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Yes indeed. Some of Australian rocks are among the oldest in the world. Zircons in these may be dated towards 3x10^9 years old.
Rocks in the origin of New Zealands on the other hand are derived from two sources, Australian rocks (probably Queensland), and the other source was a volcanic arc.
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The moon does not have an active geological process which constantly recycles, and recreates itself. The earth does.
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