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What does "number 8 wire" mean to New Zealanders?

A It represents the ingenuity of New Zealanders, who, it is said, can fix anything with some
number 8 wire.
B. It represents the racial struggles between Europeans and Maori and the wire that was used to
create barriers
C. It represents the struggle of the bush, where number 8 wire was used to create rabbit-proof
fencing
D. It represents the idea that New Zealanders are outdoorsy and like to work on ranches.

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Answer:

a

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

A

Explanation: Accordingly, the term "number 8 wire" came to represent the ingenuity and resourcefulness of New Zealanders, and the phrase "a number 8 wire mentality" evolved to denote an ability to create or repair machinery using whatever scrap materials are available on hand.

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