Islands of New Zealand

Local Flavour. Exploring the changing face of Panmure’s Town Centre. As oversized malls alter our shopping habits and immigration and the housing boom change our suburbs, what 's going on in our town centres? At ten am the suburb that nearly became New Zealand’s capital is blearily rubbing the sleep from its eyes, shuffling from slippers to shoes and getting ready for a day of business. Panmure’s shabby shopping stretch contains a mish-mash of unlikely bedfellows; a seemingly awkward ménage à…

profession known to man is under debate across the globe. Between 60,000 and 80,000 sex workers are prosecuted each year in the United States. In much of the world, selling one’s body for sex is against the law but for over fifty countries like New Zealand and the Netherlands, prostitution is legal and is regulated by the government. These countries verify through statistics that decriminalizing the act of prostitution creates a much better environment for sex workers who are protected under…

Park and some of the surrounding area is a “supervolcano”.While some of the largest volcanic eruptions have come from Yellowstone, it is not the only place these “mega-eruptions” have occurred There have been “mega-eruptions” in Indonesia, Chile, New Zealand, Argentina, Japan and elsewhere in the United States. “Supervolcanoes” are supermassive, deadly, and have left geological evidence of their destruction all over the world. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific entity of…

can be done through a website, social media, apps, and educational games. Incorporating technology to the zoo would help engage the visitors or potential visitors with an interest in animals and nature. The zoo can inform their visitors of events, new attractions, and any offers. According to a Time’s article technology can also be seen as a competitor of zoos, with advancements of virtual reality people can see or experience an animal's presence without leaving their home. Yet many zoo owners…

History of Battleships Over the the course of history several things have changed. However, battleships have mostly stayed the same due to the technology and material that is put into manufacturing the vessel. A Battleship is a large reinforced warship with a main battery consisting of large caliber guns. Battleships were made for a plethora of reasons like defending the ocean, also to protect the safety of others. Battleships are made for different purposes and can be different sizes.. During…

for not paying attention to its slums. Although Danny Gold is a Vice news reporter, Vice doesn’t really describe him as anything but a “head staff writer” and “contributor” to their work. On other sites such as the New York Times, Danny Gold gets a little bio that describes him a as, “a freelance…

out according to continents in an East-West dichotomy, but with the addition of new exhibitions, one particular exhibit space caught my attention. On the map, the gallery is titled Africa, the Americas & Asia-Pacific (hereafter known as the AAA gallery). The gallery was dedicated to telling the story of the indigenous cultures of the world, such as those in Africa, the Philippines, New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, and Papua New Guinea. Because the gallery featured indigenous peoples of other regions,…

there are different types of electoral systems. Along with these systems come debate about if these electoral systems lead to governments that truly represent the values of the population. Debates about the Canadian electoral system are in no way new, with concerns being specifically brought to light as more people are concerned about the fairness of the current system to minority groups,…

hardships Zane faced as a young man, greatly impacted and thrusted his career to fame and fortune. The agony and hardships were an immense struggle for Zane, but through growth and perseverance Zane Grey followed his dreams and became the leader of a new genre. Greys success was due to his hard work and many success that shaped an age of American literature, which enabled the…

fought between the Axis Powers, this included Germany, Italy, Japan, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and the USSR (until 1941), and the Allies, which were Britain, America, Australia, France, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, Yugoslavia and USSR (after 1941).…