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    New Zealand may be a young country, but the diverse wealth of Maori culture, performing arts, literature, museums and galleries will leave even the most fervent arts and culture buffs completely satisfied.

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  • The Dowse, Wellington

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  • Matching costumes add to the unity of dance

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  • World Buskers Festival, Christchurch

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  • Writers Walk, Wellington

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