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New Zealand glaciers melting away, survey showsWellington, Nov 23 : New Zealand's glaciers are melting away, according to an annual survey of the snowline on 50 glaciers in the South Island, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) announced Monday. They have... In this article: John Key, Climate change, New Zealand, United Nations, South Island, and Wellington |
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The Australian | 8 hours ago
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares mixed; PGW up, MVN down
...2.2% to $3.20 and Pumpkin Patch climbed 0.6% to $1.81. Pike River Coal, which is developing a coal mine with guaranteed sales in the South Island, fell 1% to 99 cents. Managing director Gordon Ward told shareholders at their annual...
In this article: Pike River Coal, Respondent, Coal, Warehouse Group, Briscoe Group, and Kathmandu
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Stuff | 9 hours ago
2700 hospital workers to strike around the country
...hospital agreement wage rate this year without specific agreement of the minister of health." Meanwhile, 800 administrative staff at South Island hospitals went on strike today. Members of the Public Service Association (PSA) at all six...
In this article: North Island, Public Service Association, Surgery, and Service and Food Workers Union
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Good Wine Makes Great Business
...Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) has just released the results of its annual end-of-summer survey of the snowline on key South Island glaciers, showing continued loss of glacier mass. More>> Getting There: Joyce Gives Telecom...
In this article: Wellington and New Zealand
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Govt strikes deal with Maori Party on ETS bill
...allow the creation of large-scale permanent forests. Around 35,000 ha of Conservation land will be set aside for some iwi - notably big South Island tribe Ngai Tahu - to plant for "carbon credits" under the deal, while other iwi will also...
In this article: Pita Sharples, Carbon, John Key, Climate change, Kyoto Protocol, and The Dominion Post
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South Island cycleways in line for state funding
...not the answer Trans-Orient to drill for oil Debt soaks up milk payout Key rejects Goff's call for changes to monetary policy The South Island could become a jigsaw of profitable cycle tracks under government plans for operators to...
In this article: Joint venture and Department of Conservation
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The Charleston Gazette | 1 day ago
New Zealand: Stunning beauty, stupefying adventure
...the colorful trees contrasting beautifully with the snowcapped mountains. Advertiser Destinations: Christchurch and Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand Prices: Base price: $3,570; air fare: $1,575; add-on tours: about $400. Prices...
In this article: New Zealand, Christchurch, Lake Wakatipu, Kiwi, Lord of the Rings, Ford of Bruinen, Milford Sound, and Mirror Lake
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We like to see our on reflection on TV
...calls itself "politically incorrect", was going to be popular in Wellington, Lee said. South, in which Marcus Lush rhapsodises about the South Island's rugged landscape, fed mainlanders' southern pride, said actor David McPhail, who lives in...
In this article: David McPhail, Auckland, Motorway Patrol, Hamilton, Wellington, and Sunday Star Times
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Sydney Morning Herald - National | 4 days ago
Jessica Watson crosses the equator
...- via satellite phone. "Some of my aunties, uncles, cousins, grandma and grandad and all their friends got together in Cromwell in the South Island of New Zealand to celebrate Ella's Pink Lady and I crossing the line - but they were a...
In this article: South Island of New Zealand, Pacific Ocean, Sydney, South America, and Kiribati
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Hospital admin staff to strike
...'less risky' in relationship Doctor admits forging prescriptions GP clinics stash reserves of $115m More than 800 administrative staff in South Island public hospitals will strike on Friday as they fight for better pay. The Public Service...
In this article: Public Service Association and North Island
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South Island hospital workers going on strike
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 9:52 am Health workers doing essential administrative work in South Island public hospitals are going on strike on Friday because most are being paid less than staff doing the same work in North Island...
In this article: North Island and Public Service Association
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The South Island (Māori: Te Wai Pounamu) is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the more populous North Island. It is bordered to the north by Cook Strait, to the west by the Tasman Sea, to the south and east by the Pacific Ocean. The territory of the South Island covers and is influenced by a temperate climate.
The South Island is often called "The Mainland". Today this expression is used humorously, although still with pride by "Mainlanders", since while it is a somewhat larger landmass than the North Island, only about a quarter of New Zealand's four million inhabitants live in the South Island. However, in the early stages of European (Pākehā) settlement of the country, the South Island was pre-eminent, with the majority of the European population and wealth focused there due to gold rushes. It was not until the early 20th century that the North Island population overtook the South, with 56% of the population living in the North in 1911.
- Name:
- South Island
- Also Known As:
- The Mainland
- Largest City:
- Christchurch
- Location Country:
- New Zealand
- Elevation:
- 3754 m
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