Game answers Vol 25
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Sandra Barrie, Porirua
Te ------or “The Long Pathway” is the 3000km walking trail opened in 2011, covering the length of New Zealand (6) The noun describing a town or city noted for holidaytime activities and attractions (6) Convenient stopping point in the Karangahake Gorge, either to take train rides, view mining relics, or walk or cycle a network of paths (7) Modern electronic method of keeping in touch, fast replacing ‘snail mail’ type letters (5) Impressive NZ tree, of the myrtle family, with two main species growing in the North and South islands (4) Hawke’s Bay township named after a British soldier and statesman who made his name in 18th century India (5) Borough and harbour at the base of the South Island, well known among other things for succulent oysters (5) Ungulate wild goat-like species introduced from the Himalayas early last century - variant spellings can be found but this is the one used by the NZ Encyclopedia (4) Transport network of huge importance in the early development of New Zealand, formerly powered by 19 down (5) West coast township in the Buller region, noted for mining activity, initially for gold, but these days for coal (7) North Canterbury picnic and holiday area, with river, gorge and forest - motorsport fans will remember the entertaining annual rallysprint event (6) This Maori word means woman, or wife, but for most Kiwis, brings to mind the 1968 ferry disaster (6)
