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Irish in New Zealand
The Irish have contributed significantly to New Zealand. Some key figures include:
- John Ballance
- Thomas Bracken
- James Dilworth
- William Hobson
- William Ferguson Massey
- Robert Maunsell
- George Vesey Stewart
A number of descendants of Irish migrants have also achieved renown including:
- Jim Bolger (former New Zealand Prime Minister)
- The Finn brothers (of Split Enz and Crowded House fame)
- Kiri Te Kanawa (opera singer)
- Sean Fitzpatrick (rugby legend)
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