NEW ZEALAND CROSSWORD

Across

1. Former All Black and rugby league international who campaigned on behalf of David Bain (3,5)

7. Shape a tree (5)

8. Our second largest national park, after Fiordland (9)

9. Morepork or ruru (3)

10. Speed contest (4)

11. Trainee (6)

13. Carpet maker (6)

14. Computing expert (inf) (6)

17. Being (6)

18. Competent (4)

20. Concern of IRD (3)

22. Bed for a premature baby (9)

23. Alphabetical list (5)

24. Major industry with operational headquarters in Rotorua (8)

Down

1. Bloke (inf) (5)

2. Morally correct (7)

3. 4. Canvas shelter (6)

5. Businessman who became leader of the National Party in 2021 (5)

6. Hermit (7)

7. New Zealand term for a drop scone (7)

12. Favourite NZ cereal often featuring collectible sports cards (4-3)

13. 15. Natural environment (7)

16. Plaster coating (6)

17. Radiate (5)

19. Ahead of time (5)

21. Musical instrument (4)