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Line 41: − ===Sport===+ − − ===Religion=== − Before the arrival of civilized Europeans, New Zealand was inhabited only by the savage [[Maori]] with their primitive religious beliefs. Settlers, mainly from Britain, brought with them the word of [[Christ]]. Sadly, however, New Zealanders have become increasingly [[atheist]]ic, turning away from the Lord in increasing numbers. More and more people are replying 'no religion' on their census forms, and some even mock His greatness by claiming to believe in the [[Jedi]] religion. Along with increases in other heathen religions, this is turning New Zealand into a haven for [[atheism]]. The country's prime minister [[Helen Clark]] is an [[agnostic]] herself, and even the opposition leader of the slightly more conservative National Party doesn't even believe in the [[afterlife]]. Despite the good work of Christians like Brian Tamaki, Christianity in New Zealand is becoming less and less popular. As a result, more and more New Zealanders will, no doubt, be going straight to [[Hell]].
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*Work force: 75.2% of 15-64 year olds or 2.057 million. Services and government--59%; manufacturing and construction--32%; agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and mining--8.9%.
*Work force: 75.2% of 15-64 year olds or 2.057 million. Services and government--59%; manufacturing and construction--32%; agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and mining--8.9%.
==Sport==
[[Rugby union]] is the major sport in New Zealand, and the national team, the [[All Blacks]], are widely considered the greatest rugby union team.
[[Rugby union]] is the major sport in New Zealand, and the national team, the [[All Blacks]], are widely considered the greatest rugby union team.
The New Zealand [[cricket]] team (known as "The Black Caps") are currently third in world standings.
The New Zealand [[cricket]] team (known as "The Black Caps") are currently third in world standings.
New Zealand is also noted for its [[Hockey]] (The Black Sticks) and [[Netball]] (The Silver Ferns) teams.[[Scott Dixon]] became in 2008 the first New Zealand driver to win an Indy 500 race.
New Zealand is also noted for its [[Hockey]] (The Black Sticks) and [[Netball]] (The Silver Ferns) teams.[[Scott Dixon]] became in 2008 the first New Zealand driver to win an Indy 500 race.
== Government ==
== Government ==