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Curling in New Zealand was established in 1873, when Scottish immigrant Thomas Callender,
the "father of New Zealand curling", formed the Dunedin curling club.
Curling quickly spread to Central Otago, and was a popular winter activity for the gold miners during the winter.
By 1900, there were 9 clubs, and the game was taking hold. The growth in curling was held back by the First World War, 
and a bonspiel was held in 1922 after an eight year lull.
In 1996, the Auckland Curling Club was formed, the first club on the North Island, and the first club to completely play from the hack.
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