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People In New Zealand – A Quick History

  • Posted on November 30, 2019November 28, 2019
  • New Zealand Nature

New Zealand was the last large landmass to be settled by people about 750 years ago! Since that time people have radically changed the natural world of these islands. I feel so lucky to be living in New Zealand. This country is absolutely beautiful with…

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New Zealand’s Land Cover Has Changed Heaps!

  • Posted on July 31, 2019July 29, 2019
  • New Zealand Nature

New Zealand’s land cover has changed heaps since people arrived to these islands. The place that those first settlers saw and what we see today is very different. Prior to the arrival of people the islands of New Zealand were heavily forested. The wildlife of…

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5 Reasons People Introduced Species To NZ

  • Posted on July 25, 2019July 23, 2019
  • Animals

People introduced species to New Zealand for many different reasons. Here are 5 reasons that New Zealand is now home to so many introduced species. The islands of New Zealand have been separated from other land for about 65 million years! Over that long time…

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