N.Z.
abbreviation
New Zealand.
N.Z.
American
Or
N. Zeal.
abbreviation
NZ
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British
abbreviation
NZ
2
British
abbreviation
nz
3
British
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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This year, another group, led by comparative psychologist Damian Scarf of the University of Otago in Dudenin, N.Z., decided to see if pigeons could be just as mathematically adept.
From Time ● Dec. 28, 2011
Born in Wellington, N.Z. in 1910, the son of a pharmacist, Pickering went to Caltech to study electrical engineering, and stayed to join the faculty.
From Time Magazine Archive
Last week, in an international meet in Christchurch, N.Z., a husky bunch of Australians gave the rowing world something to think about.
From Time Magazine Archive
Peter Snell, 24, New Zealand's world record holder for the mile and half mile; and Sally Turner, 20, his longtime sweetheart; in Papakura, N.Z.
From Time Magazine Archive
We were sitting in the library one morning when Mr. M., of Timaru, N.Z., rode up with an introduction, and was of course cordially welcomed.
From The Hawaiian Archipelago by Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
It's unclear whether the bill will pass, as both National Party's coalition partners -- the libertarian ACT party and NZ First -- have said they oppose it.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
The motorcycle is thought to be a DKW NZ 350-1 model, the organisation said, which was produced specifically for wartime use from 1944.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The most recent data from Stats NZ showed 48,000 people had moved from New Zealand between November 2024 and the same month in 2025.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
The economy grew 1.1% in the quarter, bouncing back after a 1.0% decrease in the second quarter, Stats NZ said Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
NZ born and much younger, I offered: Youre not the same person tomorrow as you were today.
From Unmanned by Stephen Oliver
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