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New Zealand

The Land of the Long White Cloud: people, places, and everything that makes New Zealand unique.

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When will lake taupo erupt?

About ad 170, but a bigger one about ad 150. This one is recorded in Chinese and Roman records with coloured skies. The biggest eruption of Taupo was some 26 500 years ago, and erupted more than 500 cubic kilometres of material.

Where are you from if you are a kiwi?

Kiwi can be found in several different places, depending on the species. To begin with, most major zoological parks and reserves in New Zealand have a few kiwi in residence. There are also populations of kiwi on several islands in and around New Zealand, that are considered part of it. Finally, there are population groups on the coasts of Southland, northern Westland, some strung along the West Coast, and in large expanses of the North Island, particularly Northland and in two large strips along each side of the island.

What body of water divides the North Island of New Zealand from the South Island?

The North Island of New Zealand is separated from the South Island by the Cook Strait.

Why do new zealanders celebrate anzac day?

To honour members of the Australian and Newzealand Army corps who fough in Gallipoli in Turkey during WWI

Who is the present cricket coach of New Zealand?

John Wright is the coach of the New Zealand Cricket team in the 2011 Cricket World Cup.

What is the chain of hills in the south island?

Hamilton (Kirikiriroa) lies on the banks of the Waikato river. The closest mountain is Mt Pirongia to the west.

Time difference between the US and New Zealand?

New Zealand is 13 hours ahead of London from the 1st Sunday of April to the last Sunday of September, 11 hoursahead from the last Sunday of October to the last Sunday of March, and 12 hours ahead the rest of the year.

London is 13 hours behind New Zealand.

What was the first cow in New Zealand?

The following data is from the Agricultural Production Statistics: June 2009 (provisional) report:

Dairy: 5.8 million cattle

Beef: 4.1 million cattle

Total: 9.9 million cattle

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Which area of New Zealand is the wettest?

Most definitely. The closer to Northland the more depressed you get, if it doesn't rain it's cloudy, we called our city WhangaRAIN, the real name is Whangarei.

But we've had one good winter over the last 7 years and a couple of good summers too. It also depends where you come from, if you come from a rain forest then NZ is dry but if you come from Ethiopia then NZ might look like the end of the world.

What does tena koutou katoa mean in maori?

It means "hello" (said to one person) You would say tena korua to two people and tena koutou to three or more.

New Zealand is part of what country?

New Zealand is a country by itself. It is not part of any other country or continent. It is a completely autonomous, self-governing country, however is under the British Crown, due to the Waitangi Treaty signed in 1840, which decleared New Zealand a British Colony.

A sound in fiordland?

Milford Sound is found in New Zealand's Fiordland. Which is a 2 1/2 hours drive to get to Milford Sound from Te Anau.

Doubtful Sound is found in New Zealand's Fiordland. You can take a day tour which includes 3- 4 hours cruising in the Doubtful Sound.

Where did moas live in the north island the south island or both?

Moa are known to have lived in both main islands, and on some (presently) off-shore islands such as D'Urville. They would have had freer travel during the ice ages, when various land bridges existed.

I'm not sure about Stewart Island (Rakiura) though, as it may have been fully ice bound in those eras.

How high above sea level is Blenheim new zealand?

One or two metres, if there's big tsunami Blenheim isn't going to last very long...

A famous New Zealand landmark is southern?

There are a variety of famous New Zealand landmarks. These include Auckland Domain, Goat Island Marine Reserve, The Beehive Building, as well as Auckland Harbor Bridge.

Who was youngest MP in New Zealand?

Frederick Nene Russell, Mete Kingi Te Rangi Paetahi, Tareha Te Moananui and John Patterson all became Maori Members of Parliament in 1868.

How many levels are there in sky tower?

There are 25 floors if you haven't unlocked the tower top by clearing the main story.

What are the New Zealand laws relating to smoking?

New Zealand has very strict anti-smoking regulations, therefore it is getting difficult to light up a smoke anywhere

-Supermarkets

-Resturants

-Bars

-Airports

-Schools

-Universities

-Hospitals

-Stadiums

-Some Parks and

Sports Grounds have all banned smoking There is also a proposal to ban smoking from all Public Areas like City Centres, and your own car, even without a passenger.

Therefore it is best to just smoke in your own backyard.....

What are some well-known buildings in New Zealand?

* Fox Glacier

* One Tree Hill

* Aoraki Mount Cook

* Sky Tower

* Ohakune Carrot

* Tepapa Museum

* Beehive (Parliment house)

* Auckland Museum

* Christchurch Cathedral

What are some landmarks around new Zealand?

New Zealand is located just off the coast of Australia. Many people often try to visit both countries. If you are visiting New Zealand some of the historical sites you are going to visit include the Auckland Museum, the Kerikeri market, and Taranaki Cathedral.

How many people die of skin cancer in New Zealand?

Skin cancers include: Melanoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, Basal cell carcinoma Sun Spots (solar keratoses) Death rate (1996) Melanoma:194 Non-melanoma: 63 Total: 257 You can download completely here: http://www.cancernz.org.nz/Uploads/IS_SP_costskincancer_full.pdf

How many hours difference is there between NZ and Arizona?

Depends on the time of year. New Zealand observes Daylight Saving Time {DST} while Arizona does not.

During the New Zealand summer (say, Dec/Jan/Feb, etc.)when they are on DST there is a 20 hour time difference between there and Arizona. Examples: 2 AM Thursday in Arizona = 10 PM Thursday in New Zealand. And: 2 PM Thursday in Arizona = 10 AM Friday in New Zealand.

During the New Zealand winter (say, Jun/July/Aug etc.) when they revert to standard time, the time difference becomes 21 hours. You do the math. ;-)

New Zealand (UTC+12/UTC+13) is 19 hours ahead of Arizona (UTC-7) from the 1st Sunday of April to the last Sunday of September and 20 hours ahead during the rest of the year.