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Manawatū's tap water was named the best in New Zealand for its great taste!
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The firefall looks like molten lava when sunlight hits the flowing water at just the right angle.
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What makes the Starship rocket special compared to older rockets?
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The Starship rocket is designed to be fully reusable, which means it can be launched multiple times without needing to be rebuilt!
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Did you know Chris Wood became the All Whites' all-time leader in appearances?
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Chris Wood played his 89th game for the All Whites, making him the all-time leader!
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Sam Tanner broke the New Zealand mile record with a time of 3:56.01!
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What record did Ted Hastings break by wearing T-shirts?
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Ted Hastings set the record for wearing the most T-shirts at once by putting on 260 shirts!
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Vocabulary

  • festival A special event with fun activities and entertainment. The film festival has games and movies for kids.
  • interactive Involving active participation or engagement. The interactive film sessions let kids join in the fun.
  • animation A way to create moving images, often in cartoons. The festival features animation films that make us laugh.
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