Where did Māori first land in New Zealand?

Where did Māori first land in New Zealand? Sometime between 1300 and 1550, Māori from New Zealand settled on the Chatham Islands (Rēkohu), more than 750 km south-east of the mainland. For around 400 years their descendants lived on the Chatham Islands without contact with other peoples and the unique Moriori culture developed. Is hawaiki […]

What does shoehorn mean slang?

What does shoehorn mean slang? : to force (something or someone) into a small space, a short period of time, etc. Why do people use a shoehorn? Unless your shoe is loose or is a slip on that you can slide on without damaging the back of the shoe, a shoehorn is an invaluable little […]

What is diffusion theory explain well?

What is diffusion theory explain well? Diffusion theory concerns with the spread of an innovation through a population. Researchers in diffusion theory have developed analytical models for explaining and forecasting the dynamics of diffusion of an innovation (an idea, practice, or object perceived as new by an individual) in a socio-technical system. What are the […]

Can you divide Lomandra?

Can you divide Lomandra? Propagating by division Many native grasses and strappy-leaved plants, such as Lomandra hystrix, can be propagated by division. This is a method where the entire plant is dug out of the ground, divided and replanted. Angus recommends dividing a plant into larger and fewer pieces rather than many and smaller. How […]

Why do I have blebs on my lungs?

Why do I have blebs on my lungs? Blebs: Small air blisters that can sometimes burst and allow air to leak into the space that surrounds the lungs. Lung disease: Damaged lung tissue is more likely to collapse and can be caused by many types of underlying diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), […]

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