Geography

So we’re now almost a foot closer to New Zealand, which has prompted many jokes about Bondi being swamped and our Immigration Department having a lot of work taken off their hands.

There are worse options than being closer to New Zealand - like moving in next to this guy, who likes testing his missiles.

I heard a Kiwi on the radio this morning hoping the airlines would drop their prices so he could go home and visit his family more often.

Apparently New Zealand’s been sneaking up on us, a few centimetres at a time, for years and last week made an almighty push during a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Initially I was alarmed at the news, but now am beginning to think things could be worse.

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  • Bob says:

    05:44am | 24/07/09

    New Zealand gained an extra 29cm on the west coast but lost 1cm on the east coast. Must be another slow news day. Read more »

  • Amy says:

    06:15pm | 23/07/09

    Number 2 is a little low. Andrew McAuley did lose his life in that pursuit. Read more »

 

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