7 The _ _ _ _ _ _ (in te reo Mâori ), also known as the brown creeper, is a small noisy passerine bird endemic to the South Island. (6)
8 South American mammals valued for their wool and immortalised in a Monty Python sketch with the final line "look out, there are _ _ _ _ _ _ ." (6)
9 Māori actions songs and the groups who perform them are referred to with the term "kapa _ _ _ _ ." (4)
10 This Northland harbour and the area surrounding it are known for huge sand dunes, the Kai Iwi lakes and the [11 Across] forest. (8)
11 The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Forest on the west coast of Northland is known for being home to [21/23 Across]. (7)
13 Any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their large showy red, pink or white flowers. (5)
15 A _ _ _ _ _ comment or piece of writing is short, direct and full of meaning. (5)
17 A male donkey or a stupid foolish person. (7)
20 This perfect-sounding rural locality in Otago, situated at the head of Lake Wakatipu, was used to film parts of the Lord of the Rings movies. (8)
21/23 New Zealand's largest known living kauri tree is known as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (atua of the forest and all forest creatures). (4,6)
22 A diffuse cloud of particles and gases visible either as a hazy patch of light or an irregular dark region against a brighter background (in astronomy). (6)
23 See 21
1 A small settlement in the Tasman District situated about 5km north of Motueka. (6)
2 The number "five" in te reo Mâori. (4)
3 The lightest known metallic element, widely used in batteries and as the basis of mood-stabilising and antidepressant drugs. (7)
4 One of the popular or market names used in Australia and New Zealand for the flesh of several species of shark. (5)
5 Endemic to this country, this evergreen climbing shrub has clusters of bright red flowers in the shape of the rostrum of a native NZ parrot. (4,4)
6 The most populous city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, is still commonly referred to by this former name. (6)
12 This small rural service town is located on State Highway 2 between Ekatahuna and Dannevirke. (8)
14 The capital city of Sicily, originally founded by the Phoenicians in 734BC and named Sis by them. (7)
16 A female name of Spanish origin, sometimes used in a pun involving a warning device on a two-wheeled mode of transport. (6)
18 In ancient Rome, this was an assembly of the senior and therefore wiser and more experienced members of the society or ruling class. (6)
19 A _ _ _ _ _ video, image, story or idea is one that has spread quickly and widely via the internet or social media. (5)
21 The number "one" in te reo Mâori. (4)
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