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Colossal Squid

The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

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Mrs Chippy, resting on Harry McNeish's grave.

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Mrs. Chippy Monument

A bronze kitty adorns the grave of the polar explorer who brought the original feline to the Antarctic.

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Wrights Hill Fortress

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Wrights Hill Fortress

Anyone wanting to know what a dwarven mine sounds like need only visit the tunnels of this New Zealand artillery compound.

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Moniac Machine

A strange machine made to evaluate the world economy using water and lots of tubes.

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The clock when closed. The top opens to reveal an animated scene.

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Old Bank Arcade Animated Musical Clock

A charmingly old-fashioned reminder of the historic building's former life.

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The sweet Kiwi treat that represents a token reward.

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