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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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By CharMcF
November 26th 2009

Cape Reinga - day trip post! Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland » Cape Reinga

A very old Kauri tree

Hey! Just want to do a quick post about our day trip to the top of New Zealand before I do a blog about the rest of what's been happening with me! So on Saturday just past we got the bus at 7am to do the tour of pretty much the whole of Northland, our bus was actually a lorry, modified to get people on like a bus. It needed to be a truck cause the route is on a lot of rubbish roads, as well as a beach. So we headed pretty much straight up to the Cape, only stopping [View Full Entry]

By Yertle
November 3rd 2009

NZ hiking and settling down Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland

Ahyyye, from the top of the hill

So we headed to Northland in search of warm weather. We found warm welcomes but not much for weather. Stopping in Whangarei to visit family friends Chip and Barbara (who moved from Wilmington a number of years ago) and explore the area on our way north. In light wind we sailed around infront of their beautiful farm estate, hiked Mt Manaia in heavy winds and caught some fun surf on a sunny day. The sun here is stronger than about anywhere else, because of the weak ozone above, so a clear sky goes a long way in warming you up. We [View Full Entry]

You can only hike over a low tide...right from the Beck-Jaffurs amazing front porch

By Feral Mike
October 31st 2009

CYCLE TOUR - AK47 FOR SALE Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland » Cape Reinga

For Sale - AK47

AK47 FOR Sale New & Unused. Orginal AK47. Current owner planned office massacre unless he got time off. He no longer believes the 'American solution' is the answer. This weapon was purchased direct from the Russian manufacturer, it is not a cheap imitation from Pakistan's North West Frontier. Owner says must sell and end use is not important, but would prefer buyer to be someone with interest in clay bird shooting or similar. Price by negiotiation. FIRST GOAL ACHIEVED Zipping down the last three kilometres to the campsite was a relief, even though the road [View Full Entry]

By Feral Mike
October 23rd 2009

[h2] CYCLE TOUR - A SORT OF HOMECOMING Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland » Kohukohu

St Agnes Anglican Church

Arriving in the Hokianga feels like coming home - even though I haven't lived here for 40 years and I wasn't born here. But I did have some of my schooling here and there have been family ties with the region since I was ten. So as I pedaled my way to the top of the last, steep hill before Omapere, it wasn't just the exertion that had me gasping for air. There was also a gasp of recognition, of acknowledgment, that even after all these years the Hokianga still feels like home. The late afternoon sun was bouncing off the [View Full Entry]

Morning Sunlight Reflects off the Panelling

By Kjwhite
October 18th 2009

"Its like your body is covered in velcro or something..." Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland

Hey Everyone! I have now been in New Zealand for a little over a month and since my contact with my Canadian life has been slim to none I figured I should probably update you all! As it is now obvious (because I wouldn be typing this otherwise) I did actually manage to make it to NZ without being arrested at the boarder for being covered in explosives, or losing all of my luggage because I wasn sure if it was going on the plane or not or anything else that was predicted I would do along the way. The trip [View Full Entry]

By Sunriseoversea
September 24th 2009

Singing to a former MP... Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland » Ahipara

It continued to rain for a good few hours and I just read and played guitar. As soon as it stopped though I got up and decided I would head to Rainbow Falls. This turned out to be trickier than I thought! I had to make a pretty wet river crossing, hopping across some pretty slippery rocks with my shoes and socks in one hand! The path was pretty muddy due to all the rain and no-one else was in sight, probably for the same reason. Having got lost a few times it was beginning to get pretty dark so I [View Full Entry]

By Rosco p
September 19th 2009

Patagonia Expedition 2009 under way... Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland » Kaitaia

Gerardo's Dakar

The 2009 Rosco's Rocky Road Patagonia Expedition is now underway... We have loaded the motos into the container and sent it on it’s voyage to Valparaiso in Chile. We will fly in on the 31st of October, to prepare the release of the motos and pick our adventurers up at the airport on 2nd of November to start our epic 10,428 km traverse of the infamous Patagonia. We will begin in Vina Del Mar, ride to Tierra del Fuego to Fin del Mundo (End of the earth) in Ushuaia, turn around and head North, back to Vina Del Mar. We have [View Full Entry]

By Brimster
August 15th 2009

The northern tip and a house fire! Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland » Cape Reinga

The view of the Bay of Islands from Pahia

Saturday morning I was once again up and about early as my body is still struggling to adjust to the time change. Once we were up and the car packed we went for a walk around Pahia itself. Unfortunately the weather was overcast and damp was in the air. Having wandered around the town and decided the weather wasn't good enough to go out on a boat tour of the Bay ofIslands as the rain had started and the seas were looking choppy we headed back to the luxury of the car. A quick scan of the map and we decided [View Full Entry]

Another view of the Bay of Islands from Pahia

Islands in the distance through the misty rain

By RV Travel
July 14th 2009

Driving Northland (Warkworth to Whangarei) Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland

Driving is as broad as the road unless you know where to drive. Road conditions in new Zealand are excellent so as our Warkworth to Whangarei roadtrip. Angles in Northland are too healthy for the eyes. Luscious forests, long green valleys, breezy beaches, high mountains and nice towns to discover is just an overall awesome i must say. Turning right from Wellsford will take you to the Pakiri Beach, their holiday park introduces all types of accomodation for families, backpackers, short or long stays and just a lot of things to do there. You can spend a cold night on tents [View Full Entry]

By Rosco p
May 6th 2009

High Andes Epiblogue..2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland » Pukenui

Boggy River Crossing

This is the Epiblog of our 2009 High Andes Adventure, as I said last year, is the end ?? or just another begining ?? I know that this adventure changes the riders perspective on South American travel. We had an uneventful adventure as far as riding mishaps were concerned, and would like you to consider joining us in 2010. I took our daughter, Geraldine, and she rode many days with me on the KLR, we both very much enjoyed the bonding experience. I am working on the details for the 2010 Adventure, as we are going to run it slightly different [View Full Entry]

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