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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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August 20th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North
Kia Ora! We have come to the end of our stay here in New Zealand and are getting ready for our long plane ride to LA this evening! We apologize to those of you who have been trying to read our blo ... [full story]
Kia Ora! We have come to the end of our stay here in New Zealand and are getting ready for our long plane ride to LA this evening! We apologize to those of you who have been trying to read our blo ... [full story]
July 1st 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North
Mitch: Today was a really fun day. I spent the whole day at Ian’s house helping him on the farm with chores and things. I went over to the intermediate school just next door to our flat t ... [full story]
Mitch: Today was a really fun day. I spent the whole day at Ian’s house helping him on the farm with chores and things. I went over to the intermediate school just next door to our flat t ... [full story]
June 29th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North
Jackie: I had pain all night last night. It stopped around 4 am. I didn’t get any sleep until then. I woke up this morning feeling ok. I knew that I couldn’t afford to miss school, so ... [full story]
Jackie: I had pain all night last night. It stopped around 4 am. I didn’t get any sleep until then. I woke up this morning feeling ok. I knew that I couldn’t afford to miss school, so ... [full story]
July 19th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North
Jackie: Today was another normal day at school. I was able to spend a lot of time just talking with the kids from my class. I learned a lot about some of their backgrounds. I’m still surpris ... [full story]
Jackie: Today was another normal day at school. I was able to spend a lot of time just talking with the kids from my class. I learned a lot about some of their backgrounds. I’m still surpris ... [full story]
June 25th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North
Jackie: I had another good day. The students were really excited today. I think the end of term is looming over everyone’s head. We worked on the usual today, finishing our work and getting ... 6 photos [full story]
Jackie: I had another good day. The students were really excited today. I think the end of term is looming over everyone’s head. We worked on the usual today, finishing our work and getting ... 6 photos [full story]
June 23rd 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North
Jackie: Class went well today. I was able to work for the morning hours while the reliever was in the classroom. During the afternoon, I worked with my maths group and helped students with a weavi ... 4 photos [full story]
Jackie: Class went well today. I was able to work for the morning hours while the reliever was in the classroom. During the afternoon, I worked with my maths group and helped students with a weavi ... 4 photos [full story]
June 22nd 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North
Jackie: What a day! I woke up thinking, “I’m engaged!” I got ready for school and said goodbye to my darling fiancée. At school, I e-mailed my brother so that he would know. I ha ... [full story]
Jackie: What a day! I woke up thinking, “I’m engaged!” I got ready for school and said goodbye to my darling fiancée. At school, I e-mailed my brother so that he would know. I ha ... [full story]
June 19th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North
Jackie: Last night, I stayed up until about 2:30 am writing lesson plans. Had Mitch not been there to type for me, I probably would have either broken down or been up even later. It was really nic ... 8 photos [full story]
Jackie: Last night, I stayed up until about 2:30 am writing lesson plans. Had Mitch not been there to type for me, I probably would have either broken down or been up even later. It was really nic ... 8 photos [full story]
June 18th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North
Mitch: Hmm, what shall I write about today? Well, for starters I did my usual by going into the school to do the normal computer stuff this morning. I had a nice conversation with the IT lady a ... [full story]
Mitch: Hmm, what shall I write about today? Well, for starters I did my usual by going into the school to do the normal computer stuff this morning. I had a nice conversation with the IT lady a ... [full story]
June 22nd 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North
Jackie: Today was another good day. The students’ behavior was not a good as yesterday, but it was nothing that was unmanageable. I really enjoyed reading “Badjelly the Witch” to ... 4 photos [full story]
Jackie: Today was another good day. The students’ behavior was not a good as yesterday, but it was nothing that was unmanageable. I really enjoyed reading “Badjelly the Witch” to ... 4 photos [full story]
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