reading+2008

= = == =ARC= aotearoa reading challenge __**Cape Reinga**__

**Q:** what famous beach can be driven along for many kilometers near Cape Reinga? the name includes a number.
__**Kerikeri**__ __**Russell**__ What is the maori name or this town? What treaty was signed near here? The maori name for Russlle is Kororareka. The treaty that was signed near hear was the treaty of Waitange __**Auckland**__ Q:** Why do people think Rotorua is smelly when they first visit? Q:** How was lake Taupo formed**? A:** Lake Taupo was formed by a big eruption. __**Woodville**__ __**Carterton**__ __**Wellington**__ A:** = =
 * A:** The name of the famous beach that can be driven along for many kilometers near Cape Reinga is called 90 mile beach.
 * Q:** This area is well known for growing and exporting ............?
 * A:** Kerikeri is well known for growing and exporting Kerikeri.
 * Q:** What was so important about Russell in the early European settlement days?
 * A:** The thing that was so important in the early European settlement days was that the first government of New Zealand was there.
 * Q:** What volcanic island lies in Auckland harbour?
 * A:** The volcanic island that lies in Auckland harbour is called Rangitato.
 * __Rotorua__
 * A:** People think Rotorua is smelly when they first visit because of the mud pools & the chemical reased which is a type of sulphur.
 * __Taupo__
 * __Napier__**
 * Q:** What major event in the 1930's literally reshaped Napier?
 * A:** Napier had a very large earthquake the literally reshaped napier.
 * __Waipukurau__**
 * Q:** What makes Waipukurau famous?
 * A:** Waipukurau is famous for its trout fishing.
 * Q:** Early European settlers from S_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _a settled in this area and were actively involved with forestry and farming.
 * A:** Early European settlers from S__c__ __a__ __n__ __d__ __a__ __n__ __a__ __v__ __i__a settled in this area and were actively involved with forestry and farming.
 * Q:** What type of race takes place around the square each year? What other celebrations take place there each year.
 * A:** A wheel barrow race takes place around the square each year. Daffodil day fair is another celebration that takes place there each year.
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