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Aug 10, 2021 · The CubaBrief published on June 18th examined the claim that the Castro regime had a "more community focused health system and superior health workforce investment" that New Zealand could learn from, according to a respected health commentator based in Otaihanga on the Kapiti Coast. The same CubaBrief raised questions about pandemic data provided by Havana, and claims made about its vaccines.
I’m Nancy Hendrickson, a multi-published non-fiction author. I’ve written for magazines, websites, and book publishers. Mostly non-fiction across genres, including astronomy, history, technology, genealogy, and new age.
Dec 19, 2014 · Foreign Minister Murray McCully has welcomed this morning’s announcement that the United States and Cuba intend to re-establish diplomatic relations after 53 years. “New Zealand supports this decision which is a significant step forward for both countries and the region,” Mr McCully says.
Flax – the enduring fibre. With lofty flower stalks that stab the sky and leaves as broad as a waka paddle, flax, or harakeke, is one of our most striking native plants—a feature of wetland, coastline and hill country. It has also played a pivotal role in the development of New Zealand’s human landscape.
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Feb 13, 2017 · In 1769, a great navigator named Captain James Cook and a great botanist named Joseph Banks arrived in New Zealand and noticed the native Maori people wearing a fine cloth similar to linen made from Phormium. Linen is constructed from flax, so this plant became known as New Zealand flax. Phormium, however, is low yielding plus the fiber is more ...
PPhormium 'Apricot Queen' (New Zealand Flax) - New Zealand Flax cultivar that grows to 3-4 feet tall with slightly arching and twisting 1 1/2" wide pale apricot yellow leaves with green margins (not nearly as apricot-colored as 'Sunset'). Plant in full sun to light shade. Can tolerate fairly dry conditions (coastal) but looks best with ...
