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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 MitchAndJackie
August 20th 2009

Getting Ready To Depart 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 blogs but didn't have access, we will be home shortly to share all of our wonderful experiences with you soon! Thanks for all the prayers and support you've given us during our trip, we certainly appreciate it! We have had an amazing time in New Zealand and will be very sad to leave. We are also very excited to see [View Full Entry]

By jayandnat
July 19th 2009

Black Beaches and White Hoes Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North

Beach

Day 90 (Sunday 19/07/09, NJJ) Drove to Palmerston North, stopped there for an hour. On to the volcanic Surf Beach near Hawera. Had a wander along the beach. Although the weather was pretty dull the beach still looked lovely. On next to Stratford to a camp site late afternoon. Relaxed for the remainder of the day watching TV in the camp lounge. We were bored as there wasn't much to do. [View Full Entry]

By Sofa
May 4th 2009

A quieter few days :-) Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North

Had a fairly quiet week, well anything in comparison to South island would be considered very quiet. Both Margaret and i are complete numpties however as we both left our bungy vids and pictures on the bus, most annoying, so we'v been chasing matty our driver around NZ trying to get them! Not clever. After all that action packed adventure; all Margaret and i felt like doing was chilling out in Christchurch and as id already been there i knew we wouldnt be missing out on much! It was ANZAC day when we were there as well so we just caught [View Full Entry]

By cool kiwis
April 20th 2009

one more sleep Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North

Only one more sleep to go. All very excited but also alittle anxious - FIRST TIME OUT OF NEW ZEALAND and into the big wide world. Farewell to all our fantastic family and friends and of course our precious cat fluffy (I'm sure Grandma and Poppa will take good care of you). We will endeavour to keep you as up to date as possible. Please also let us know what is happening in kiwi land. Cool Kiwis (The Walkers). [View Full Entry]

By kiwitravellers
April 4th 2009

Ready for Raro Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North

It seems a long time since we added an entry to this blog - but then it's tricky to write a travel blog entry when there's been no travel. That's not to say there hasn't been thought devoted to travelling - South Africa to see Di, 50th birthday celebrations in Bunyol and Rome, Eastern Europe - they're all on the possible agenda. But Rarotonga, in just under a week is booked and paid for and we can't wait! This time next week we'll be there. The clocks here go forward tonight, signalling the end of summer. Today I bought snorkelling gear! [View Full Entry]

By BindyandTony
February 16th 2009

Rotorura Area & Palmerston North Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North

Volcanic Lake

Rotorura Area & Palmerston North Tues 10th Feb Headed for Rotorura - good journey. At one point driving through forestry and there were 100’s of small white butterflies just like snow. Passed a hot spring with lots of young fit people bathing - so we gave that a miss! Passed a sign for Waimangu Volcanic Valley - followed it along a gorgeous small road with well maintained farms. Attraction closed when we got there(!) so will return tomorrow. Reached Rotorura, huge, busy, didn’t fancy it so headed for a campsite at Tikitapu Lake. Lovely site by a large lake which is [View Full Entry]

By kgiven
February 6th 2009

Home safely Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North

In the last few days of my trip Danielle and I travelled to Vancouver via ferry and bus. We spent the afternoon of the first day wandering around and checking out sunny Vancouver. Danielle has been to Vancouver hundreds of time and has never seen it not raining apart from the two days we spent there so we were very lucky. We went to GM place to pick up our Canucks tickets for this evening. We then headed off to meet up with another friend of mine for a drink before heading back to our hotel to get into our Canuck's [View Full Entry]

By bullocan
January 14th 2009

Kobi Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North

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We got a puppy!!!! Sorry I haven't written in awhile, I have been busy being a mommy!!! We named him Kobi! Kobi Kiwi lol! We picked him up last Saturday, the 10th near North Palmerston in a town named Levin. It was almost a 4 hour drive, very pretty drive though, on a rainy day. Before we left, we stopped at a pet store and picked up some essentials. We knew that the breeder was providing us with his food to last for a little while, so we got a brush and nail clippers, and some odour eating spray for when [View Full Entry]

By CharlieandRich
October 30th 2008

Kiwi Barmy Army at Palmy Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North

Views Over Palmy and the Wind Turbines

Bonkers! What more can we say? And such a lovely family. We adored Steve, especially his hair, his lovely wife Nadine and three gorgeous girls Samantha, Maddison and Alexia (ooh hope we have remembered your names right!). Steve drove us round the area, up to the wind farm which is awesome - we couldn't believe how big the turbines are up close. Butch apparently got 'removed' from this area by security once as he was trying to get a picture of him flying his kite up with the turbines. Security appeared to think this was a safety hazzard - can't see [View Full Entry]

By Mrls
March 15th 2008

Presumed dead but still alive and kicking! Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Palmerston North

Palmerston North sunset

Hi all, Last night I was made ridiculous by dear, darling Felix and Stephanie, because I have not paid any attention to my blog since the entries on Japan. So, hereby I dedicate this entry to you guys! I am sitting at the comp at seven in the morning on a sunday as an attempt to climb back up from my devastating fall from your grace... This 'd better be appreciated... So now, what have I been up to lately, you wonder? Well, simply said work, work and more work (field work also counts as work, of course!) at the HortResearch [View Full Entry]

One of my many roommates (rip, I did not kill it)

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