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Is there any scooter shops in New Zealand
no but trademe has good parts
What is a famous event or attraction in New Zealand that reflects or celebrates the Asian culture
Dunedin City has the only authentic Chinese garden in the Southern hemisphere.
Who is the style guru on the Erin Simpson show
Kelly Freeman
Was the first New Zealand Lotto draw in the month of July
No, it was 1st August 1987!
Who is New Zealand artist Diana Adams
Diana Adams was New Zealand's most popular contemporary artist. Most of Adams paintings are New Zealand's landscape and characteristically bold and clear oil paintings.
What do people in New Zealand do for entertainment
Mostly play out-door games with their friends and family such as cricket, rugby and touch
What is the theme tune to the national bank ad in New Zealand with the Thoroughbred
Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons"
What can you do in New Zealand
new zealand is known for its clean, green pastures. there are more sheep than people here but it is a wonderful and a popular destination for tourists. New Zealands main attractions are visting the iconic sky tower in the largest city named Auckland, trips to the snow, skiing, snowboarding as well as trips to the beach! new Zealand has many beaches in the north island and is known for its surf beaches; raglan in the… Read More
How old is Tiki Taane
Tiki Taane (Nathan Tinorau) is 41 years old (birthdate December 17, 1976).
When is The Nanny season 3 coming out in NZ
never sorry......... -- Wrong it was released late 2009.
Is dinoman real
NO! he was not will not and cannot be real
When was the first lotto draw in New Zealand
The first draw of Lotto took place on Saturday 1 August 1987. The winning numbers were 4, 8, 16, 29, 32, and 40, and the bonus number was 30. The first division prize was $359,808. And I'm pretty sure it was won by someone in Hastings.
Where is Kiri Te Kanawa from
The opera singer is from Gisborne, New Zealand. Gisborne is located on New Zealand's North Island.
The first New Zealand lotto draw was in July
no,it was on August 1st 1396
What was the theme tune to Billy Connolly's Tour of Scotland
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_Tour_of_Scotland here's a list of the songs
Is there a place in Wellington New Zealand that a band could perform in
I live in Wellington and yeah there are lots of places.
What is the biggest city in the South Island of New Zealand
The biggest city on New Zealand's South Island is Christchurch.
How old was Brooke Fraser when she started singing
maybe she was 10 or 11
What famous actors or actresses are from New Zealand
* Russell Crowe * Sam Neill * Anna Paquin (1st movie: "The Piano") * Cliff Curtis (1st movie also "The Piano") * Lucy Lawless ("Xena") * Keisha Castle-Hughes (the youngest person ever nominated for a 'Best Leading Actress' Oscar for her role in the 2002 film "Whale Rider") * Temuera Morrison (movie credits include "Speed" and "Star Wars" II and III)
How do you audition for Shortland street A NZ Soap
There is currently an audition for Shortland Street for sale on Trade Me... bid and win and you get your audition: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Lifestyle/Event-tickets/auction-251212642.htm
Who is a well known New Zealand male opera singer
Johnathan Lemalu, Judd Arthur, I thing Inia Te Wiata is right up there with the best of them too
What are the major differences between New Zealand's north and south islands
The North Island is more populated, while teperatures can be hotter there is also a higher percentage of rain with Auckland boasting highest rainfall in NZ. It has some great beaches and has almost 2 thirds of the population. The North Island is home to NZs largest city Auckland and the capital city Wellington. The largest lake in NZ is in the North Island. Living costs in the large cities are more expensive than in… Read More
What is the theme music at the end of the Billy Connolly Tour of Australia programme from Melbourne
the name of the song at the end of Billy Connolly's tour of Australia is called "In the dreamtime" and it was written by Ralph McTell
What are some famous places in New Zealand
Sky Tower, Te Papa Museum, Auckland Harbour Bridge, Milford Sound and many more!! *Any contributers are welcomed to add more to this list!! waitangi as it was where the treaty was signed russel to many to write but go to for more info
Supernatural season 2 New Zealand
when does supernatural season 2 air back on tv in new zealand?
Is Andre Rieu coming to New Zealand
Yes he is. In October of 2009 he is coming to Auckland. I'm going! Should be brilliant!! __________ Be sure to visit www.NZfansofAndreRieu.com for updates!
Is there a Wikipedia on Don Binney New Zealand
As of January 2009, there is no Wikipedia article devoted exclusively to Don Binney. Some other links to Don Binney can be found below.
How do you win NZ lotto
most people stick with the same numbers and hope that their numbers come up in the lotto draw
Was there a New Zealand band called Banana Revolution
yes in newzealand during nineteenth century there was large influx of people of India origin.then initially people begin to grow banana's and since then a revolution was started in new zealand which has deep impact on its economy.
What kind of dancing do they do in NZ
Any but the traditional dance is the almighty haka
What kind of music do New Zealand dance to
New Zealand has its own culture but also (as with most countries) get American and European music and movies.
Who is te awanui reeders family
Te Awanui Reeder from Nesian Mystik has family all over New Zealand He is from Rotorua And Maketu His cousin is Wiremu Hohaia who sings Notice You. In rotorua he has some family such as the Dinsdales and the Royals. He also has direct blood lines to Sir Apirana Ngata. Te Awanui Reeder is related to the Morrisons as well as the Rangitawhitis. Te Awanui Reeder is from Te Arawa, Ngati Porou and Ngai Tahi
Should we have more theme parks in New Zealand
That is a question more for discussion than a simple 'yes' or 'no'. There are arguments for both sides. New Zealand is a beautiful country with spectacular natural scenery and unusual natural attractions of its own, to attract both young and old. It also has plenty to offer the "extreme" adventurer. Theme parks can be built anywhere. Some might argue: why spoil New Zealand's natural beauty with man-made attractions? Others might argue that theme parks… Read More
When is supernatural coming back to New Zealand
In the new year the seson will start off with Caistel declaring himself the new God aka "Godstel". But after absorbing the evil monster souls from Purgitory they begin to change his personality and corrupt him. The boys must decide weather or not to bow down to his power or stand up for him.
English band with number 1 in New Zealand
Kevin Rudolf let it rock
What is are heitiki
(noun) greenstone pendant for the neck - usually of a human image.
Who is the main human character in footrot flats
The main human character in Footrot Flats is Wal Footrot.
Who are the Remarkables
The Remarkables are an acoustic, bluegrass-country-swing band named after a distinctive mountain range close to their home base in Auckland, New Zealand
Will there be a season 6 of the tribe from new Zealand
No, the series got canned after season five. But if you get the DVD of the fifth season, then they have the script of the first couple of episodes
What is the official name of New Zealand
New Zealand is the official name for New Zealand. It is also sometimes known as 'Aotearoa' which is the name the Maori people (New Zealand's indiginous people group) give to the country. Aotearoa means 'land of the long white cloud'. The abbreviation for New Zealand is NZ.
What was the theme tune to the world tour of new zealand
What do kids do for fun in New Zealand
New Zealand kids play and have fun in a very similar way to kids in other developed countries.
Who is New Zealand's most famous actor
New Zealand's most famous actor is probably Sam Neill who appeared in the 'Jurassic Park' trilogy as well as many other things and probably the most famous other actor is Russel Crow who is not recongnised as a new zealander, but Karl Urban is becoming increasingly well-known especially with his recent appearance as Dr McCoy in the latest 'Star Trek' film.
What is a New Zealand kiwiana
Kiwiana is a term used to described 'stuff' typical of New Zealand culture. here are some examples: - Jandals - Pavlova - Kiwifruit Kiwiana is also used to describe kitsh nic nacs and memorabilia from an earlier age in NZ. Many of these objects join European and Maori culture - such as cushions with maori designs, lampshades made of woven Harakeke (flax), or plates inlaid with paua shell.
Who made sky tower
do you mean who built the sky tower?..different companies were contracted to build different areas, such as the tower part and the revolving top.
Who wins New Zealand's Next Top Model
christobell
What arts and crafts do children do in New Zealand
painting pictures of things that they see making things out of clay, or cardboard, paper, string etc. sand saucers- ie fill a saucer with sand and decorate it with flowers. Inventing bug catchers or germ catchers (my 6yr old grand-daughter did that last year) Making flowers out of flax (harakeke). sewing pictures on cardboard with wool.
How can you win lotto
Buy a ticket...
Where is New Zealands Red Art Gallery located
1 Bridge st, Nelson.
What is the tune at the start of the Billy Connolly Tour of Australia
I think the tune is called 'dreamtime' written by Ralph Mc Tell you can find it on 'you tube'
Who are famous people that are from New Zealand
Anna Paquin Daniel Carter Bic Runga Hayley Westenra Rhys Darby Russell Crowe (was actually born in NZ but calls Ozzie home) Keith Urban Pauly Fuemana Peter Jackson Lucy Lawless Kiri Te Kanawa Nyree Dawn Porter Inia Te Wiata Peter Snell John Williams David Lange Ernest Rutherford Edmund Hillary Janet Frame Sylvia Ashton Warner Katherine Mansfield Keri Hulme Frances Hodgkins
Who are the Dancing with the Stars winners in New Zealand
1st year was norm hewitt and? 2nd year was lorraine downes and aaron Gilmore 3rd year was suzanne paul and stefano 4th year ??
When was Kiri Te Kanawa born
Kiri Te Kanawa was born on March 6, 1944.
What is New Zealander Kiri te Kanawa famous for
Kiri te Kanawa is famous -- worldwide -- for her voice.
Famous people from New Zealand
There are quite a few famous people from the country of New Zealand. Actor Russel Crowe, actress Anna Paquin, and actor Ken Blackburn are all from New Zealand.
What is Kiri Te Kanawa famous for
Kiri Te Kanawa is a famous opera singer, with a creamy soprano voice. She is best known for her exemplary work in Mozart and Strauss opera, although some found her beautiful voice was not matched with equally fine creative interpretation in some of the more famous Italian operas. She is a world famous soprano opera singer.
How many young people watch television in New Zealand
A Lot of NewZealand people watch TV in New Zealand Pretty much every new zealand do have a TV. Just cause we don't get talked about much doesn't mean we eat grass and live in mud huts we have exactly the same houses and buildings like in England and America but maybe a bit smaller, i mean we don't have i empire state building, lolz
Which famous American author visited new zealand in 1893
Mark Twain in 1895.
What channel does Doctor Who show in New Zealand
Prime and UKTV both show Doctor Who. Prime is free to air while UKTV is only available through Skytv.
What university do you need to go to to be a photographer in New Zealand
I would reccommend what most people do who would like to study photography attend a polytechnic, such as Wintec in Hamilton, or Unitec in Auckland. But if you are specifically wanting to attend a university, Massey is the place most people attend.
Where can you get pirated dvds in New Zealand
Pirated DVDs are illegal - and if you are found in possession of one, you can be imprisoned for up to 5 years and/or fined up to $10,000 for each infringing copy. You are also liable to pay reparation.
Who won the first beat boxing competition in new zealand
Justneffect was the first to win the official New Zealand human beatboxing competition held in Wellington in 2003. The New Zealand born Samoan was sponsored by Fusion car audio.
Who won the first official HUMAN beat boxing competition in New Zealand
Childrens tv series late 70's about a girl who is forced by her rich parents to leave England and move to New Zealand at the turning of the last century where she befriends a young Maori boy thanx
The Children of Fire Mountain
You want to study film direction course in new zealand
yes I want to study about film direction properly because Im a nepali director i had directed one nepali movie named WAR u can see trailer in youtube by typing war nepali movie trailer im frm nepal
What is the National dance of New Zealand
The hakka which is preformed before a New Zeland rugby match.
What are the major cities in New Zealand
New Zealand usually has four cities listed as the main centres. These are based on geographic significance rather than population: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. The city of Hamilton is larger than Dunedin but is relatively close to Auckland, whereas Dunedin is the only large city near the regions of Otago and Southland.
Who made one of New Zealand's first movies -rewis last stand
Rudall Hayward made a silent version of 'Rewi's Last Stand' in 1925 and remade it with sound in 1939.
When does Vampires Suck come out in NZ
Released at movies on 30th September 2010 (Past already) Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray on 12th January 2011
New zealand bone carving products legal to export
The problem is if the bone carving is made of whale bone as there are international conventions on the transporting of whale products. Permits are needed for the export of whale bone carvings and requirements vary depending on things like the age of the carving and the source of the whale bone. It would be best to consult with the Department of Conservation if you are dealing with whalebone.
What is the best selling album by a New Zealand artist in New Zealand
Hayley Westenra; Pure.
Which Well know NZ Comedian is accused of interfering with a child under 12
apparantly he is white, thats all I have been told by an insider!!! Elimates a couple anyway
Who were New Zealand singers with first name John
John Rowles, John Hore Grenell, Johnny Cooper, John Stevens,
Are there drawings or pictures of the east coast New Zealand by James cook
Few such pictures are available. The link below offers a drawing by Cook of Tolaga Bay. Scroll almost to the end of the page to find it.
What are new zealands major cities
Auckland (Largest - North Island - Pop 1.4m) Wellington (Capital - North Island) Christchurch (South Island) Dunedin (South Island)
Films are made in New Zealand
yes some movies are made in New Zealand like Narnia, that movie was played by England people but it was made in New Zealand Being a New Zealander i would know so trust me, it was made in the north island! Hope this helps =) Also The Lord of the Rings trilogy was made here in N.Z. We have made quite a few movies over the years but a really funny one that I remember… Read More
Who built the underground aquarium in Auckland
Unknown. What I do know is Kelly Tarltons was built in disused sewege storage tanks.
Where do you got to audition for Shortland street
There is currently an audition (casting) for sale on Trade Me: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Lifestyle/Event-tickets/auction-251212642.htm Join trademe and buy an audition
What is the name of gin wigmore's mother
Sally Wigmore.
Who is the dog in a New Zealand comic strip
If I understood your question correctly , "The Dog" who is a Border Collie from the comic strip 'Footrot Flats' is the main protagonist and is only known by that name .
Is dane rumble a New Zealander
Yes, Dane Rumble is New Zealander. He was born in Auckland NZ.
Do New Zealand people make music
What kind of question is that...? Of course New Zealand people make music.
Who is Gin Wigmore's mother
Adrienne Wigmore is the mother of Gin Wigmore, the New Zealand singer.
Is dane rumble a New Zealand singer
Yes he is a New Zealand Artist!
Can you buy mighty beanz from the Warehouse in Whangarei
of course you can
Do buses and taxis run on Boxing Day in Auckland New Zealand
Yes they do. Taxi's run as per normal, and buses run on a. Reduced timetable. Check your local area for details.
Who wins nz next top model 2010
Name: Danielle Hayes Age: 19. Hometown: Kawerau Siblings: 3. Occupation: Student
Who is the prominent NZ entertainer that got name suppression
This case is closed under NZ law. Since Wikianswers respects the laws under other country's jurisdiction, the name of the entertainer will not be disclosed on this site.
How do you say sister in New Zealand
I am from New Zealand and we speak English so the answer to that would be sister., but if you ment in moari then there is multiple meaning which are hēhita (loan) (noun) sister (member of a women's religious order). Matariki (noun) Pleiades, The Seven Sisters tuahine (noun) sister or female cousin (of a male). Kei te mirimiri a Māmā i te tinana o tona tamāhine, o taku tuahine hoki (HP wh19).Mum was massaging the… Read More
What are Maori figurines called
tiki or full name hei tiki
What is the English translation for the maori words kia kaha
Kia Kaha means to be strong, get stuck in, keep going. It is also used as a general term to mean well done!
Where was Sam Wallace born
Sam Wallace was born in Howick, Auckland, New Zealand.
Where do you want to live in New Zealand
I would want to live in Aukland
What does Hine Raukatauri mean
In the Mythology of the Maori people of New Zealand, the name Raukatauri comes from the legend of Hine Raukatauri, the Goddess of Flutes (one of the daughters of Tane, the God of the forests and its creatures). It is also Hinewehi Mohi's daughters name. Hinewehi Mohi is a descendant of the Ngati Kahungunu and Ngai Tahu tribes and is an accomplished singer/songwriter and television producer in New Zealand.
Why are there three fingers on poupou carvings
For the Maori, the carved form of the Manaia, the spirit that each person has, usually has three fingers representing birth, life, and death. Or some believe the three fingers represent the three kete (baskets) of knowledge.
Who is a New Zealand comedian
There are many New Zealand comedians. Some well known ones are or were: The Topp Twins Jackie Clarke John Clarke Jemaine Clement Rhys Darby Jon Gadsby Billy T. James Oscar Kightley Mike King Bret McKenzie David McPhail
How do you find out how to find songs from a new zealand singer his name is selwyn rawiri
Selwyn Rawiri was a member of the legendary Maori showband, 'The Maori Volcanics'. Selwyn Rawiri is a current member of the New Zealand Maori Volcanics Showband. One of his popular songs is Korerotia Mai Te Reo
What is the Magic Cauldron
is a radio show on the New Zealand radio station Fleet FM.
Does penny kill scotty in shortland street or does he survive
she shot him in the shoulder which cant really kill anyone so at this stage he may survive. Sarah and Tracy came to the rescue but this was after Scotty got shot.
Has kiri te kanawa been married
She married Desmond Park the Fall of 1967. They adopted two children, Antonia (1976) and Thomas (1979) who was named after Kiri's adoptive father. They divorced in 1997.