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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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November 5th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island
Today was another day of waiting around. Having to be up and out of the room by 10am and then waiting around for the bus until 3, we did not plan to do anything today. The morning consisted of tea and ... [full story]
Today was another day of waiting around. Having to be up and out of the room by 10am and then waiting around for the bus until 3, we did not plan to do anything today. The morning consisted of tea and ... [full story]
October 29th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island
10-29-09 - Thursday afternoon we were on the road towards Rotorua just south of the Bay of Plenty. The Bay of Plenty is a half moon shape portion of the North Island of New Zealand that was named by ... 117 photos [full story]
10-29-09 - Thursday afternoon we were on the road towards Rotorua just south of the Bay of Plenty. The Bay of Plenty is a half moon shape portion of the North Island of New Zealand that was named by ... 117 photos [full story]
November 6th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island
Hi all After spending a great night at a spot called Murphys Park and watching the sun come up on the beach with only a few other people in the park (the first time we have seen the sun without clo ... [full story]
Hi all After spending a great night at a spot called Murphys Park and watching the sun come up on the beach with only a few other people in the park (the first time we have seen the sun without clo ... [full story]
November 6th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland
Ok, so we've been a bit (well VERY) lazy about this whole blog thing...apologies!! We arrived safely in Auckland you will be pleased to know, unfortunatly to rain - something we are no longer accust ... [full story]
Ok, so we've been a bit (well VERY) lazy about this whole blog thing...apologies!! We arrived safely in Auckland you will be pleased to know, unfortunatly to rain - something we are no longer accust ... [full story]
November 6th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Paihia
Uge 3 var ugen hvor vi siger farvel til Paihia, havde Maori undervisning, slappede aaaff og var syge.. Mandag startede med Maori undervisning med Maori teacher/praest Judy. Vi startede med at faa e ... [full story]
Uge 3 var ugen hvor vi siger farvel til Paihia, havde Maori undervisning, slappede aaaff og var syge.. Mandag startede med Maori undervisning med Maori teacher/praest Judy. Vi startede med at faa e ... [full story]
November 6th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Central
Arrived in Auckland...neither me or Yvo had slept in 2 days so we were like the walking dead. Got to customs and had lots of questions posed to us. Then had to declare my walking boots. The woman t ... 4 photos [full story]
Arrived in Auckland...neither me or Yvo had slept in 2 days so we were like the walking dead. Got to customs and had lots of questions posed to us. Then had to declare my walking boots. The woman t ... 4 photos [full story]
November 5th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Ninety Mile Beach
A steady wind blows wisps of mist across the hillside and plays hide-and-seek with the lighthouse at Cape Reinga on the tip of the north island. Grey and gloomy, it is easy to see why the Maori name ... 3 photos [full story]
A steady wind blows wisps of mist across the hillside and plays hide-and-seek with the lighthouse at Cape Reinga on the tip of the north island. Grey and gloomy, it is easy to see why the Maori name ... 3 photos [full story]
November 5th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Russell
The search for a real latte ended in failure. But the day was not ruined. By late afternoon I reached a stunning DoC campground at a place called Mimiwhangata. The last few kilometres were along a ... 8 photos [full story]
The search for a real latte ended in failure. But the day was not ruined. By late afternoon I reached a stunning DoC campground at a place called Mimiwhangata. The last few kilometres were along a ... 8 photos [full story]
November 4th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Russell
Bob Dylan It was a perfect morning and I was in the perfect mood to enjoy it. The sun was shining but the day was still cool, and with no overnight dew my tent was dry when I packed it up. I w ... 10 photos [full story]
Bob Dylan It was a perfect morning and I was in the perfect mood to enjoy it. The sun was shining but the day was still cool, and with no overnight dew my tent was dry when I packed it up. I w ... 10 photos [full story]
November 4th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands
This morning we were all set to go. I think I forgot to mention that Charmaine kindly made us sandwiches and we sorted out some little bits to eat for the whole day out at sea. We set off at 9.30 and ... [full story]
This morning we were all set to go. I think I forgot to mention that Charmaine kindly made us sandwiches and we sorted out some little bits to eat for the whole day out at sea. We set off at 9.30 and ... [full story]
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