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New Zealand is not particularly mineral rich compared with larger countries such as Australia, Africa, ... . NZ does have iron sand which comes from the volcanoes. And which is the basis for a small local steel making industry. Alluvial gold was found fairly widely in the 1800s, and vein gold is still mined at a rate of a few tons per year. There are de[osits of such things as tungsten, atimony, sulphur, silver and so on, but not in huge quantities. Oil and Natural gas have been found in recent decades.
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The franz josef Glacier is found on what island of New Zealand?
It is found on the south island of New Zealand
How do New Zealand tuataras communicate?
they can also be found in queens town new zealand
Map of Australia and new zealand?
A map of Australia and New Zealand can be found in an Atlas. A map of these two countries can also be found on a globe.
Is a wombat endemic to New Zealand?
No. Wombats are not found in New Zealand at all. Wombats are endemic to Australia.
Where in New Zealand is greenstone mostly found?
greenstone is found in many places around nz such as Hokitika
What is one type of snake found in New Zealand?
The only type of snake found in New Zealand is the Pacific rat snake, also known as the yellow-bellied sea snake. It is a relatively rare snake in the region, as New Zealand mainly has a snake-free status.
What Type of Trees are Found in New Zealand?
The New Zealand forest is composed of evergreen trees (with a couple of exceptions). And most are broad-leaf (flowering).
Can Arctic foxes be found in New Zealand?
No they could not be found in new zealand
What different type of countries are kiwi birds in?
The kiwi is found only in New Zealand.
What type of bird would be small and brown and found in Sydney Australia?
it is a kiwi bird, it is found in New Zealand.
What type of well-known bird is found in new zealand?
a kiwi i think- it has a long beak
What is the type of well-known bird found in New Zealand?
One well-known bird found in New Zealand is the Kiwi, which is a flightless and nocturnal bird known for its long beak and unique appearance.
Where is the New Zealand sea lion found?
The New Zealand Sea Lion is found in open oceans and along the coastlines of islands south of New Zealand.
This nation is found southeast of Australia?
New Zealand is the nation found southeast of Australia.
The franz josef Glacier is found on what island of New Zealand?
It is found on the south island of New Zealand
Are snakes found wild in New Zealand?
No; there are no snakes native to New Zealand.
What makes the kiwi a treasure to new Zealand?
its only found in New Zealand
