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Background: The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year, the British began the first organized colonial settlement. A series of land wars between 1843 and 1872 ended with the defeat of the native peoples. The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907 and supported the UK militarily in both World Wars. New Zealand's full participation in a number of defense alliances lapsed by the 1980s. In recent years, the government has sought to address longstanding Maori grievances.




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Day 296-298: Karamea, New Zealand
November 20th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » South Island
We woke to a beautiful morning in the peaceful country side. Ferdi went to feed the chickens and in return they kindly left us two eggs. We made tea and enjoyed Talita’s rusks while sitting on ... 8 photos [full story]

Bay of Islands
17 hours ago: Megs3 published a blog
Bay of Islands
November 15th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Paihia
Apologies for the delay on this entry but I have been having far to much fun since we got on the Kiwi Bus on Sunday. So, finally left Auckland to head up to the Bay of Islands in the North. Only ... 6 photos [full story]

17 hours ago: CharMcF published a blog
Bay of Islands - Paihia and Russell
November 20th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Paihia
Hey! So we took our first Kiwi Experience bus yesterday (Thursday). Had to be up really early to get the bus at 7 so pretty much slept on the bus all the way up because Amie and myself had been to se ... [full story]

21 hours ago: Margaretthedog published a blog
my sad blog =(
November 19th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Mount Eden
Alright, I don't know why my blog wont' work properly. If you care, look at MK's. (nickname: mksharpe; real name: Mary Kathryn Sharpe) She just typed out a good description of what we have been doin ... [full story]

21 hours ago: TomandRachel published a blog
Betty the Camper
November 19th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » North Island
Day 3 So it was finally time to pick up the campervan. We arrived at a tiny depot and picked up a small fat van who the man quickly ran over a million things that we had to remember none of which w ... [full story]

21 hours ago: mksharpe published a blog
On the move..
November 19th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Mount Eden
First, Eliza is having major issues with her blog. So just be patient while it is under construction, (also, those of you who didn't know.. she is obviously listed under her name, but her nickname is ... [full story]

22 hours ago: TomandRachel published a blog
New Zealand - Arriving in Auckland
November 19th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland
Hi all, Sorry it has taken so long for me to upload the first updates we seem to have been so busy seeing everything, but i will try and get our first 10 days up here in a mammoth session in the inter ... [full story]

23 hours ago: Margaretthedog published a blog
Auckland, Again
November 19th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Mount Eden
It's been so long since I wrote something, I am just going to give a short description of what we have been doing these past few days...car still working (it's a miracle). We have been all the way to ... [full story]

Our Wedding - Mt Cook
1 day ago: Rusty Broon published a blog
Our Wedding - Mt Cook
November 19th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Mount Cook National Park
You have all been very patient! Lots of Love Anne and Russell xx ... 74 photos [full story]

Don
1 day ago: et published a blog
Don't Pay The Ferryman
November 16th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch
The time has come, and it is indeed a rare occasion, for me to write a blog. I think the last time was in our fair city back in 2005. I remember hogging the one computer at a busy backpackers called ... 9 photos [full story]


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