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centre, Central (zone), middle

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centre, Central (zone), middle

pokapū, waenganui

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centre, Central (zone), middle

central

pokapū, waenganui

adjective; noun

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better first visit information centre make sure road open through can

Translation

It's better to visit the information centre first, to make sure the road is open so we can drive through.

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central there will host next new-zealand deaf game

Translation

Central will host the next New Zealand Deaf Games.

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auckland there wellington there taupo middle there

Translation

Taupo's in the middle, between Auckland and Wellington.

Notes

'Central' as a proper noun in NZSL refers to one of three Deaf sporting regions or zones that compete in national competitions: North, South, Central.