1 From the age of seven, future Prime Minister _ _ _ _ _ _ _ grew up in a state house in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr. (4,3)
5 Known to some as the world's first supergroup, this band of the late 1960s consisted of Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton. (5)
8 In Denmark, it is a tradition that finding these on your doorstep on New Year's morning will bring good luck. (7,6)
9 Assumed a posture for artistic purposes, particularly for the painting of a portrait. (3)
10 This town in southwestern Ireland is the second largest in County Kerry and is a popular tourist destination. (9)
12 Lower the power rating of an electrical apparatus or installation to improve its safety, reliability or efficiency. (6)
13 A narrative song or poem of popular origin. (6)
15 In Te reo Mâori, this term refers to genealogy or lineage. (9)
16 A small drink of a spirituous liquor. (3)
18 According to the opening song of the 1967 musical Hair, the then current era was the "dawning of the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _" . (3,2,8)
20 Having or characterised by strength or robust health. (5)
21 To watch over and manage something. (7)
1 Cambridge University and Oxford University both have a college named after this biblical figure. (5)
2 Formed in 1976, this is the name of US rocker Tom Petty's band. (13)
3 The tallest indigenous tree in Aotearoa/New Zealand, sometimes called 'white pine'. (9)
4 Sings with abrupt alternating changes between the normal chest register and the falsetto. (6)
5 The lowest point of a ridge connecting two mountain peaks, often constituting a pass. (3)
6 In Brazil, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is a food-related New Year's tradition that is believed to attract money and good fortune. (6,7)
7 Walked at a leisurely relaxed pace. (7)
11 A wandering minstrel who became part of Robin Hood's band of "Merry Men". (4-1-4)
12 The time of evening when small drops of water begin to form on the ground and other outdoor surfaces. (7)
14 The title character of Shakespeare's play Macbeth has _ _ _ _ _ _ murdered, although the two men were at first comrades and allies. (6)
17 A hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewellery. (5)
19 Doomed or fated to die (in Scottish dialect). (3)
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