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I always think about the settlers who moved to New Zealand in the 1800s. They hadn't even been to the place before. They just packed their bags and shipped over knowing they'd never see their family again or be able to speak to them - they'd maybe get a letter if they were lucky.
Rose McIver
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"I always think about the settlers who moved to New Zealand in the 1800s. They hadn't even been to the place before. They just packed their bags and shipped over knowing they'd never see their family again or be able to speak to them - they'd maybe get a letter if they were lucky."
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I always think about the settlers who moved to New Zealand in the 1800s. They hadn't even been to the place before. They just packed their bags and shipped over knowing they'd never see their family again or be able to speak to them - they'd maybe get a letter if they were lucky. — Rose McIver

About Rose McIver

Rose McIver was a Actress from New Zealand (1988–2019).

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Who said "I always think about the settlers who moved to New Zealand in the 1800s. They h…"?
This quote is attributed to Rose McIver, a Actress from New Zealand.
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Rose McIver lived from 1988 – 2019.
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