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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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December 10th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Raglan
Our flight over went totally smooth...well, the long one that is! We left Miami and landed in Dallas shortly thereafter because of an unnatural blinking light. When we finally got back going forward ... [full story]
Our flight over went totally smooth...well, the long one that is! We left Miami and landed in Dallas shortly thereafter because of an unnatural blinking light. When we finally got back going forward ... [full story]
November 19th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Raglan
Here I am in Raglan, looking at a real estate leaflet with properties for sale in Port Waikato. $284,000 for a "classic beach bach" doesn't sound too bad. Here in Raglan, you would be lucky to get a s ... 13 photos [full story]
Here I am in Raglan, looking at a real estate leaflet with properties for sale in Port Waikato. $284,000 for a "classic beach bach" doesn't sound too bad. Here in Raglan, you would be lucky to get a s ... 13 photos [full story]
November 18th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Raglan
On October 21, we made our way to the surf town of Raglan. Raglan is popular among surfers especially because the waves tend to come ashore to the left instead of straight ahead. A few of the people ... [full story]
On October 21, we made our way to the surf town of Raglan. Raglan is popular among surfers especially because the waves tend to come ashore to the left instead of straight ahead. A few of the people ... [full story]
September 23rd 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Raglan
We woke up to a really really really rainy day and when it rains here in Raglan, there really is NOTHING to do. Everything is based around outdoor activities. So, we played some fooseball, watched a m ... [full story]
We woke up to a really really really rainy day and when it rains here in Raglan, there really is NOTHING to do. Everything is based around outdoor activities. So, we played some fooseball, watched a m ... [full story]
October 9th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Raglan
My loyal fans! Im sorry its been so long! I had a feeling that would happen... Wow so what a month its been! Raglan is like Hotel California: "Last thing I remember, I was Running for the door ... [full story]
My loyal fans! Im sorry its been so long! I had a feeling that would happen... Wow so what a month its been! Raglan is like Hotel California: "Last thing I remember, I was Running for the door ... [full story]
September 22nd 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Raglan
Made some breakfast and was disappointed to see some clouds and rain. We had planned to go down to the beach. We ended up walking down to Manu bay to watch some of the surfers with a couple of other p ... 19 photos [full story]
Made some breakfast and was disappointed to see some clouds and rain. We had planned to go down to the beach. We ended up walking down to Manu bay to watch some of the surfers with a couple of other p ... 19 photos [full story]
September 21st 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Raglan
Meike and I slept in for a bit this morning before heading down to make some breakfast. Sent an email home to everyone to let them know i’m alive since internet has been scarce and expensive. ... 3 photos [full story]
Meike and I slept in for a bit this morning before heading down to make some breakfast. Sent an email home to everyone to let them know i’m alive since internet has been scarce and expensive. ... 3 photos [full story]
September 20th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Raglan
Up early again and back on the bus. We stopped in Hamilton (where I went to the rugby game) to drop a couple of people off and to get some groceries. On our way to Raglan we stopped at the 55 meter wa ... 8 photos [full story]
Up early again and back on the bus. We stopped in Hamilton (where I went to the rugby game) to drop a couple of people off and to get some groceries. On our way to Raglan we stopped at the 55 meter wa ... 8 photos [full story]
October 5th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Raglan
I spent the evening (1st October) playing cards with Shane (an Aussie), Alix and Kelly (American sisters from Maine). We drank silly amounts of tea and I lost at pretty much every game we played but a ... [full story]
I spent the evening (1st October) playing cards with Shane (an Aussie), Alix and Kelly (American sisters from Maine). We drank silly amounts of tea and I lost at pretty much every game we played but a ... [full story]
October 1st 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Raglan
My first surf was awesome!! The lesson (29th Sept) began in a large hangar and we were told some safety stuff and basic techniques for how to stand up on the board. The one-pop and four step technique ... [full story]
My first surf was awesome!! The lesson (29th Sept) began in a large hangar and we were told some safety stuff and basic techniques for how to stand up on the board. The one-pop and four step technique ... [full story]
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