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cold regions as New Zealand
Besides, the description given of the inhabitants and their manners, applies more to natives of a tropical or semi-tropical climate than to those of such cold regions as New Zealand and Tasmania.
— from The History of Australian Exploration from 1788 to 1888 by Ernest Favenc

Czech Republic and New Zealand
In 2008, its GDP per capita was roughly the same as that of the Czech Republic and New Zealand.
— from The 2009 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

copper rivets and not zinc
The only point is that I would advise copper rivets, and not zinc, to be used throughout.
— from The Boy's Own Book of Indoor Games and Recreations A Popular Encyclopædia for Boys by Gordon Stables


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