aware of Fred Newman and Lois Holzman's work), and frequently says what he does is a form of psychodrama.
www.california.com /~rathbone/wizard.html   (868 words)

  
 The Wizard of New Zealand -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
He also claims that the traditional world views are incorrect, proposing the Upside-Down World, with Antarctica and South at the top of the map, and the Inside-Out Universe, which inverts all dimensions and measurements.
On October 6, 1990 he was proclaimed Wizard of New Zealand by the then (Click link for more info and facts about Prime Minister of New Zealand) Prime Minister of New Zealand, (Click link for more info and facts about Mike Moore) Mike Moore.
On September 8, 2003 the Wizard's large wooden house was destroyed by a fire which Christchurch police are treating as (Malicious burning to destroy property) arson.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/th/the_wizard_of_new_zealand.htm   (301 words)

  
 Wizardrealm: Web Wizards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Wizard Daffyd is a practicing wizard in Footscray, Australia.
Wizards are definitely in high profile "down under." The Wizard of New Zealand (The Archwizard) is the first state-sanctioned wizard since Dr. John Dee in the court of Elizabeth I. Available for public appearances, he is a master at public speech, philosophy, and helping people bring more fun into their lives.
Another wizard from the Antipodes, Wizard Philip Clarke hails from Wellington, New Zealand, and is a student of the Archwizard as is Wizard Daffyd (above).
www.wizardrealm.com /wizards/webwizards.html   (263 words)

  
 TN: Kiwi rugby & the undecanted aria (New Zealand, pt. 9, long, img)
Rich, fragrant, heady coffee in a French press accompanies this decidedly un-light repast; the coffee in New Zealand has been of a consistently high standard, and the ubiquitous self-service French press at breakfast is a major component of that excellence.
Outside, the much-hyped Wizard of New Zealand is nowhere to be found at his usual speaking hour.
Nonetheless, this is one of the most formal settings we'll encounter in New Zealand, and we've gotten a bit dressed up for the occasion.
www.wineloverspage.com /user_submitted/wine_notes/tn_350955.html   (1928 words)

  
 Mission Statement - Wizard of New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
he art work is "in process" and would only be completed should I ascend/levitate out of my own creation or should a more powerful wizard be able to include my cosmology, including my place in it, as a special case of his or her own.
It is an English art work, not only because English is the language of the net and language is a major determinant of conceptualisation, but because I accept the fact that I am an historical being embedded in that particular culture and not an objective, superhuman observer.
The date on the tablets is the day that 49 wizards came out of the Time Tunnel at Mt Cavendish to officially launch my web-site.
www.212.net /wizard/missionstatement.html   (349 words)

  
 Scoop: Wizard’s strength in numbers
Head of Wizard New Zealand John Grant says that the opportunities for business growth are abundant and it’s now a matter of finding the right people to help drive the business growth.
“Wizard’s branches are all owner-operated and require strong financial skills, a proven record in the loan business, local knowledge and entrepreneurship because working on commission and having a stake in your own business is part of the deal,” Grant said.
New Zealand AIDS Foundation Executive Director Rachael Le Mesurier said although New Zealand had a good record in providing aid money to the Pacific it had to do better in HIV/AIDS assistance.
www.scoop.co.nz /stories/BU0311/S00294.htm   (1312 words)

  
 New Zealand tourism information travel guide
It's the Wizard Of New Zealand (or as he was once called, the Wizard of Christchurch).
Webtrails New Zealand, details the Coromandel area in great detail.
Their web pages follow on from this revamp and display details of what this great gallery has to offer - ranging from current and upcoming exhibitions, details on becoming a "friend of the gallery", and a glimpse at what you can see when you visit..
www.zedontheweb.co.nz /travel-page3.asp   (395 words)

  
 DECEMBER 1997
Thousands of visitors will be winging their way to New Zealand's Central South Island in April for a nostalgic weekend of aviation magic at the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow.
Our greatest thrill in 1997 was winning the Marlborough Tourism Awards and being a finalist in the New Zealand Tourism Awards in the Hosted Accommodation category.It took a lot of effort to submit our entries, and we surprised ourselves with the results, but learnt a lot about ourselves and our business through the study.
With a new fast ferry commencing operation in February 1998, as well as the Interislander and Sounds Air and trains and buses, Picton is very assessible and well worth spending a few days in a part of NZ which is not overdone.
www.kiwiphile.org /dec1997.html   (7481 words)

  
 Wizard News: New Zealand beauty inspires Orlando Bloom to plant global forests
British movie hunk Orlando Bloom is busy erecting forests all over the globe after becoming inspired by the beauty of New Zealand.
The actor has become an advocate for British-based environmental charity Future Forest, which offers celebrities the chance to "neutralise" their carbon emissions by planting trees.
Bloom says the natural beauty of New Zealand, which he saw while making the Lord of the Rings trilogy, inspired him to get more interested in the globe's environmental issues.
www.wizardnews.com /story.200312211.html   (213 words)

  
 Scoop: NZ Home Loans Cheaper Than Australia - For Now
John Grant believes those most likely to be affected by the inevitable increase in New Zealand's lending rates in the New Year were those who have stretched themselves to buy a first home and have perhaps gone for a 95 per cent loan, had no savings and little extra income to absorb mortgage increases.
Wizard is Australia's number one non-bank lender and deals directly through its network of 182 branches across Australia and New Zealand.
It now has 18 branches across New Zealand and at least another six are planned to open by the middle of next year.
www.scoop.co.nz /stories/BU0312/S00037.htm   (1387 words)

  
 CyberMall - New Zealand | NZ's First virtual shopping mall   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
New Zealand Link Directory Online: NZ / New Zealand Portal to find information and links for (NZ) New Zealand Business, Travel in New Zealand, Tourism in New Zealand / Aotearoa (including NZ Accommodation, Restaurants in New Zealand and Entertainment (clubs).
Ideal to plan your visit and shape your budget for cheap tour ideas or just get the websites, (New Zealand website index) that are about the New Zealand Environment, literature, books, history and general background.
New Zealand Extreme Tours and a New Zealand travel company with a different.
www.cybermall.co.nz /nz/wizard/contents.html   (122 words)

  
 Travel: New Zealand: Winter In The Wizard City
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Cathedral tours are available and you can climb the 63m tower (134 steps) for panoramic views of the city.
If you are looking for the Wizard, however, (a frequent pedestal speaker in the square) you may be disappointed.
xtramsn.co.nz /travel/0,,12728-4581511,00.html   (995 words)

  
 Terry's link page
STUFF - New Zealand Independant Newspapers, including The Dominion and the Christchurch Press.
New Zealand SF fandom is alive and well, organising fanzines and conventions.
Some interesting info I found recently was around the area in New Zealand where I grew up, in the high country of the Mackenzie Plains in South Canterbury.
www.furry.org.au /mayfurr/ordlnks.htm   (913 words)

  
 UNO | University Library | Research | Research Wizard
Historical and cultural heritage of land and buildings of New Zealand.
Provides information about New Zealand's international relations, including foreign and trade policy, and travel.
Detailed statistics of births, deaths, crime, consumer spending, environment, health, and much more with a subject index, from New Zealand's official statistical agency.
library.unomaha.edu /research/wizard/wizard.php3?knum=1773   (281 words)

  
 Newsgroup FAQ's: news.answers/new-zealand-faq
Maoris' alleged extermination of the Moriori in New Zealand as
New Zealand shares with Britain and Israel the distinction of being one of
New Zealanders are justifiably proud of the performance of Team NZ in San
www.newsville.com /cgi-bin/getfaq?file=news.answers/new-zealand-faq   (9679 words)

  
 Home loans for your situation: Wizard New Zealand
Looking for a new home while in the process of selling your existing home makes sense, but it's important not to commit to purchase until you have sold your current home.
If your money is tied up in your current property, a Residential Cash Deposit can provide cash on your behalf until settlement.
New Zealand's highly competitive floating home loan rate
www.wizard.net.nz /homeloans/selling.aspx   (148 words)

  
 homes.ca - New Home Listing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Speak to a real estate agent about hot new listings, including recently foreclosed homes, fixer uppers, vacant lots and more.
Search thousands of new homes across the country.
Leona Helmsley, the billionaire New York hotel goddess known as the Queen of Mean, has sold her mountainside home in Paradise Valley for $8 million after once listing it for three times that much.
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New Zealand Online About Directory Auckland, Source of Auckland Links, Auckland Listings, Auckland About and Auckland Recommendations and Reviews.
The true story about PrincessDiana from the point of view of the Wizard of New Zealand.
Article questions the intentions of theNew Zealand Government's initiative on social and family responsibility andcalls for increased political responsibility.
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