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Q: Why does the eastern part of south island of new zealand receive little rainfall?
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Why does new zealand get so much rainfall?

its an island.


Why does the West Coast of the South Island in New Zealand experience such high rainfall?

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Please refine your question. There are 3 main islands in New Zealand, and the Chatham Islands to the east.


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Eastern most point of New Zealand?

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What iw the large island country off southern coast of Australia?

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