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New Zealand birds New Zealand was, until the arrival of the first humans, inhabited by an extraordinarily diverse range of specialised birds. The ecological niches normally occupied by mammals as different as rodents, kangaroos and moles, were filled by reptiles, insects, or birds.
New Zealand black angelfish The New Zealand black angelfish or the black scalyfin, Parma alboscapularis, is a damselfish of the genus Parma, found around north eastern New Zealand to depths of a few metres, over shallow rocky reef areas. Its length is between 24 and 28 cm.
New Zealand black goby The New Zealand black goby, Gobiopsis atrata, is a goby of the family Gobiidae, found around northern New Zealand to depths of about 30 m, in reef areas of broken rock and sand or mud. Its length is between 5 and 10 cm.
New Zealand bluefish The New Zealand bluefish, Girella cyanea, a sea chub of the genus Girella, is found off south east Australia and around the North Island of New Zealand, in broken rocky reef areas. Its length is between 30 and 75 cm, and may weigh up to 9 kg.
New Zealand Bellbird The New Zealand Bellbird Anthoris melanura is a passerine bird that is endemic to New Zealand, and is commonly known simply as the 'bellbird'. It has greenish coloration and is the only living member of the genus Anthornis.
New Zealand Bill of Rights Act The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 is a statute of the New Zealand Parliament setting out the rights and fundamental freedoms of the citizens of New Zealand as a Bill of rights. It is part of New Zealand's un-codified constitution.
New Zealand Bloodhorse New Zealand Bloodhorse magazine is run and owned by Bloodhorse Media Ltd. The magazine itself has been in publication which has been established for over 30 years and was acquired by Bloodhorse Media Ltd 4 years ago.
New Zealand Breakers The New Zealand Breakers are a professional basketball team competing in Australia's National Basketball League. The Breakers joined the NBL for the 2003/04 season, along with the Hunter Pirates, as one of the two expansion clubs.
New Zealand Broom New Zealand Broom, or simply Broom, is a general name for several plant species belonging to the family Fabaceae which are native to New Zealand. The formerly recognised genera of Chordospartium, Corallospartium, Notospartium, and Huttonella are now included in Carmichaelia.
New Zealand Business Roundtable The New Zealand Business Roundtable (NZBR), a market-oriented thinktank, operates from Wellington, New Zealand. Businessman Robert McLeod chairs the organisation, with Diane Foreman and Bill Day as Vice-Chairs.
New Zealand constitutional crisis, 1984 The New Zealand constitutional crisis of 1984 was an important constitutional and political event in the history of New Zealand. The crisis arose following the 1984 general election, and was caused by a major currency crisis.
New Zealand cricket team The New Zealand cricket team, also known as the Black Caps, played their first Test in 1930 vs England in Christchurch, New Zealand, becoming the fifth Test nation. It took the team until 1956 to win a Test, against the West Indies at Eden Park in Auckland.
New Zealand cricket team in South Africa in 2005-06 The New Zealand cricket team toured South Africa for cricket matches in the 2005–06 season. Owing to South Africa's busy schedule, the tour was split into two legs, one to be played in October 2005 with the six limited overs matches (one Twenty20 International and five one-day internationals), and the second leg to be played in April and May 2006, including three Test matches.
New Zealand cycling history The bicycle reached New Zealand in the 1860s in the form of the velocipede, also known as the ‘boneshaker’. It was good for New Zealand as this was the only form of transport and until this time people had to walk every where.
New Zealand Cadet Corps The New Zealand Cadet Corps (NZCC), is one of the three corps in the New Zealand Cadet Forces, the other two being the Air Training Corps, and Sea Cadet Corps. There is no reference to the Army within the official title of the NZCC, but an army theme is used for the NZCC.
New Zealand Centennial Exhibition The New Zealand Centennial exhibition was held from Wednesday 8 November 1939 until 4 May 1940, a duration of six months. It celebrated one hundred years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and the Pākehā settlement of New Zealand.
New Zealand Cross (1869) The New Zealand Cross was introduced in 1869 during the Land Wars in New Zealand. The wars were fought between the natives of New Zealand, the Māori, and European settlers known as Pākehā who were assisted by British or Imperial troops.
New Zealand Customs Service The Customs Service (In Māori, Te Mana Arai o Aotearoa) is a state sector organisation of New Zealand whose role is to provide border control and protect the community from potential risks arising from international trade and travel, as well as collecting duties and taxes on imports to the country. New Zealand's Minister of Customs is the Hon.
New Zealand demoiselle The New Zealand demoiselle, Chromis dispilus, is a damselfish of the genus Chromis, found between North Cape and East Cape of the North Island of New Zealand to depths of about 60 metres, off rocky coasts. Its length is between 15 and 20 cm.
New Zealand dinosaurs Although the evidence is rare, fossils reveal that there were dinosaurs in New Zealand. Possibly because it lacks the right conditions for fossilisation, only fragments of bone and a few vertebrae have been found there.
New Zealand diplomatic missions The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is responsible for nearly fifty embassies and consulates globally. The country is particuarly active in the South Pacific, as well as in Asia and South America where New Zealand is expanding its commercial reach.
New Zealand disruptive pattern material The New Zealand disruptive pattern material, also known as the New Zealand DPM, is the official camouflage uniform used by the New Zealand Armed Forces. It features a mix of greens and yellows, and is similar in many aspects to the British Disruptive Pattern Material.
New Zealand dollar The New Zealand dollar (currency code NZD) is the currency of New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, and the Pitcairn Islands since 1967. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively NZ$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies.
New Zealand dory The New Zealand dory, Cyttus novaezealandiae, is a dory, in the genus Cyttus, found around southern Australia, and New Zealand, over the continental shelf at depths of between 20 and 400 m. Its length is between 20 and 30 cm.
New Zealand Dairy Workers Union The New Zealand Dairy Workers Union (NZDWU) is a national trade union in New Zealand. It represents 7000 workers active in dairy factories, town milk supply, processing plants, stores and warehousing, packing, can-making, and other ancillary activities including drivers.
New Zealand Defence Force The New Zealand Defence Force consists of three branches: the New Zealand Army; the Royal New Zealand Navy; and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. The Commander-in-Chief of the NZDF is New Zealand's Governor-General Anand Satyanand who exercises his power on the advice of New Zealand's Minister of Defence, Phil Goff.
New Zealand Democratic Coalition The New Zealand Democratic Coalition was a proposed moderate political party intended to contest the 1996 General Election. It would have been led by former Prime Minister Mike Moore and was intended to capture the balance of power on election night.
New Zealand Democratic Party The New Zealand Democratic Party for Social Credit is a small leftist political party in New Zealand. It is based around the ideas of Social Credit, an economic theory which also attracted some degree of support in Canada and Australia.
New Zealand Department of Conservation The Department of Conservation (In Māori, Te Papa Atawhai), commonly known by its acronym, "DOC", is the state sector organisation of New Zealand which deals with the conservation of New Zealand’s natural and historic heritage. New Zealand's present Minister of Conservation is the Hon.
New Zealand Department of Child, Youth and Family Services The Department of Child, Youth and Family Services (In Māori, Te Tari Awhina I te Tamaiti, te Rangatahi, tae atu ki te Whanau), commonly known as the shorter "Child, Youth and Family", or by its acronym, "CYFS", is a state sector organisation of New Zealand whose role is the provision of social services to ensure the protection of children and youth. New Zealand's associate Minister of Social Development and Employment, responsible for CYFS, is the Hon.
New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (in Māori Te Tari Taiwhenua) is a state sector organisation whose roles include the issue of passports; administration of civil unions, citizenship applications, and lottery grants; enforcement of censorship and gambling law; registration of births, deaths and marriages; and supplying support services to Ministers of the Crown.
New Zealand Derby The New Zealand Derby is a set-weights thoroughbred racehorse event for three-year-old horses run over 2400 m at Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland Racing Club, New Zealand's premier racecourse. It is held on the first Saturday in March, as the opening day of Auckland Cup Week.
New Zealand Division The New Zealand Division was a World War I division formed in Egypt in January 1916 following the evacuation of Gallipoli. At the outbreak of war the New Zealand Expeditionary Force contained a single infantry brigade which was combined with the unattached Australian 4th Infantry Brigade to form the New Zealand and Australian Division which served at Gallipoli.
New Zealand Doctor Who Fan Club The New Zealand Doctor Who Fan Club (or NZDWFC), New Zealand's national Doctor Who fan club, was founded in January 1988 in Christchurch by Andrew Poulsen, Scott Walker and Kay Lilley. Since 1991 the club's administration has been based in Auckland.
New Zealand eagle ray The New Zealand eagle ray, Myliobatis tenuicaudatus, is an eagle ray of the family Myliobatidae, found in bays, estuaries, and near rocky reefs around New Zealand to depths of 160 m. Its length is up to 150 cm.
New Zealand elections Members of New Zealand's House of Representatives, commonly called "Parliament", normally gain their seats in nationwide general elections, or (less frequently) in by-elections. General elections normally occur at least every three years in New Zealand, and operate using the Mixed Member Proportional electoral system.
New Zealand Education Review Office The Education Review Office (In Māori, Te Tāri Arotake Mātauranga) or ERO is a relatively small state sector organisation of New Zealand tasked with reviewing and reporting publicly on the quality of education in all New Zealand schools. The Government Department is run by a Chief Review Officer - currently Frances Salt (Acting CRO), who has approximately 120 designated review officers under her who are located in nine district offices.
New Zealand Electricity Market Up to 1994, the New Zealand Electricity Market had a system of monopoly providers of generation, transmission, distribution and retailing. Since then, a step-by-step process of industry reform has led to the separation of the monopoly elements from the contestable elements to create competition in energy generation and electricity retailing.
New Zealand European The term New Zealand European is used to refer to people of European descent who reside in New Zealand or who have New Zealand European ancestry. The term Pakeha is often used interchangeably with New Zealand European to decribe White New Zealanders.
New Zealand Expeditionary Force The New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) was the title of the military force sent from New Zealand to fight for Britain in World War I. Upon the outbreak of war, New Zealand immediately offered to provide two brigades — one of infantry and one of mounted troops — a total of 8,500 men.
New Zealand flax New Zealand flax describes common New Zealand perennial plants Phormium tenax and Phormium cookianum, known by the Māori names harakeke and wharariki respectively. They are quite distinct from the Northern Hemisphere plant known as flax (Linum sp.
New Zealand foreshore and seabed controversy The New Zealand foreshore and seabed controversy is a debate in the politics of New Zealand. It concerns the ownership of the country's foreshore and seabed, with many Māori groups claiming that Māori have a rightful claim to title.
New Zealand Family Rights Protection Party The New Zealand Family Rights Protection Party is a political party in New Zealand. It is based primarily around Pacific Islanders, and claims that the established political parties do not give sufficient consideration to the concerns of Pacific Islanders in New Zealand.
New Zealand Film Commission The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC, Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga in Maori) is a New Zealand government commission formed to assist with creating and promoting New Zealand films. It was established under the New Zealand Film Commission Act 1978 (as amended in 1981, 1985, 1988, 1994 and 1999) with the assistance of film director, producer and writer Roger Donaldson.
New Zealand Fire Service Commission The New Zealand Fire Service Commission is the overseeing authority controlling the New Zealand Fire Service and the New Zealand National Rural Fire Authority. It is established via the New Zealand Fire Service Act 1975.
New Zealand First New Zealand First functions as a political party in New Zealand. Commentators dispute the appropriate classification of the party on the traditional political spectrum, but most voters would probably associate it with its controversial campaigns against immigration and against the Treaty of Waitangi.
New Zealand Forest Service The New Zealand Forest Service was responsible for the management of New Zealand's state-owned forests, including forestry, conservation and recreational functions, and was abolished in 1987. Its environmental and conservation functions were taken over by the newly-established Department of Conservation.
New Zealand Fur Seal The New Zealand Fur Seal or Southern Fur Seal (kokono in the Māori language), Arctocephalus fosteri, is a species of fur seal found around the south coast of Australia, the coast of the South Island of New Zealand, and some of the small islands to the south and east of there. Male-only colonies are also located on the Cook Strait coast of the North Island near Wellington.
New Zealand general election, 1853 The 1853 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 1st term. It was the first national election ever held in New Zealand, although Parliament did not yet have full authority to govern the colony, which was part of the British Empire at that time.
New Zealand general election, 1855 The 1855 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 2nd term. It was the second national election ever held in New Zealand, and the first one which elected a Parliament that had full authority to govern the colony.
New Zealand general election, 1875-1876 The New Zealand general election of 1875 was held between December 29 and January 4 (1876) to elect a total of 88 MPs to the 6th session of the New Zealand Parliament. A total number of 56,471 voters turned out to vote.
New Zealand general election, 1879 The New Zealand general election of 1879 was held between August 15 and September 1 to elect a total of 88 MPs to the 7th session of the New Zealand Parliament. A total number of 82,271 (66%) voters turned out to vote.
New Zealand general election, 1890 The New Zealand general election of 1890 was held to elect seventy-four MPs to the 11th session of the New Zealand Parliament. The Maori electorates voted on November 27 and the European (now known as General) electorates on December 5.
New Zealand general election, 1931 The 1931 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 24th term. It resulted in the newly-formed coalition between the United Party and the Reform Party remaining in office, although the opposition Labour Party made some minor gains.
New Zealand general election, 1935 The 1935 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 25th term. It resulted in the Labour Party's first electoral victory, with Michael Joseph Savage becoming the first Labour Prime Minister.
New Zealand general election, 1938 The 1938 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 26th term. It resulted in the governing Labour Party being re-elected, although the newly-founded National Party gained a certain amount of ground.
New Zealand general election, 1943 The 1943 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 27th term. With the onset of World War II, elections were initially postponed, but it was eventually decided to hold a general election in September 1943, around two years after it would normally have occurred.
New Zealand general election, 1946 The 1946 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 28th term. It saw the governing Labour Party re-elected, but by a substantially narrower margin than in the three previous elections.
New Zealand general election, 1951 The 1951 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 30th term. It saw the governing National Party remain in office, increasing its lead over the opposition Labour Party.
New Zealand general election, 1954 The 1954 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 31st term. It saw the governing National Party remain in office, but with a slightly reduced majority.
New Zealand general election, 1960 The 1960 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 33rd term. It saw the governing Labour Party defeated by the National Party, putting an end to the short second Labour government.
New Zealand general election, 1963 The 1963 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 34th term. The results were almost identical to those for the previous election, and the governing National Party remained in office.
New Zealand general election, 1969 The 1969 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 36th term. It saw the governing National Party win a fourth consecutive term, under Prime Minister Keith Holyoake.
New Zealand general election, 1975 The 1975 New Zealand general election was held to elect MPs to the 38th session of the New Zealand Parliament. It was the first election in New Zealand where all permanent residents of New Zealand were eligible to vote, although only citizens were able to be elected.
New Zealand general election, 1978 The 1978 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to elect the 39th New Zealand Parliament. It saw the governing National Party, led by Robert Muldoon, retain office, although the opposition Labour Party managed to win the largest share of the vote.
New Zealand general election, 1981 The 1981 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament. It saw the governing National Party, led by Robert Muldoon, win a third term in office, although the opposition Labour Party, led by Bill Rowling, actually won the largest share of the votes cast.
New Zealand general election, 1984 The 1984 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament. It marked the beginning of the Fourth Labour Government, with David Lange's Labour Party defeating long-serving Prime Minister Robert Muldoon of the National Party.
New Zealand general election, 1987 The 1987 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament. The governing New Zealand Labour Party, led by Prime Minister David Lange, was re-elected for a second term, although the Opposition National Party made gains.
New Zealand general election, 1990 The 1990 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 43rd term. The governing Labour Party was defeated, ending its controversial two terms in office.
New Zealand general election, 1993 The 1993 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament. It saw the governing National Party, led by Jim Bolger, win a second term in office, despite a major swing back towards the Labour Party.
New Zealand general election, 1996 The 1996 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament. It was notable for being the first election to be held under the new Mixed Member Proportional electoral system, and produced a parliament considerably more diverse than previous elections.
New Zealand general election, 1999 The 1999 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the 46th session of the New Zealand Parliament. The governing National Party, led by Prime Minister Jenny Shipley, was defeated, being replaced by a coalition of Helen Clark's Labour Party and the smaller Alliance.
New Zealand general election, 2002 The 2002 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the 47th New Zealand Parliament. It saw the reelection of Helen Clark's Labour Party government, as well as the worst-ever performance by the opposition National Party.
New Zealand general election, 2005 The 2005 New Zealand general election took place on 17 September 2005 and determined the composition of the 48th New Zealand Parliament. No single party or recognised bloc won a majority in the unicameral House of Representatives, but the Labour Party of Prime Minister Helen Clark secured two more seats than its closest rival, the National Party of Dr Don Brash.
New Zealand general election, 2008 The next New Zealand general election is expected to take place in late 2008, and must be held no later than 15 November 2008. However, the election may take place any time before that if the House of Representatives is dissolved before then.
New Zealand geologic time scale While also using the international Geologic time scale, many nations - especially those with isolated and therefore non-standard prehistories - use their own system of dividing geologic time into epochs and faunal stages.
New Zealand green-lipped mussel The New Zealand green-lipped mussel, also known as the New Zealand mussel or the greenshell mussel, Perna canaliculus, is an economically important bivalve mussel of the family Mytilidae endemic to New Zealand. It is also an introduced pest in Australian waters.
New Zealand Geographic "New Zealand Geographic" is a magazine published in Auckland, New Zealand. It is in the style of other international geographic magazines—the best known of these is National Geographic—but NZ Geographic focuses on the biodiversity, geography and culture of New Zealand; New Zealand's interests abroad, and that of the adjoining region: Antarctica and nearby Pacific Islands.
New Zealand Greater Short-tailed Bat The greater short-tailed bat (Mystacina robusta) was one of only two species of short-tailed bats, a family (Mystacinidae) unique to New Zealand. It lived on the North and South Islands in prehistoric times and historically lived on small islands off Stewart Island.
New Zealand hagfish The New Zealand hagfish, Eptatretus cirrhatus, is a hagfish of the genus Eptatretus, found in south and east Australia, and around New Zealand, at depths of between 40 and 700 metres. Their length is up to 1 metre.
New Zealand half crab The New Zealand half crab, Petrolisthes elongatus, is a species of porcelain crab found around New Zealand, and the east coast of Tasmania where it was first noticed in the 1940s. Its carapace width is up to 18 mm.
New Zealand head tax New Zealand imposed a poll tax on Chinese immigrants during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The poll tax was effectively lifted in the 1930s following the invasion of China by Japan, and was finally repealed in 1944.
New Zealand hip hop Hip hop is originally an African American cultural movement, composed of four parts: rapping, DJing, graffiti art and breakdancing. The first element of hip hop to reach New Zealand was breakdancing, which gained notoriety after the release of the 1979 gangster movie The Warriors.
New Zealand horse racing The racing of thoroughbred horses is a popular sport in New Zealand. The governing body is New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Incorporated, and the principal club is the Auckland Racing Club, which races at Ellerslie.
New Zealand Herald Extraordinary New Zealand Herald of Arms Extraordinary is the officer of arms responsible for the regulation of heraldry in New Zealand. Although affiliated with the College of Arms in London, New Zealand Herald lives and works in New Zealand, and is not a member of the College Chapter.
New Zealand Human Rights Commission The New Zealand Human Rights Commission (Te Kāhui Tika Tangata in Maori) is the national human rights institution in New Zealand, It is a New Zealand Government agency that applies and enforces the Human Rights Act 1993, a New Zealand statute outlawing particular kinds of discrimination.
New Zealand Human Rights Film Festival The New Zealand Human Rights Film Festival, first held in May of 2005, was the first human rights-themed film festival held in New Zealand and screened 25 films. The film Singapore Rebel had been banned in Singapore a month before the Festival; other notable films included Bread and Roses, Promises, and Arms for the Poor.
New Zealand Chief Ombudsman New Zealand's Chief Ombudsman (Nga Kaitiaki Mana Tangata in Maori) is appointed by the Governor-General of New Zealand to oversee investigation of complaints against government departments, and report, with recommendations, to parliament.
New Zealand intelligence agencies New Zealand intelligence agencies have existed, with some interruption, since World War II. At present, New Zealand's intelligence community has approximately 500 employees, and has a combined budget of around NZ$80 million.
New Zealand Idol NZ Idol, more commonly known as New Zealand Idol, is the New Zealand version of the Idol series originated as the hit British TV series Pop Idol. New Zealand got its first taste of Idol when TV2 aired American Idol 2.
New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants The New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) is the operating name for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand. The Institute represents nearly 28,000 members in New Zealand and overseas.
New Zealand Intelligence Corps The New Zealand Intelligence Corps (NZIC) analyses information from a variety of sources and provides commanders with intelligence on such things as enemy locations, capabilities and intentions. The NZIC is one of the smallest corps in the New Zealand Army.
New Zealand Kennel Club The New Zealand Kennel Club is the primary kennel club responsible for dog pedigree registration services in New Zealand. They also provide training services, judging for dog shows and many other services relating to dog showing.
New Zealand Knights FC Season 2005-06 The New Zealand Knights had a dismal inaugural season in the Hyundai A-League only winning one match (away to the Central Coast Mariners). They did, however, pick up three draws – against Queensland, Adelaide United and Sydney.
New Zealand land wars The term New Zealand Wars, once called the Māori Wars, or sometimes The Land Wars, refers to a series of conflicts that took place in New Zealand between 1845 and 1872. The wars were fought over a number of issues, most prominently Māori land being sold to the settler (white) population.
New Zealand literature New Zealand claims as its own many writers, even those immigrants born overseas or those emigrants who have gone into exile. Exceptions include Samuel Butler, whose Erewhon, set in New Zealand and written as a result of a stay in New Zealand, nevertheless arguably belongs primarily to English literature.
New Zealand lumpfish The New Zealand lumpfish, Trachelochismus pinnulatus, is a clingfish of the family Gobiesocidae, found all around New Zealand including the Three Kings Islands, from low water to about 12 m, on rocky coastlines. Its length is up to 10 cm.
New Zealand Land Wars Victoria Cross recipients Because New Zealand has never had an enemy invade its home territory, it is not generally known that 16 Victoria Crosses were awarded during the 19th century Land Wars in that country. The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest recognition for valour "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces of any rank in any service, and civilians under military command.
New Zealand Legislative Council The Legislative Council of New Zealand was the upper house of the New Zealand Parliament from 1853 until 1951. Unlike the lower house, the New Zealand House of Representatives, the Legislative Council was appointed rather than elected.
New Zealand Listener The New Zealand Listener is a New Zealand magazine, published by APN Holdings (the publishers of The New Zealand Herald). It focuses on a variety of different topics, including current affairs, politics and entertainment.

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