1 The small swelling on a plant stem from which the leaves or lateral branches emerge. (4)
3 In December 1916, future NZ Prime Minister Peter Fraser was charged with _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ as a result of his attack on the government's policy of military [17 across]. (8)
9 On 21 December 1964, a final catch off the Kaikôura coast signalled the end of this industry in NZ. (7)
10 A solid or semisolid viscous substance exuded by certain plants and trees - Kauri gum is an example. (5)
11 Unruly, unmanageable or behaving badly. (3,2,7)
13 The qualities that something has that make it interesting and exciting. (6)
15 Descriptive of a container with a lid that is opened by pulling or pushing a tab or ring. (3-3)
17 The compulsory enrolment of persons for service in a country's armed forces. (12)
20 A family of languages widely spoken in the southern half of the African continent. (5)
21 To _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is to act as though you are 11 Across. (2,5)
22 A small double-headed membranophone with snares that produce a rattling effect. (4,4)
23 The title character of Thomas Hardy's 1891 novel, _ _ _ _ of the d'Urbervilles. (4)
1 This NZ supermarket chain shares its name with Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 in E minor. (3,5)
2 A term, used mainly in the US, meaning the same as 17 Across. (5)
4 A punch or cocktail traditionally associated with the Christmas season, particularly in North America. (6)
5 To consider something afterwards, often forming a different opinion about it, is to look at it _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . (2,10)
6 To say something _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is to say it in a concise manner or in a few words. (2,5)
7 A stupid or foolish person (Australian and NZ slang). (4)
8 This fiord in the southwest of the South Island is named Piopiotahi in te reo Mâori. (7,5)
12 If someone has these it is usually an indication that they are physically awake. (4,4)
14 "Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, nor hell a fury like a woman _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ” William Congreve, The Mourning Bride (1697). (7)
16 This tropical American feather palm has a swollen spiny trunk and edible nuts. (6)
18 NZ rugby player Rieko _ _ _ _ _ plays at wing or centre for Auckland and The Blues. (5)
19 Gradually declines in size, strength, power or number. (4)
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