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  NEW ZEALAND - LoveToKnow Article on NEW ZEALAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
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.
The healthiness of the New Zealand climate in all parts is attested by the death-rate, which, varying (1896-1906) from o to 10-50 per iooo, is the lightest in the world.
In 1892 a new form of land tenure was introduced, under which large areas of crown lands were leased for 999 years, at an unchanging rent of 4% on the prairie value.
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: New Zealand
According to the "New Zealand Official Year-Book" for 1909 (a Government publication) the total number of Catholic schools in the dominion is 152 and the number of Catholic pupils attending is 12,650.
New Zealand Catholics have never asked or desired a grant for the religious education which is imparted in their schools.
The history of Catholic journalism in New Zealand is in effect the history of the "New Zealand Tablet," founded by the late Bishop Moran in 1873, the Catholics of this country having followed the principle that it is better to be represented by one strong paper than to have a multiplicity of publications.
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 Queenstown, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Queenstown, New Zealand is a resort town in Otago, in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island.
Along with Mount Ruapehu, Queenstown is a centre for snow sports in New Zealand, with people from all over the country and the rest of the world travelling to ski at the four main mountain skifields (Cardrona, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone).
A side effect was that Air New Zealand fitted 'hush kits' to its entire fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Queenstown,_New_Zealand   (472 words)

  
 Pleppin: New Zealand - Wairoa Neuseeland - Reiseführer und Tourismus Informationen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Wairoa, 118km north-east of Napier and 99km south of Gisborne, is a pretty town situated on the banks of the broad Wairoa River, and is the southern gateway to Eastland.
Wairoa (district population of 10,000, town around 5200) provides an excellent, sheltered venue for water-skiing, yachting and rowing and features a relocated lighthouse set on the banks of the river.
Wairoa is serviced daily by rail freight, as well as bus connections to Gisborne and Napier.
www.pleppin.co.nz /de/HawkesBay/Wairoa.shtml   (383 words)

  
 Learn more about Tunnels in New Zealand in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
This list of Tunnels in New Zealand is a link page for any railway tunnel, road tunnel or waterway tunnel, including any hydroelectric intake or tailrace or gun battery tunnel anywhere in the New Zealand.
New Zealand Railway Tunnels at 31st March 1975
There are short tunnels on SH3 between New Plymouth and Te Kuiti - one at the summit of Mt Messenger and one in the Awakino gorge.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /t/tu/tunnels_in_new_zealand.html   (535 words)

  
 Wairoa Urban Area Community Profile(published)
The unemployment rate in Wairoa was 12.3 percent, compared with 7.5 percent for all of New Zealand.
The average household size in Wairoa was 2.7 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 Wairoa was $100, compared with $174 for New Zealand as a whole.
www2.stats.govt.nz /domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/242-ua   (573 words)

  
 Discover Napier, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The city is located on a headland (Bluff Hill) and surrounding plain at the southeastern edge of Hawke Bay, a large semi-circular bay which dominates the east coast of New Zealand's North Island.
The city enjoys some of the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand, its warm, relatively dry climate the reult of its location on the east coast.
Most of New Zealand's weather patterns cross the country from the west, and the city lies in the rain shadow of the Volcanic Plateau and surrounding ranges such as the Kaweka Range.
www.magicaljourneys.com /NewZealand/newzealand-discover-napier.html   (1128 words)

  
 New Zealand maps from Omnimap.com, world leader in map supply.
New Zealand maps from Omnimap.com, world leader in map supply.
New Zealand is quite well mapped and complete coverage is available at both 1:250,000 and 1:50,000 (which replaced the older 1:63,360 series).
New Zealand's topo 120 earthquakes from 1848 to 1990 are detailed including their intensity, effects, and damage.
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 Paul-Hoetawa family history
Hawaiki, is the legendary homeland of the Maori peoples of Aotearoa/New Zealand, from whence they migrated to this land about 1000 years ago.
The Maori immigrants are thought to have mixed with the Moriori, a people of unknown origin, who had settled on the eastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island.
Before the arrival of European colonists in the late 18th century, the Maori settled throughout New Zealand and developed a distinctive culture.
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 New Zealand film
New Zealand Film and Video Technicians Guild A guild of film and video technicians and allied crafts people.
New Zealand location gallery, with a datyabase of images searchable by keyword.
aims to be a source of New Zealand industry news and information that is easy to navigate and useful to both our members and those interested in the screen production industry.
www.zeroland.co.nz /new_zealand_film_2.html   (1237 words)

  
 Ministry of Economic Development New Zealand | About the Ministry | Industry and Regional Development Branch
An ongoing research programme is expanding the Ministry's understanding of the characteristics and dynamics of the New Zealand economy and economic growth.
Aside from keeping an overview of regional development issues in New Zealand, the unit's current areas of focus is on Auckland, regional innovation, long term development of regional development policy, and business clusters.
New economic theories, trends and principles as they relate to industry, regional and business development and the unique economic characteristics of the New Zealand economy relative to other OECD economies are also investigated.
www.med.govt.nz /about/irdb.html   (975 words)

  
 The Deer Farmer magazine - New Zealand's premier deer farming magazine - Hot Droppings newsflash
New Zealand Wapiti are chosen as a compact terminal sire, bought in as weaners to acclimatise before using them in the third year.
New Zealand deer farmers are about to be asked whether they want to retain Deer Industry New Zealand as an industry-good organisation for the next five years and, if so, what do they want it to do.
Developed from a Meat and Wool New Zealand programme kindly donated to the deer industry as a base programme, the Q graze concept is designed specifically for deer farmers, and sets goals for a 100 kg weaner by June 1.
www.deerfarmer.co.nz /iarchive-2004.htm   (19759 words)

  
 The Wairoa Maori International Film Festival
Wairoa is located in northern Hawke's Bay, on the East Coast of the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand.
The township of Wairoa is one hour by car from Gisborne and an hour and a half from Napier and Hastings.
The road from Gisborne is less difficult and skirts the Wairoa coastline between Nuhaka and Wairoa township.
www.manawairoa.com /filmfest/home.htm   (792 words)

  
 Buried Village History and 1886 Eruption Excavations Lake Tarawera Rotorua New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Following a rigorous and successful benchmarking program it was one of New Zealand’s first tourism operations to receive this license as an endorsed visitor activity.
10 new information panels have been erected amongst the 15 excavated archaeological sites in the shape of open book diaries, cast on top of concrete plinths.
The resulting image is a “Peppers Ghost” presentation within a new audio - visual room constructed to appear as a dimly lit crumbling hotel with broken rafters, crashing/eruption audio, and lightning flashes.
www.buriedvillage.co.nz /whats_new.htm   (420 words)

  
 New Zealand Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
British Blue Ensign, the New Zealand flag consists of the Union Flag in the...
New Zealand is a country of rare seismic beauty: glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud.
New Zealand Branch of the Clan Hay Society
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 Our City - Tauranga, New Zealand
Tauranga City extends from the Wairoa River in the west to the Kaimai-Mamaku ranges in the south and the Pacific Ocean on the north and east.
As at 1 March 2004 Tauranga has a resident population of 100,000 (est.) which is 2.4 percent of the total New Zealand population.
44% of New Zealand's population lives within 200 kilometres of Tauranga approximately 17% of people are employed in the manufacturing industry (full time equivalent) and approximately 30% in manufacturing, is in the fabricated metal products, machinery and equipment sector a further 10% in construction another 24% are in the food, beverages and tobacco industry.
ourcity.tauranga.govt.nz   (207 words)

  
 Maritime Archaeological Association of New Zealand: The Search for the General Grant   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The Auckland Islands are part of New Zealand's territories, lying approximately 320 kilometres south of New Zealand, toward the Antarctic between latitude 50.30' and 50.50' South and longitude 166.
The ships captain offered to take the survivors to New Zealand but they decided to stay on the islands and help with the sealing which lasted a further six weeks.
Following their return to New Zealand Bill Day and the divers donated most of the artefacts recovered to the Wellington Maritime Museum.
www.maanz.wellington.net.nz /projects/gengrant.htm   (2166 words)

  
 Kayak & Canoe News, Events, New Zealand, Wairoa Extreme Race
Back in Spring 2003, an extreme race was held on the Wairoa in NZ North Island.
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All info on Kayak & Canoe News (including all graphics) is Copyright © Playak 1996-2005, unless stated otherwise explicitely.
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 Ancestors of John "Jack" GIBBINS
The cows were milked by milking machines run from a large generator, the milk separated, skim being fed to pigs and the cream churned in a large hand-powered butter churn for sale to the local storekeeper.
Jack married Mary Catherine VINCENT, daughter of Robert VINCENT and Fanny MILLIS, on 17 Mar 1896 in Arapohue, Northern Wairoa, Northland, New Zealand.
and was buried on 29 Jun 1923 in Arapohue, Northern Wairoa, Northland, New Zealand
homepages.paradise.net.nz /ogibbins/gibbins/4.htm   (677 words)

  
 New Zealand Public Libraries
She loves being able to walk in to the library and know that there’s something new in every week.
With such a stunning record of achievement his CV fitted the profile of the respected ‘expert in their field’ that the Metronet team were looking for to be involved in the public libraries advertising campaign.
With the by line ‘Inspiration for all new Zealanders’ the team wanted to invite personalities who are at the top of their fields and who use libraries to find inspiration.
www.nzlibraries.com /promo.html   (481 words)

  
 Steve Quayle News Alerts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
A massive mysterious explosion in Wairoa this morning shook windows and woke people in Mahia, Kotemaori, Ruakituri, Lake Waikaremoana and Wairoa.
Wairoa senior sergeant Chris Flood said the explosion occurred about 3.40am.
She said a meteor, which may be no larger than fist in size, would cause a loud explosion and a light as bright as daylight.
www.stevequayle.com /News.alert/04_Unexplained/040610.NZ.blast.html   (280 words)

  
 The Wairoa Maori International Film Festival | Press Room
The organisers of next year's Wairoa Maori Film Festival have the pleasure today of announcing the finalised dates for the town's first Maori movies showcase.
The Wairoa Maori Film Festival will be held over the long Queen's Birthday Weekend, Thursday June 2nd to Monday June 6th, 2005.
Films of the 1950s and 1960s will be screened at the festival to recapture the unique past of Wairoa, the way New Zealand used to be.
www.manawairoa.com /filmfest/press/release3.htm   (495 words)

  
 Beca - News . Creating a Common Vision
Over the past six years, Beca has played a key role in developing coastal strategies for councils and communities throughout Australasia and is now preparing a coastal strategy for New Zealand's Wairoa district on behalf of its Council.
Located in Northern Hawke’s Bay on New Zealand’s east coast, Wairoa attracts visitors from all over the country but particularly Gisborne and Auckland.
The study will also assess options for management of the significant landscapes, research the aspirations of tangata whenua, determine infrastructure requirements for isolated coastal settlements and provide implementation methods to achieve a long-term vision for the coast.
www.beca.com /news/Article.aspx?newsID=3744&isArchive=   (351 words)

  
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Please EMAIL US if you know of any new online newspapers or those on our lists where the address has changed.
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 Homepage - whitewater rafting in Rotorua, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The Kaituna River is the most exhilarating rafting excursion in New Zealand.
The Rangitaiki River is one of the most scenic rivers in New Zealand.
Established in 1989, Whitewater Excitement has one of the longest serving owner/operators in New Zealand.
www.raftnz.co.nz   (425 words)

  
 New Zealand Festivals
The Southern Lakes Festival of Colour, 27 April - 1 May, has a diverse programme of over 40 performances and exhibitions showcasing many of New Zealand's most respected names in art, music, theatre and dance.
During the week, Cuba and Manners Malls will be filled with some of the best International and New Zealand acts around.
You will get a chance to see some of the most lively and talented street performers, all with the ability to thrill us, amaze us and keep us laughing all day long.
www.zeroland.co.nz /new_zealand_festivals.html   (294 words)

  
 NZRCA: (www.rivers.org.nz)
Our purpose is to preserve New Zealand's whitewater resources and enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely.
Mike Birch is the new President of the NZRCA.
Simon Callaghan is the new Treasurer, and Duncan Catanach is the new Conservation Officer.
www.rivers.org.nz   (867 words)

  
 Development Studies - Research and Publications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Longshore reallignment of nearshore parallel sand-bars at Wanganui, New Zealand.
Miller, C. and Roche, M. Scientists and planners: land use planning and regional planning initiatives in New Zealand from 1929 to 1947.
New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 43, 579-586.
geography.massey.ac.nz /research/2000_2003.html   (1930 words)

  
 Alan Williams Family History - pafg50 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Norman Henry Burling [Parents] was born on 8 Mar 1921 in Te Ore Ore. Masterton.
He died on 4 Feb 1991 in Wairoa.
Cecil Maurice Pedersen [Parents] was born on 19 Oct 1924 in Fielding.
homepage.ntlworld.com /alan.williams23/pafg50.htm   (110 words)

  
 Ancestors of Robert VINCENT
Buried: 29 Jul 1912, Arapohue, Northern Wairoa, Northland, New Zealand
Presumably Robert went to Thames because it was proclaimed a Gold field in February 1864, but although many miners made their way to the new fields, their influx did not reach 'rush' proportions until 1867-68, when miners from the West Coast of the South Island began to arrive.
and was buried in Arapohue, Northern Wairoa, Northland, New Zealand.) The cause of her death was Chronic intestinal obstruction.
homepages.paradise.net.nz /ogibbins/gibbins/11.htm   (696 words)

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