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… again on the rise in some areas, in spite of pressure from recreational deer hunters. However, some of the big river …
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Part of story: Deer and deer farming
… cultivated, manicured spaces suitable for family outings, recreation, promenading and people-watching. Along with town … tussock to a park made up of open spaces, woodlands and recreational facilities, mainly sports grounds. Other early …
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Part of story: City parks and green spaces
… worked, Hokitika was the town they went to for supplies, recreation and to sell gold. For a short period, Hokitika … Haast Pass. With the growth of accommodation and outdoor recreation, it has become an important tourist centre, with …
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Part of story: West Coast places
… of European settlement in New Zealand, the most common recreation at home was probably reading. This was easier in … the major cities had green spaces set aside for informal recreation such as flying kites or throwing balls, and in …
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Part of story: Culture and recreation in the city
… the people can gather for social, educational, cultural and recreational purposes.’ 1 A hall for meetings, dances and … flower shows and dances. Other places developed sports and recreation grounds. There were some swimming pools and …
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Part of story: Memorials and monuments
… than an hour’s drive from the coast. ‘This health-giving recreation’ Medical authorities in New Zealand championed … the far-reaching advantages of this health-giving recreation.’ 1 When summer comes around, New Zealanders …
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Part of story: Lifesaving and surfing
… Wellington region provide many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Windsurfing and yachting Wellington’s famous … Club (established in 1919) pioneered organised outdoor recreation. The Tararua Range, which includes more than …
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Part of story: Wellington region
… many rivers that have been modified. Introduced fish With recreational fishing in mind, 19th-century acclimatisation … Maraetai, Waipapa, Arapuni and Karāpiro. They have recreational value. Karāpiro, for example, is used for …
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Part of story: Rivers
… printed a version of the calendar that was popular with recreational fisherman. Weather forecasts on Māori …
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Part of story: Maramataka – the lunar calendar
… habitat and 1,000 hectares of farmland, and preventing recreational and tourist use. People opposing the project included local farming families, canoeists, recreational fishers, tourists, local businesses and …
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Part of story: Hydroelectricity
… transform nearby beaches, making them less appealing for recreation. A small black Asian mussel ( Musculista … adverse effects are relatively short lived. However, some recreational beaches in the area have been turned from sand …
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Part of story: Marine invaders
… the Mikhail Lermontov has claimed the lives of three recreational divers; two of the bodies have never been …
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Part of story: Shipwrecks
… (lunar calendar) to guide planting and harvesting banning recreational fishing and birding using appropriate baskets …
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Part of story: Kaitiakitanga – guardianship and conservation
… is best known for rugby, race meetings and back-country recreation. Rugby Wairarapa’s first club rugby game was … and it even growled at me.’ 1 Tramping and outdoor recreation Haurangi and Tararua forest parks are a popular …
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Part of story: Wairarapa region
… the numbers had dropped to under 200. Like other sports and recreation organisations, the New Zealand Marching … sport as judges, coaches, chaperones and fundraisers. Rival recreation and leisure pursuits, changing patterns of work, …
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Part of story: Marching teams and cheerleaders
… intakes, clog drains and irrigation races, interfere with recreational activities, and impair water flows in rivers …
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Part of story: Weeds of agriculture
… the National Museum). It also led to his involvement with recreational and sporting activities. From the late 1960s he … Surf sail about one such attempt. Cataldo’s concern for recreational users of Cook Strait extended to maritime …
Type: Biography
… in forming children’s characters, she founded the Play and Recreation Association to organise games and leisure … for the Children’s Court. In 1928 the Play and Recreation Association became the Community Sunshine …
Type: Biography
… offering fishing, hunting, skiing, hiking and other recreation. In June 2012 the Mackenzie Basin and … to just over 350 in 2013. It is now an important centre for recreational tourism. The Church of the Good Shepherd, in a …
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Part of story: South Canterbury places
… downtown Wellington city, which is built on reclaimed land. Recreation If the shaking makes the region’s residents … nervous, there are compensations. Opportunities for recreation abound in the hills, on the harbour and around …
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Part of story: Wellington region