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North Island: References & Edit History

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Map added. Jun 14, 2023
Added Maori name of island. Oct 14, 2013
Article revised and updated. Jul 19, 2013
Media added. Jan 08, 2013
Add new Web site: Official Site of Nothern Cape Tourism Authority. Jun 08, 2012
Deleted Web site: Official Site of Nothern Cape Tourism Authority. Jun 08, 2012
Media added. Nov 01, 2010
Population data updated. Sep 12, 2007
Article revised. Dec 07, 2001
Article added to new online database. May 27, 1999
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