This was the case in New zealand in 1855, when the ground on which the town of Wellington stands rose about two feet, and a cape in the neighbourhood nearly ten feet.
"Geology"
James Geikie
In New zealand a bill has actually been brought in for the purpose of nationalizing the land.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
In the English colonies, where capital is more scarce, Government is required to do very much more; most of them have State railways, and some-New zealand, for instance-State insurance offices for fire and life.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae