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Zealandia the ancient continent of New Zealand

New Zealand's striking landscape has been shaped by volcanic activity dating back over 500 million years. Video / Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum

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Zealandia the ancient continent of New Zealand