query: What is the capital city of New Zealand?

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: Capital of New Zealand Wellington has been the capital of New Zealand since 1865. New Zealand's first capital city was Old Russell (Okiato) in 1840–41. Auckland was the second capital from 1841 until 1865, when Parliament was permanently moved to Wellington after an argument that persisted for a decade. As the members of parliament could not agree on the location of a more central capital, Wellington was decided on by three Australian commissioners. Okiato or Old Russell is a small holiday spot in the Bay of Islands, south of present-day Russell, which was then known as Kororareka. Okiato was New

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: Premier House. Capital of New Zealand Wellington has been the capital of New Zealand since 1865. New Zealand's first capital city was Old Russell (Okiato) in 1840–41. Auckland was the second capital from 1841 until 1865, when Parliament was permanently moved to Wellington after an argument that persisted for a decade. As the members of parliament could not agree on the location of a more central capital, Wellington was decided on by three Australian commissioners. Okiato or Old Russell is a small holiday spot in the Bay of Islands, south of present-day Russell, which was then known as Kororareka. Okiato

title: Capital Football (New Zealand)

text: Capital Football (New Zealand) Capital Football is one of seven federations of New Zealand Football, representing the wider Wellington Region, including Hutt Valley, Wairarapa and Horowhenua-Kapiti. Capital Football was first formed as Wellington Football Association (WFA) on the 12th March 1890. In 1984 they changed their name to Wellington Soccer Association (WSA). During May 1999 New Zealand Soccer set up the seven Federations when previously there was 23 District Associations, WSA looked after Federation Five and then incorporated and renamed as Capital Soccer on 29 November 2000. When New Zealand Soccer changed their name to New Zealand Football, the federations

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: findings in a simple two-page letter, where their main finding was summed up in a single sentence without further elaboration: The move of the capital from Auckland to Wellington was undertaken in 1865, and Wellington has been New Zealand's capital since. The fifth session of the 3rd Parliament was opened on 26 July 1865 in Wellington, and this date is regarded as the move of the capital function to Wellington. The sesquicentennial anniversary of the capital moving to Wellington was celebrated on the weekend of 25 and 26 July 2015. A concert organised by Wellington City Council was held in

title: Capital punishment in New Zealand

text: Capital punishment in New Zealand Capital punishment in New Zealand first appeared in a codified form when it became a British territory in 1840, and was first employed in 1842. It was last used in 1957, abolished for murder in 1961, and abolished altogether, including for treason, in 1989. During the period that it was in effect, 85 people were executed. The method of execution was always by hanging. At first, there were many possible execution sites all around the country, but later, the only two cities where hangings were carried out were Wellington (the capital) and Auckland (now the

title: New Zealand

text: topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland. Sometime between 1250 and 1300, Polynesians settled in the islands that later were named New Zealand and developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the United Kingdom and Māori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, which declared British sovereignty over the islands. In 1841, New Zealand became a colony

title: New Zealand Parliament

text: New Zealand Parliament The New Zealand Parliament () is the legislature of New Zealand, consisting of the Queen of New Zealand (Queen-in-Parliament) and the New Zealand House of Representatives. The Queen is usually represented by a governor-general. Before 1951, there was an upper chamber, the New Zealand Legislative Council. The Parliament was established in 1854 and is one of the oldest continuously functioning legislatures in the world. The House of Representatives has met in the Parliament Buildings located in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, since 1865. It normally consists of 120 members of Parliament (MPs), though sometimes more

title: The Great Journeys of New Zealand

text: former Capital Connection train is not included in the Great Journeys of New Zealand brand. It is, however, operated by KiwiRail and subsidised by the Greater Wellington Regional Council as a long-distance commuter train. The Great Journeys of New Zealand The Great Journeys of New Zealand is the tourism division of KiwiRail that brings together its three Scenic train services (TranzAlpine, Northern Explorer and Coastal Pacific) with its passenger ferries business, Interislander. The new division was launched in May 2017 and replaced the former tourism brand, KiwiRail Scenic Journeys. Passenger trains in New Zealand were operated by the New Zealand

title: New Zealand heraldry

text: arms. The arms of the capital, Wellington, combines the arms of Wellesley Duke of Wellington with the national coat of arms. The coat of arms of the City of Christchurch also have charges from the national arms. Heraldry is also discussed and studied by The Heraldry Society of New Zealand, a learned society under the patronage of the governor-general. The society publishes "The New Zealand Armorist". Its homepage is called Onward. New Zealand heraldry New Zealand heraldry basically follows the British heraldic traditions. New Zealand Herald of Arms Extraordinary is the officer of arms responsible for the regulation of heraldry

title: Ngaio, New Zealand

text: Ngaio, New Zealand Ngaio is an inner suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. It is situated on the slopes of Mount Kaukau, 3500 metres north of the city's CBD. It was settled in the 1840s and many of its streets are named after early settler families. Ngaio was originally a logging community known first as "Upper Kaiwarra", then as "Crofton" until 1908. The area was administratively part of a separate local authority called the Onslow Borough Council which amalgamated with Wellington City in 1919. Ngaio takes its name from a New Zealand native tree, the Ngaio. Ngaio

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: front of Parliament House and a light show depicting the history of Wellington projected onto the front of the building. The main act was musician Dave Dobbyn, supported by Wellington's Orpheus Choir. The crowd was addressed by the Speaker of the House, David Carter, and the Mayor of Wellington, Celia Wade-Brown. Several national organisations, including the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Royal New Zealand Ballet, and the New Zealand Opera, offered free performances for the anniversary. Over 30 national institutions opened their collections to the public; this included the Supreme Court, the Reserve Bank, the Katherine Mansfield Birthplace, and the

title: Wadestown, New Zealand

text: Wadestown. Wadestown, New Zealand Wadestown is a northern suburb of Wellington, (the capital city of New Zealand), located about 2–3 km by road from the Wellington central business district and the New Zealand Parliament Buildings. It is a residential suburb overlooking Thorndon and the Ngaio Gorge from the northern flanks of Tinakori Hill or Te Ahumairangi. It is hilly and includes Weld Street reportedly one of the steepest streets in Wellington. Wadestown's streets are picturesque, narrow — 33 feet, half a chain or 10 metres, made by pick and shovel and horse and scoop. Wellington's first suburb it takes its

title: Wadestown, New Zealand

text: Wadestown, New Zealand Wadestown is a northern suburb of Wellington, (the capital city of New Zealand), located about 2–3 km by road from the Wellington central business district and the New Zealand Parliament Buildings. It is a residential suburb overlooking Thorndon and the Ngaio Gorge from the northern flanks of Tinakori Hill or Te Ahumairangi. It is hilly and includes Weld Street reportedly one of the steepest streets in Wellington. Wadestown's streets are picturesque, narrow — 33 feet, half a chain or 10 metres, made by pick and shovel and horse and scoop. Wellington's first suburb it takes its name

title: Brooklyn, New Zealand

text: Brooklyn, New Zealand Brooklyn is a suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Brooklyn is 3 km south of Wellington’s central business district on the eastern slopes of the hills above Happy Valley. Nearby suburbs and areas include: Central Park (named after the area of the same name in New York) separates Brooklyn from the city. Established in 1913 on Town Belt land, the park features a set of wrought-iron gates at its main entrance: the then Mayor, John Pearce Luke donated them in 1920. During World War II, American forces established a military camp in the park

title: Brooklyn, New Zealand

text: and for Māori Electorate, Te Tai Tonga. Brooklyn, New Zealand Brooklyn is a suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Brooklyn is 3 km south of Wellington’s central business district on the eastern slopes of the hills above Happy Valley. Nearby suburbs and areas include: Central Park (named after the area of the same name in New York) separates Brooklyn from the city. Established in 1913 on Town Belt land, the park features a set of wrought-iron gates at its main entrance: the then Mayor, John Pearce Luke donated them in 1920. During World War II, American forces

title: Otaki, New Zealand

text: Otaki, New Zealand Otaki () is a town in the Kapiti Coast District of the North Island of New Zealand, situated half way between the capital city Wellington, 70 kilometres to the southwest, and Palmerston North, 70 kilometres to the northeast. It is located on New Zealand State Highway 1 and the North Island Main Trunk railway between Wellington and Auckland and marks the northernmost point of the Wellington Region. The construction of the Kapiti Expressway and the Transmission Gully Motorway are currently underway and will cut traveling times to Wellington. In the 2013 census the town's population was 5,778,

title: New Zealand House of Representatives

text: 1852, an Act of the British Parliament, which established a bicameral legislature; however the upper chamber, the Legislative Council, was abolished in 1950. Parliament received full control over all New Zealand affairs in 1947 with the passage of the Statute of Westminster Adoption Act. The debating chamber of the House of Representatives is located inside Parliament House in Wellington, the capital city. Sittings of the House are usually open to the public, but the House may at any time vote to sit in private. Proceedings are also broadcast through Parliament TV, AM Network and Parliament Today. The New Zealand House

title: Thorndon, New Zealand

text: closed in 1920 and the superstructure moved to Evans Bay for dressing sheds. New baths opened in Murphy Street in November 1924 with certain hours set aside for mixed bathing. Thorndon, New Zealand Thorndon is a historic inner suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Because the suburb is relatively level compared to the hilly terrain elsewhere in Wellington it contained Wellington's elite residential area until its best was destroyed in the 1960s by a new motorway and the erection of tall office buildings on the sites of its Molesworth Street retail and service businesses. Before Thorndon was

title: Wellington Hospital, New Zealand

text: construction of Te Papa, New Zealand's National Museum. In early 2010 Prince William visited the children of Ward 1 and some of Ward 2 (formerly known as Ward 19 and Ward 18). Wellington Hospital, New Zealand Wellington Hospital is the main hospital in Wellington, New Zealand, located south of the city centre in the suburb of Newtown. It is the main hospital run by Capital & Coast District Health Board (C&CDHB), which serves Wellington City, Porirua and the Kapiti Coast District. Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt are served by the separate Hutt Valley DHB and a separate hospital, Hutt Hospital,

title: Thorndon, New Zealand

text: Thorndon, New Zealand Thorndon is a historic inner suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Because the suburb is relatively level compared to the hilly terrain elsewhere in Wellington it contained Wellington's elite residential area until its best was destroyed in the 1960s by a new motorway and the erection of tall office buildings on the sites of its Molesworth Street retail and service businesses. Before Thorndon was Thorndon its southern end was Pipitea and more recently Pipitea Marae and the land under the houses of parliament have been separated from Thorndon and Pipitea returned to them. Thorndon

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: to Wellington permanent was lost by a single vote. The Wellington Provincial Council buildings were built in 1858 and were opulent in style; the stark contrast to the "Shedifice" in Auckland was part of Wellington's campaign to entice members of parliament to move the capital to their city. After the capital had moved to Wellington, the Parliament Building was eventually transferred to the University of Auckland and demolished in 1919. Government House remained one of the seats for the governor, who alternates between Wellington and Auckland to this day. Old Government House remained in this use until 1969, when Sir

title: Wellington Hospital, New Zealand

text: Wellington Hospital, New Zealand Wellington Hospital is the main hospital in Wellington, New Zealand, located south of the city centre in the suburb of Newtown. It is the main hospital run by Capital & Coast District Health Board (C&CDHB), which serves Wellington City, Porirua and the Kapiti Coast District. Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt are served by the separate Hutt Valley DHB and a separate hospital, Hutt Hospital, in the Lower Hutt suburb of Boulcott. Wellington Hospital is the region's main tertiary hospital with services such as complex specialist and acute (or ‘tertiary’) services, procedures and treatments such as the

title: Capital Hill, Australian Capital Territory

text: the six states, the capital of the Northern Territory and the capital of New Zealand. Before the name Wellington Avenue was gazetted, it was realised that New Zealand was not going to become part of a Confederation of Australasia and the name was replaced by Canberra Avenue. Griffin planned that the state capital city avenues were terminated with a park named after the generic botanical name for a native plant from that particular site; for example, Telopea Park is named after the waratah, the floral emblem of New South Wales, and is at the end of Sydney Avenue, named after

title: Kelburn, New Zealand

text: Kelburn, New Zealand Kelburn is a central suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, situated within of the central business district. Kelburn sits on the hills just west of the capital's central business district and is bordered by the Botanic Garden and the suburbs of Thorndon and Northland to the north, the suburbs of Karori and Highbury to the south west, and Aro Valley to the south. The iconic Wellington Cable Car is a tourist attraction and public transport facility. Operating since 1902, it is a funicular railway that ascends from Lambton Quay in the central business district

title: New Zealand Memorial, Canberra

text: New Zealand Memorial, Canberra The New Zealand Memorial in Canberra, Australia, commemorates the relationship between New Zealand and Australia, and stands at the corner of Anzac Parade and Constitution Avenue, the former bisecting the Parliamentary Triangle and the latter forming the base of the triangle that represents the form of government in Canberra, the national capital city of Australia. The memorial was opened on the eve of Anzac Day (24 April) in 2001 by the prime ministers of both countries. The memorial was designed by artist Kingsley Baird and architects Studio of Pacific Architecture, both of Wellington, New Zealand. It

title: Communist Party of New Zealand

text: of 1926 headquarters of the CPNZ were moved from Wellington to Blackball. They would remain there until returned to the North Island and the capital city in 1928. Total membership of the party remained tiny in this period, with the CPNZ counting fewer than 100 members. Despite its small size, the party nevertheless managed to exert a degree of influence within the national Miners' and Seamen's Unions. The party did not operate in a vacuum but was rather the object of official scrutiny from the start with the New Zealand Police and New Zealand Army both engaged in the systematic

title: Ngaio, New Zealand

text: The opening of the railway to Wellington in 1886 (now the Johnsonville Branch) enabled people to commute into Wellington, and the line was electrified with more frequent and faster trains in 1938. The population of Ngaio increased from 905 in 1916 to 2,280 in 1938. In 1940 state houses were built over Casey's dairy farm in Cockayne Road. Ngaio, New Zealand Ngaio is an inner suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. It is situated on the slopes of Mount Kaukau, 3500 metres north of the city's CBD. It was settled in the 1840s and many of its

title: Kelburn, New Zealand

text: and Sir Guy Powles. Kelburn's boundaries form an approximate triangle, with the Terrace Tunnel and State Highway 1 defining the eastern boundary, Bowen Street (west of State Highway 1) and Glenmore Street defining the northwestern boundary, and the hills above Aro Valley forming the southern boundary. Kelburn, New Zealand Kelburn is a central suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, situated within of the central business district. Kelburn sits on the hills just west of the capital's central business district and is bordered by the Botanic Garden and the suburbs of Thorndon and Northland to the north, the

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: Ronald Campbell Gunn, a former member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly and the Tasmanian Legislative Council. Sir George Grey appointed the commissioners to fulfil the brief "that the Seat of Government should be placed in a central position, that is to say, somewhere upon the shores of Cook's Straits." The commissioners inspected Wellington, Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound, the Tory Channel, Blenheim, Pelorus Sound, Havelock and Nelson. Their criteria were the central position in New Zealand that was asked for, access by water, land availability, resources in the surrounding country, defence considerations, and any natural disadvantages. The commissioners reported their

title: Music of New Zealand

text: Orchestra in Hamilton, the Orchestra Wellington, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) (formerly the Southern Sinfonia). The New Zealand String Quartet and the NZTrio both perform locally and internationally. The NZTrio specialises in contemporary art music. New Zealand has a strong choral tradition. The Anglican cathedrals in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch have choirs of a high standard and there are also a number of secular New Zealand choirs including the New Zealand Youth Choir, Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir, City of Dunedin Choir, Auckland Choral Society and Christchurch City Choir. Many of these choirs perform

title: Island Bay, New Zealand

text: Island Bay, New Zealand Island Bay is a coastal suburb of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, situated 5 km south of the city centre. Island Bay lies on the bay which shares its name, one of numerous small bays off Cook Strait and west of Lyall Bay. 500m offshore in Island Bay lies Tapu Te Ranga Island, which forms a natural breakwater and provides a sheltered anchorage for local fishing boats. Noted current Island Bay residents include Minister of Justice Andrew Little MP, and Celia Wade-Brown, former Mayor of Wellington. Former residents include Bruce Stewart, writer and dramatist at

title: New Zealand reggae

text: among Māori, was also a factor in the growth of the genre, and the high rates of use of marijuana among New Zealanders is likely to have had an influence. Reggae topped the charts in New Zealand in the early 1980s when Toots and the Maytals, the first artist to use the term “reggae” in song, went platinum with their song “Beautiful Woman”. The reggae scene is centred around the Waikato, Whanganui and the capital Wellington, with capital music having a more dub and jazz influenced sound. Most New Zealand reggae bands incorporate different stylistic influences, and the result is

title: City Impact Church New Zealand

text: board member at the Auckland Rainbow Church, states "City Impact is fundamentalist in doctrine which shows in its views of women and homosexuality, and is closer to Destiny Church than any other church." In addition to the North Shore branch, CIC also built a new 1,800 seat campus in Mt. Wellington in 2010, which CIC now has two Auckland campuses. Mt Wellington campus hosts services at 10am and 6.30pm on Sundays. City Impact Church also has a network of churches in the South Island of New Zealand. These are located in Queenstown, Invercargill, Balclutha, as well as overseas churches, City

title: Constitution of New Zealand

text: Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) was signed at Waitangi. Several subsequent copies were signed at various places around the North and South Islands. On 21 May Hobson issued proclamations of British sovereignty over New Zealand. The basis of the proclamations was Hobson's discovery of 'treasonable' activities of the New Zealand Company settlements in Port Nicholson (Wellington and Britannia, later Petone) establishing their own 12-member governing council. Hobson sought to prevent the establishment of what he saw as a 'republic', that is, an independent state outside of his jurisdiction. Hobson was then declared Lieutenant-Governor of New Zealand and divided the colony

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: Zealand's first national capital, for a short time from 1840 to 1841, before the seat of government was moved to Auckland. William Hobson arrived in New Zealand on 29 January 1840, the date now celebrated as the Auckland Anniversary Day. On the following day, as Lieutenant-Governor he proclaimed British Sovereignty in New Zealand. 30 January 1840 was the day that the Union Jack was flown on the masthead of the "Herald", the ship that brought Hobson to the Bay of islands, and that the flag was saluted by guns. A capital city needed to be decided on, and immediately after

title: Capital Football (New Zealand)

text: followed suit and Capital Soccer became Capital Football in 2007. While New Zealand Football is the governing body, unlike other sports in New Zealand, the funding model for football means each seven regional federations look after football in their area themselves, only following New Zealand Football's plan as they see fit. For the local federations, the clubs fund the federation with the rest of the money coming from Sport New Zealand funding and about three per cent from New Zealand Football. As of 2018. As of 2017. Capital Football (New Zealand) Capital Football is one of seven federations of New

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: 1842, they moved to Kororareka leaving Russell virtually deserted. Kororareka was part of the Port of Russell and gradually became known as Russell also. In January 1844 Governor Robert FitzRoy officially designated Kororareka as part of the township of Russell. Now the name Russell applies only to the erstwhile Kororareka while Okiato has resumed its original name. There is often confusion between modern-day Russell, Kororareka and Okiato in relation to the original capital: even the historian Michael King in "The Penguin History of New Zealand"—his most notable work and the most commonly-read New Zealand history book—incorrectly names Kororareka as the

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: Karangahape Road) before the new Government House was built in 1856. Construction of this building was part of Auckland's campaign to retain the seat of government, as the discussion about the capital moving further south had already started. This building formally became part of the University of Auckland in 1969, is now known as Old Government House, and was registered by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust as a Category I heritage structure in 1983. The initial form of government was an executive council formed of public servant appointed by and responsible to the governor. This changed when the New

title: Capital punishment in New Zealand

text: Green Party voters at 19%, but the strongest support came from New Zealand First voters at 84%. Capital punishment in New Zealand Capital punishment in New Zealand first appeared in a codified form when it became a British territory in 1840, and was first employed in 1842. It was last used in 1957, abolished for murder in 1961, and abolished altogether, including for treason, in 1989. During the period that it was in effect, 85 people were executed. The method of execution was always by hanging. At first, there were many possible execution sites all around the country, but later,

title: Capital punishment in New Zealand

text: Labour cabinet in November 1989 with the passage of the "Abolition of the Death Penalty Act 1989", and there were no further executions during the interim period. Passage of the "Abolition of the Death Penalty Act" ended all capital punishment in New Zealand. The Cook Islands, which based its statutes on New Zealand law, formally retained the death penalty for treason until it was abolished in 2007. The death penalty was never used in the Cook Islands. Occasional calls to reinstate capital punishment still occur, but no major political party has made capital punishment an element of any of their

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: in January 1841. Hobson moved into his new residence on 14 March 1841, and with him moving in, the capital had shifted from the Bay of Islands to Auckland. The first Supreme Court in New Zealand was built in 1842 on the corner of Queen Street and Victoria Street West. The court was presided over by Justice Martin. On 23 June 1848, Government House burned down during Sir George Grey's tenure as Governor. Nobody came to harm but the building was a total loss. A viceregal residence was then rented for many years (known as Scoria House and located on

title: Capital punishment in New Zealand

text: neutral in this debate. The New Zealand Theosophical Society also opposed capital punishment, and the Churches of Christ and Baptist Union declared its opposition in the late fifties. As religious opposition grew, it provided opponents of capital punishment with an organisational base that was used to good effect. Redmer Yska notes that clergy often refused to participate in legitimising executions through their presence, of whatever denomination. As a consequence of controversy over the perceived escalation in use of capital punishment, abolitionist petitions started to circulate as well. In 1956, a proposal for a referendum on capital punishment was put forward

title: Hurworth, New Zealand

text: Hurworth, New Zealand Hurworth is a locality in Taranaki, New Zealand. It is south of the city of New Plymouth. The settlement was established in the 1850s. Harry Atkinson, the Premier of New Zealand, named Hurworth after a village he had lived in as a child in England. Atkinson contributed to the establishment of the settlement; he built what is now known as "Hurworth Cottage," from what a sawyer had taught him. Along with six other establishments, Hurworth became a thriving settlement, well known for its fine cheeses. In the wake of the First Taranaki War in 1860, however, Hurworth

title: Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Australia and New Zealand

text: Australia in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia and in New Zealand. There is a growing monastic presence in the Serbian Orthodox Metropolitanate of Australia and New Zealand. Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Australia and New Zealand The Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Australia and New Zealand () is an Eastern Orthodox diocese of the Serbian Orthodox Church, with jurisdiction over Australia and New Zealand. Since 2011, it has a honorary rank of Metropolitanate. Its headquarters are in Renwick Street, Alexandria, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Bishop Siluan (Mrakić) of Australia

title: New Zealand Post

text: companies. The Post on 3 April 2017 announced that it will work with fast food restaurant chain KFC to have postal drivers deliver KFC’s food to customers. The partnership will be piloted in the northern city of Tauranga, then expanded to more locations across New Zealand. New Zealand Post is responsible for deciding on stamp design and stamp production. Only New Zealand Post is allowed to “issue postage stamps that bear the words “New Zealand,” according to New Zealand law. Each year the Post’s stamp business unit sets how many stamps it will issue and what the stamps will depict.

title: City of Dunedin Pipe Band (New Zealand)

text: City of Dunedin Pipe Band (New Zealand) The City of Dunedin Pipe Band is a competitive pipe band, based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The band is led by Pipe Major Alec Findlater and Drum Sergeant Sam Coutts. The band wears the Gordon Tartan. The band regularly performs at all home games for the Otago Highlanders Super Rugby franchise at Forsyth Barr Stadium and graduation parades for the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic. The City of Dunedin Pipe Band was formed in 1898, and is the second oldest band in the southern hemisphere drawing its membership from right around the

title: This is New Zealand

text: This is New Zealand This is New Zealand is a documentary film showcasing New Zealand scenery that was produced by the New Zealand National Film Unit for screening at the World Expo in Osaka in 1970. The film combined scenic images including aerial cinematography with rousing classical music such as Sibelius' "Karelia Suite". Using then ground-breaking technology, the film required three separate but synchronised 35mm film projectors which projected their images onto an extra-wide screen. In 2004/2005 Archives New Zealand commissioned a restoration at post production facility, Park Road Post. Hugh Macdonald, the original director, was involved in the restoration

title: City of Dunedin Pipe Band (New Zealand)

text: (NZ) 2006 - 5th MSR, 2nd= Medley, 3rd Overall Grade 2 (NZ) 2007 - 1st MSR, 2nd Medley, 1st Overall Grade 2 (NZ) 2008 - 1st MSR, 1st Medley, 1st Overall Grade 2 (NZ) City of Dunedin Pipe Band (New Zealand) The City of Dunedin Pipe Band is a competitive pipe band, based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The band is led by Pipe Major Alec Findlater and Drum Sergeant Sam Coutts. The band wears the Gordon Tartan. The band regularly performs at all home games for the Otago Highlanders Super Rugby franchise at Forsyth Barr Stadium and graduation parades for

title: This is New Zealand

text: and Kit Rollings, the original sound mixer assisted with the updated soundtrack. The remastered film was released for sale on DVD in 2014. This is New Zealand This is New Zealand is a documentary film showcasing New Zealand scenery that was produced by the New Zealand National Film Unit for screening at the World Expo in Osaka in 1970. The film combined scenic images including aerial cinematography with rousing classical music such as Sibelius' "Karelia Suite". Using then ground-breaking technology, the film required three separate but synchronised 35mm film projectors which projected their images onto an extra-wide screen. In 2004/2005

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: Zealand Constitution Act 1852, an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that granted self-government to the Colony of New Zealand, was received. This allowed for a bicameral General Assembly (or Parliament), consisting of the Governor, an appointed Legislative Council and an elected House of Representatives, with an Executive Council nominally appointed by the Governor. It also allowed for provincial governments, and six provinces were initially established. The first general election was held in 1853 and Parliament convened in Auckland for its first session, which was opened on 27 May 1854. On 3 June, the question of the seat

title: Whale watching in New Zealand

text: Whale watching in New Zealand Whale watching in New Zealand is predominantly centered around the areas of Kaikoura and the Hauraki Gulf. Known as the 'whale capital', Kaikoura is a world-famous whale watching site, in particular for sperm whales which is currently the most abundant of large whales in New Zealand waters. The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park (just outside Auckland city) is also a significant whale watching area with a resident population of Bryde's Whales commonly viewed alongside other cetaceans Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins and Orca. Whale watching is also offered in other locations, often as eco-tours and in conjunction

title: What Is Love

text: What Is Love "What Is Love" is a song recorded by Trinidadian-German Eurodance artist Haddaway for his debut album, "The Album". The song is recognizable by its refrain "What is love? Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me... no more." It was a massive hit in Europe, becoming a number-one hit in at least 13 countries and reaching number two in Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Outside Europe, the song was moderately successful, reaching number 11 in the United States, number 12 in Australia, number 17 in Canada, and number 48 in New Zealand. "What Is Love" was written

title: City Impact Church New Zealand

text: times as we like, I'd encourage you to place your votes and keep checking back." The multiple votes were spotted by the McCully staff and were removed. City Impact Church New Zealand City Impact Church is a nondenominational church of faith with pentecostal beliefs based in East Coast Bays, New Zealand. Formerly known as Bays Christian Fellowship, it was founded in 1982 by current senior pastors Peter Mortlock and his wife Bev Mortlock. It runs three Sunday services, one at 8.30 am, one at 10.30 am and another at 6:30 pm. The church also holds regular Community Impact days where

title: City Impact Church New Zealand

text: City Impact Church New Zealand City Impact Church is a nondenominational church of faith with pentecostal beliefs based in East Coast Bays, New Zealand. Formerly known as Bays Christian Fellowship, it was founded in 1982 by current senior pastors Peter Mortlock and his wife Bev Mortlock. It runs three Sunday services, one at 8.30 am, one at 10.30 am and another at 6:30 pm. The church also holds regular Community Impact days where over 700 volunteers go out into various schools, hospitals and homes to help clean, garden and maintain the properties, as they seek to put biblical principles into

title: Capital punishment in New Zealand

text: by the Minister of Justice, Jack Marshall. This referendum was to be voted on during the 1957 general election, but the proposal was defeated. Meanwhile, Walter James Bolton (1888–1957) was executed at Mount Eden Prison in Auckland in February 1957, after he had allegedly poisoned his wife with arsenic. Given that the National Party lost that election, there were to be no further executions within New Zealand. However, while the election saw a short-lived Labour government elected, capital punishment was not debated in Parliament again before the National party regained power after the 1960 election. In 1961, the National Party

title: Ministry of Justice (New Zealand)

text: Treaty of Waitangi Treaty Settlements, Judges' salaries and Legal Aid Payments. However the justice sector as a whole, including police and Corrections, has an operating budget of $3.8 billion a year and employs around 22,000 people. Over the next five years an additional $1.8 billion will be spent on new capital. Around 80% of Justice sector expenditure is spent on criminal justice. Ministry of Justice (New Zealand) The New Zealand Ministry of Justice (Māori: "Tāhū o te Ture") is an executive branch of the New Zealand Government, responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice within New

title: Fair trade in New Zealand

text: trade capital city in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2017, Whangarei was recognised by the Fair Trade Association of Australia New Zealand as being one of four fair trade councils in New Zealand, and the first fair trade district in New Zealand. International human rights law is founded on the idea that all human beings have the same set of fundamental rights. The right to equality and non-discrimination provides that human beings, regardless of their status or membership of a particular group, are entitled to the same set of rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted in 1948, includes

title: Districts of New Zealand

text: Districts of New Zealand A district in New Zealand is a territorial authority area governed by a district council as a second-tier of local government in New Zealand, below regional councils. They were formed as a result of local government reforms in 1989. There are 53 districts in New Zealand, and they do not include the 13 city councils (including Auckland Council), and the Chatham Islands Council. District councils serve a combination of rural and urban communities, while city councils administer the larger urban areas. Three districts (Gisborne, Tasman and Marlborough) are unitary authorities also performing the functions of a

title: Districts of New Zealand

text: are currently 54 districts: Notes: Districts of New Zealand A district in New Zealand is a territorial authority area governed by a district council as a second-tier of local government in New Zealand, below regional councils. They were formed as a result of local government reforms in 1989. There are 53 districts in New Zealand, and they do not include the 13 city councils (including Auckland Council), and the Chatham Islands Council. District councils serve a combination of rural and urban communities, while city councils administer the larger urban areas. Three districts (Gisborne, Tasman and Marlborough) are unitary authorities also

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: Frank and Lady Mappin donated the current Government House (Birchlands) that is located in Mount Eden. Old Government House has since been in use by the University of Auckland. Following a motion in parliament by Alfred Domett, the 4th Premier, three Australian commissioners were tasked with deciding where the capital should move to. The motion asked for the colonial governors of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania to appoint one representative of each of those colonies. The appointees were Joseph Docker, a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, Francis Murphy, the Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, and

title: New Zealand Memorial, Canberra

text: people of gardens and movement. On trade and union. This sea a bridge of faith. This sea we are contained and moved by. </poem> New Zealand Memorial, Canberra The New Zealand Memorial in Canberra, Australia, commemorates the relationship between New Zealand and Australia, and stands at the corner of Anzac Parade and Constitution Avenue, the former bisecting the Parliamentary Triangle and the latter forming the base of the triangle that represents the form of government in Canberra, the national capital city of Australia. The memorial was opened on the eve of Anzac Day (24 April) in 2001 by the prime

title: Woodend, New Zealand

text: Woodend, New Zealand Woodend is a town in the Waimakariri District, in the Canterbury Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It may have been named because it was on the edge of what was then called the Maori Bush, or after an early settler, Thomas Wooding. It is situated with both the Waimakariri and Ashley Rivers running either side. The town has a population of It is north of central Christchurch, and is a satellite town of the city; at the 2006 Census, 63% of employed Woodend residents worked in Christchurch. Woodend School is Woodend's only school. It

title: Politics of New Zealand

text: little influenced by the Government. Most influences were felt in and around Russell, the first capital, and Auckland, the second capital. The first voting rights in New Zealand were legislated in 1852 as the New Zealand Constitution Act for the 1853 elections and reflected British practice. Initially only property owners could vote, but by the late 1850s 75% of British males over 21 were eligible to vote compared to 20% in England and 12% in Scotland. Around 100 Māori chiefs voted in the 1853 election. During the 1850s provincial-based government was the norm. It was abolished in 1876. Politics was

title: Beckenham, New Zealand

text: Beckenham, New Zealand Beckenham is an inner suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, located three kilometres south of the city centre. The Heathcote River winds through this predominantly residential suburb, a section of which is often referred to locally as the "Beckenham Loop". The suburb was named by Captain Stephen Fisher after the town in England. He eventually settled in the area in 1871 after retirement from naval duties. At one time a part of Beckenham was known as Fisherton and his house was built on what is now Fisher Avenue. Beckenham is bounded by Sydenham to the north, Somerfield to

title: DFC New Zealand Limited

text: DFC New Zealand Limited DFC New Zealand Limited was a state-owned enterprise that existed from 1964 to 1991, to provide venture capital and financial advice to industry. The Development Finance Corporation was established in 1964 as a joint venture between the New Zealand Government, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, and the major trading banks of the time. In 1973, the Kirk Labour government assumed full control. DFC operated two venture capital funds: the Applied Technology Programme and the Small Business Venture Capital Fund, which were both later merged into a single DFC Ventures fund. Under the State Owned Enterprises

title: Mayor of Napier, New Zealand

text: Mayor of Napier, New Zealand The Mayor of Napier is the head of the municipal government of Napier City, New Zealand, and presides over the Napier City Council. Napier City is New Zealand's ninth largest city. The first mayor was elected in 1875. The current mayor is Bill Dalton. The Māori sold a block of land called Ahuriri in 1851, and in 1853 Donald McLean bought the site that later became Napier. Alfred Domett, a future Prime Minister of New Zealand, was appointed as the Commissioner of Crown Lands and the resident magistrate at the village of Ahuriri. It was

title: Taradale, New Zealand

text: Taradale, New Zealand Taradale is a suburb of the City of Napier, in the Hawke's Bay Region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is a predominantly middle-upper class residential suburb, located 10 kilometres southwest of the centre of Napier. Also known as the Taradale and Greenmeadows area, its population was 16,599 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 972 from 2001. For hundreds of years, hills overlooking what is now Taradale were the site of villages occupied by Māori people, latterly of the Ngāti Kahungunu tribe. Europeans started settling at Taradale in the 1850s, and it was officially

title: Cinema of New Zealand

text: the functions of the Commission are to: With this Act, the New Zealand film industry became more stabilised. Section 18 of the Act, entitled "Content of Films", defines what makes "a New Zealand film". To qualify, a film must have "significant New Zealand content", judged by taking into account the following: These defining aspects have in recent years caused debate on whether films like "The Frighteners" and "The Lord of the Rings" qualify as New Zealand films. The impact of the New Zealand Film Commission upon the industry was significant in getting films made, coming to a definition of NZ

title: Economy of New Zealand

text: of all GDP activity . Large-scale manufacturing industries include aluminium production, food processing, metal fabrication, wood and paper products. Mining, manufacturing, electricity, gas, water, and waste services accounted for 16.5% of GDP . The primary sector continues to dominate New Zealand's exports, despite accounting for only 6.5% of GDP . The major capital market is the New Zealand Exchange, known as the NZX. , NZX had a total of 258 listed securities with a combined market capitalisation of NZD $94.1 billion. New Zealand's currency, the New Zealand dollar (informally known as the "Kiwi dollar") also circulates in five Pacific island

title: Economic history of New Zealand

text: exported a total of NZ$ 35.1billion and exported a total of NZ$ 35.4 billion, with its top exports being concentrated milk and the top imports being cars. New Zealand has an extremely diverse market economy with a sizable service sector that accounted for 63% of all GDP in 2013. Other industries including mining, manufacturing, waste services, electricity and gas accounted for 16.5% of GDP in 2013 while the primary sector only accounted for 6.5% of GDP, despite continually dominating New Zealand's exports. The biggest capital market for New Zealand is known as the New Zealand Exchange. As of June 2018

title: Military history of New Zealand

text: in Iraq. On the 10th anniversary of the invasion, New Zealand journalist Jon Stephenson – who was in Baghdad when the war began – said New Zealand's contribution to the recovery effort had been "grossly overstated". On 18 November 2006, a contingent of seventy-two New Zealand Defence Force personnel and additional New Zealand Police officers was deployed to Tonga at the Tongan Government's request to assist in the restoration of calm after an outbreak of violence in the nation's capital, Nukualofa. They were joined by Australian soldiers and Australian Federal Police officers. Their main objective is to assist the Tongan

title: History of New Zealand

text: province of Dalmatia in what is now Croatia, and Bohemia in what is now the Czech Republic. Already a majority of the population by 1859, the number of Pākehā settlers increased rapidly to reach over one million by 1916. In the 1870s and 1880s, several thousand Chinese men, mostly from Guangdong, migrated to New Zealand to work on the South Island goldfields. Although the first Chinese migrants had been invited by the Otago Provincial government they quickly became the target of hostility from white settlers and laws were enacted specifically to discourage them from coming to New Zealand. Māori had

title: Beckenham, New Zealand

text: the west, Cashmere and Huntsbury to the south and St Martins to the east. Beckenham, New Zealand Beckenham is an inner suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, located three kilometres south of the city centre. The Heathcote River winds through this predominantly residential suburb, a section of which is often referred to locally as the "Beckenham Loop". The suburb was named by Captain Stephen Fisher after the town in England. He eventually settled in the area in 1871 after retirement from naval duties. At one time a part of Beckenham was known as Fisherton and his house was built on what

title: City Impact Church New Zealand

text: 80% of their teachers are qualified and they are open to both church members and not-church members. In 2014 one of their head teachers, Francesca Bunting, was awarded the NZ's Most Inspiring Teachers award in the Early Childhood category. City Impact Church has historically worked alongside Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church. In 2004 they jointly organised the first of the Enough Is Enough rallies protesting against the legalisation of civil unions in New Zealand and promoting "traditional family values." A subsequent editorial in "The New Zealand Herald" pointed out that "for all the fear and loathing [the march] aroused in liberal

title: Proposed new capital of Egypt

text: in order to prepare it for the construction work. Proposed new capital of Egypt The proposed new capital of Egypt is a large-scale project announced by Egyptian housing minister Mostafa Madbouly at the Egypt Economic Development Conference on 13 March 2015. The new, yet-unnamed city is to be located 45 kilometers (28 miles) east of Cairo and just outside the Second Greater Cairo Ring Road in a currently largely undeveloped area halfway to the seaport city of Suez. According to the plans, the city would become the new administrative and financial capital of Egypt, housing the main government departments and

title: Proposed new capital of Egypt

text: Proposed new capital of Egypt The proposed new capital of Egypt is a large-scale project announced by Egyptian housing minister Mostafa Madbouly at the Egypt Economic Development Conference on 13 March 2015. The new, yet-unnamed city is to be located 45 kilometers (28 miles) east of Cairo and just outside the Second Greater Cairo Ring Road in a currently largely undeveloped area halfway to the seaport city of Suez. According to the plans, the city would become the new administrative and financial capital of Egypt, housing the main government departments and ministries, as well as foreign embassies. On total area,

title: Music of New Zealand

text: What Love Can Do". Herbs are considered pioneers of the Pacific reggae sound, having paved the way for contemporary New Zealand reggae groups such as Breaks Co-op, Fat Freddy's Drop, Katchafire, Kora, The Black Seeds, Salmonella Dub, 1814, Tahuna Breaks, Six60 and Trinity Roots. Electronic music in New Zealand constitutes a relatively small but growing trend in the country's musical culture especially with the rise of acts such as Concord Dawn, Minuit and Shapeshifter in the last 15 years. An early example of New Zealand electronica is a track called "Pulsing" released in 1982 by The Body Electric. In 1988

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: following day. They agreed that the place held great promise for a future capital; it is believed that they landed at Shelly Beach in Ponsonby. By the end of the month, the decision was made that the capital would shift to the Waitematā. On 13 September 1840, a barque left Russell for the Waitematā. On board were seven Government officials, some cabin passengers, and numerous steerage passenger. The party, under the command of Symonds, was to finalise the choice of the future capital, buy the land off the Maori, erect stores and accommodation buildings, and find a site for Government

title: New Windsor, New Zealand

text: New Windsor, New Zealand New Windsor, founded in 1865, is a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It is located from central Auckland, on the border to the former Waitakere City part of the city, between Mount Albert, Blockhouse Bay, Mt Roskill and Avondale. It is approximately 1.3 km² in size. The population of the New Windsor area unit was 5,787 at the 2001 New Zealand census, with 2,913 males and 2,874 females. The age of the population is distributed with 21.3% under 15 and 10% over 65. A third of New Windsor's population hold a post-high school qualification. New Windsor

title: Napier, New Zealand

text: pipeline to the region. Napier City Council recognises three sister city relationships. Napier, New Zealand Napier ( ; ) is a New Zealand city with a seaport, located in Hawke's Bay on the eastern coast of the North Island. The population of Napier is about About south of Napier is the inland city of Hastings. These two neighbouring cities are often called "The Bay Cities" or "The Twin Cities" of New Zealand. The total population of the Napier-Hastings Urban Area is people, which makes it the sixth-largest urban area in New Zealand, closely followed by Dunedin (), and trailing the

title: Protected areas of New Zealand

text: importance under section 16 of the Reserves Act 1977. Some have historic values and others have ecological values. Regional parks of New Zealand are administered by regional councils. New Zealand is a signatory to the Ramsar Convention, and as of 2008 there are six Ramsar-registered sites in New Zealand: Travis Wetland is an ecological restoration project in Christchurch that was purchased by the city council as a nature reserve. There are three World Heritage Sites in New Zealand: Protected areas of New Zealand Protected areas of New Zealand are areas which receive protection because of their environmental, historical or cultural

title: New Windsor, New Zealand

text: School is the local primary school and caters for around 520 students from Year 0 to Year 6. The Principal is Glenn Bermingham. Local secondary schools are Avondale College and Lynfield College. New Windsor, New Zealand New Windsor, founded in 1865, is a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It is located from central Auckland, on the border to the former Waitakere City part of the city, between Mount Albert, Blockhouse Bay, Mt Roskill and Avondale. It is approximately 1.3 km² in size. The population of the New Windsor area unit was 5,787 at the 2001 New Zealand census, with 2,913

title: New Zealand Post

text: a description of what the stamp depicts. Finally, the Post uses printers from around the world to print the stamps–it does not print them itself. New Zealand’s first stamp was issued by New Zealand Post’s predecessor, the Post Office Department of the New Zealand government, in 1855. The stamp depicted Queen Victoria, then the Queen of New Zealand, and was printed in one penny, two pence and one shilling denominations. New Zealand Post New Zealand Post () is a state-owned enterprise responsible for providing postal service in New Zealand. The New Zealand Post Office, a government agency, provided postal, banking,

title: Capital City Stadium

text: Division II Benedict College. Coastal Plain League Columbia Blowfish used the stadium from 2006 until their new stadium was opened in 2014. In 1995, Capital City Stadium hosted a concert by Hootie & the Blowfish (with Greenville's Edwin McCain, Clemson's Cravin' Melon, and Cowboy Mouth). Capital City Stadium Capital City Stadium is a stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Originally built in 1927, it is primarily used for baseball and was the home for more than 20 years of the Capital City Bombers. It is situated in the Olympia section, near the old Olympia mills. While playing at "The

title: Royal New Zealand Navy

text: (Basic Branch Training) which focuses on their chosen trade. Naval Officers complete 22 weeks of training in three phases before commencing specialist training. Routine funding The RNZN is funded through a "vote" of the Parliament of New Zealand. The New Zealand Defence Force funds personnel, operating and finance costs. Funding is then allocated to specific "Output Classes", which are aligned to policy objectives. Funding allocation in each Output Class includes consumables, personnel, depreciation and a 'Capital Charge'. The Capital Charge is a budgetary mechanism to reflect the cost of Crown capital and was set at 7.5% for the 2009/2010 year.

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: of that year. George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland was First Lord of the Admiralty. In 1834, he had given a commission to William Hobson to sail for the East Indies on the "Rattlesnake", which ended a six-year period without a command and on half pay. Whilst the name was bestowed in gratitude, it certainly met with general approval, as Lord Auckland was at the height of his fame in 1840 after he had been appointed Viceroy of India in 1835. Queen Victoria's approval of Auckland as the name for the settlement was published in the "New Zealand Gazette" on

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: 26 November 1842. Work progressed well in Auckland. Hobson first visited Auckland on 17 October 1840 to check on progress, and decide on the location for Government House. He returned to the Bay of Islands, having decided to take up residence in Auckland in the following year. Government House was a kit set built in England and shipped out to New Zealand, weighing . It had 16 rooms, was long, wide, and high. It was placed on the corner of Hobson and Cook Streets. The officials and all of government's papers were moved from the Bay of Islands to Auckland

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: Stephenson. Clendon became the first United States Consul for New Zealand in 1838 or 1839. Clendon wanted £23,000 for the of land, the house, two small cottages, a large store and other buildings. Hobson eventually agreed with Clendon on £15,000; the agreement was made on 22 March and Hobson took possession in May. Clendon had only been paid £1,000 when word was received that Governor George Gipps did not sanction the purchase. Clendon received a further £1,250 and a land grant of at Papakura. Hobson changed its name from Okiato to Russell, in honour of the Secretary of State for

title: Capital of New Zealand

text: the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on 6 February 1840, Hobson sought advice from those who had been living in New Zealand for some time. The missionary Henry Williams recommended the area around the Waitematā Harbour. William Cornwallis Symonds agreed with that assessment. A week after the signing of the treaty, seven Māori chiefs from Orakei on the Waitematā Harbour came to see Hobson and invited him to stay amongst them. They wanted protection from a rival iwi, the Ngāpuhi, and offered him land in return for living there. On 21 February, a small party including Hobson, Williams, Symonds,

title: The Laws of New Zealand

text: The Laws of New Zealand The Laws of New Zealand is an encyclopaedic work which is a New Zealand equivalent of "Halsbury's Laws of England". Authors, who include Judges, academics, and senior members of the New Zealand legal profession, were appointed by the founding Editor-in-Chief, Lord Cooke of Thorndon. After October 2007, all new authors are approved by the current Editor-in-Chief, Justice John McGrath of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. The authors give the publication its authority through their specialist and practical knowledge of New Zealand law. It was accordingly intended to be recognized as a work of extremely

title: Media of New Zealand

text: in New Zealand; both films are among the highest-grossing movies of all time. The New Zealand Film Commission funds films with New Zealand content. Mainstream American, British and Australian films screen in theatres in most cities and towns. Some arthouse films and foreign language films reach cinemas, including weekly Bollywood screenings in many city cinemas. Asian films, particularly from India, China, Hong Kong and Japan, are widely available for rental on videocassette, DVD and similar media, especially in Auckland. Internet is widely available in New Zealand. There are 1,916,000 broadband connections and just 65,000 dialup connections, with almost every home

title: Faith Academy, New Zealand

text: Faith Academy, New Zealand Faith City School "formally Faith Academy" is a state-integrated primary school in New Zealand. With a roll of around 150 students Faith City School is the largest inter-denominational school in the Wanganui area. Teaching the New Zealand state curriculum from a Christian perspective, the school caters for students from New Entrants (Year 0) to Year 8. The school was established and is still owned by Faith City Church (formerly Faith Community Church), a local Assemblies of God in New Zealand church. In 1978, Faith City Church purchased land in Wanganui, New Zealand, for the purpose of

title: Faith Academy, New Zealand

title: Embassy of New Zealand, Washington, D.C.

text: Embassy of New Zealand, Washington, D.C. The Embassy of New Zealand in Washington, D.C., United States (in Māori: "Te Kāinga o te Māngai o Aotearoa i Washington D.C.") is located at 37 Observatory Circle, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Embassy Row neighborhood. The embassy also operates consulates general in Los Angeles, New York City, and Honolulu and honorary consulates in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Tamuning, Houston, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle provides assistance to New Zealand citizens and issues travel visas to foreign nationals who wish to visit New Zealand. The current New Zealand Ambassador to the

title: Navy League of New Zealand

text: Navy League of New Zealand Navy League of New Zealand is a maritime organisation established in 1896 in New Zealand. As of 2012 there are five constituent branches of Navy League of New Zealand: The Navy League in New Zealand has a number of general goals or objectives. The primary one is the support and development of the Sea Cadet Corps. The Auckland Navy League branch supports and funds a regatta (known as "The Navy League Regatta") for the four Auckland Sea Cadet Units (TS "Achilles (Central City), TS "Bellona (Hobsonville), TS "Gambia (Otahuhu), and TS "Leander (Devonport) ). The

title: Remuera (New Zealand electorate)

text: my part that we had actually abandoned our constituency. And it set me to think what on earth have we done that we come within 400 votes of winning the true-blue seat of Remuera. And that struck me as being a dangerous flirtation, and an act of treachery to the people we were born to represent." With the introduction of mixed-member proportional (MMP) representation in 1996, Remuera was included in the new electorate of Epsom. Key Remuera (New Zealand electorate) Remuera is a former New Zealand parliamentary electorate, in the city of Auckland. It existed from 1938, when it replaced

title: Visa policy of New Zealand

text: guaranteed employment, a considerable amount of capital, or knowledge and skills. From 1961 only Australians had unrestricted entry to New Zealand. This was a long-standing right, established in 1840 when New Zealand became a British colony like Australia. Reciprocal travel arrangements, beginning in the 1920s, formalised this free movement from one country to the other. In 1973, the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement allowed Australian and New Zealand citizens to enter each other's countries to visit, live, work, or remain indefinitely without having to apply for a permit. Under the 1961 Immigration Amendment Act, British and Irish immigrants, along with other non-New

title: Capital City Green

text: Capital City Green Capital City Green is the branding of the bus service "27" Cardiff, operated by Cardiff Bus. The route runs from the city centre to the north of the city, serving the Maindy, Heath, Birchgrove and Thornhill districts. The service forms part of the wider Cardiff Bus network and is one of three services to have a unique branding, along with Baycar and Capital City Red. The upgraded service was introduced in 2007 when Cardiff Bus deployed on the route six out of 15 new Scania OmniCity vehicles which it had purchased at a cost of £2.5 million.

title: Gore, New Zealand

text: various primary, intermediate & high schools. The two secondary schools in Gore are: The only intermediate school in Gore is There are four primary schools in Gore: There are also another 6 primary schools in the Gore District: Gore is well known for its connection with Country and Western music, with the annual New Zealand country music awards having been held in the town for 36 years. It has a sister city relationship with Tamworth, New South Wales, the "Country Music Capital of Australia". Recently Gore has also gained a reputation as a centre for the visual arts in the

title: 25th Battalion (New Zealand)

text: presence of Yugoslav partisans, who had laid claim to the city. In mid-June the partisans withdrew from the city and several weeks later the New Zealand government decided that the division would not be required for service in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. In early August, the battalion began demobilisation with long serving men leaving for New Zealand via Bari while the remaining personnel withdrew to wintering positions near Florence. In October, Barnett took over command of what was left of the 6th Brigade. This left command of the battalion in its final days to Major D. Muir, who oversaw