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New Zealand's worst disasters resulting in loss of life: NZ's worst earthquake was the Napier Earthquake in 1931 which killed 256 people.
The eruption of Mt Tarawera in 1886 resulted in 153 deaths.
The Tangiwai disaster was NZ's worst train crash. The eruption of Mt Ruapehu in 1953 caused a lahar (mudslide) which derailed a train killing 151 people.
A DC-10 flying over Antarctica in 1979 crashed into Mt Erebus killing all 257 people on board. this was NZ's worst air disaster.
Nz's worst nautical disaster occurred in 1863. The HMS Orpheus, a British naval ship, foundered at the entrance to Manukau harbour resulting in 185 deaths.
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What are good essay questions about new zealand?
Assess the impact of natural disasters on New Zealand's economy and society. Assess the impact of industrialisation and white settlement on the Maori community.
How many disasters happen in New Zealand Every Year?
We have very few disasters really, probably one large one every 10 maybe 15 years.
What magor Natural Disasters have happened in New Zealand?
well there has been alot of natural disasters around the world like earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions lots just prepare yourself for the next.
What were New Zealand's top 10 natural disasters?
Influenza Epidemic Napier Earthquake Earthquake in 1931 Windstorm in 1968 Flood in 1938 etc.
What kind of natural disasters does new zealand have?
The major hazard would be fault lines. New Zealand is situated over at least one major fault line which means earthquakes are frequent in some areas.
What is the New Zealand and Australian currency?
New Zealand and Australia have distinct currencies. Australia has the Australian Dollar and New Zealand has the New Zealand Dollar. They are not interchangeable or usable in both countries and they have differing values.
What country was the Lord of the Rings filmed in?
The Lord of the Rings films were filmed entirely in New Zealand.
What are the disadvantages of Closer Economic Relations the FTA between Australia and NZ?
- - New Zealand has limitations to the amount of products it can produce because of the smaller population compared to Australia. - - New Zealand produces large amounts of raw materials however cannot provide Australia with a large amount of manufactured goods. - - New Zealand's Natural disasters such as Earth Quakes effect Australia financially when Australia gives support however New Zealand doesn't have to provde financial support back because Australia rarely has natural crises
Are wild dog in New Zealand?
There are no werewolves in New Zealand.
What is the name of the indegenous population of New Zealand?
The indigenous people of New Zealand are the Maori.
Is a New Zealand passport evidence of New Zealand citizenship?
yes, you must a new zealand citizen in order to obtain a new zealand passport
Did new zealand ever have a new government?
what? does new zealand have a government? yes new zealand is a whole country
