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.
May 3rd 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wanganui On Friday, we headed off on SH45 - the which runs all the way around the western edge of Taranaki, is a highway, on the coast, and has surf. We again hoped that we could see the top of Mount Taranak ... 8 photos[full story]
April 11th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wanganui » Wanganui Ya hace un poco mas de un mes que estamos de vuelta en nuestra querida Argentina "readaptandonos". El regreso fue complicado pero deseado. Nos esperaban en casa de mis padres TOOOOODA la familia ... 13 photos[full story]
April 4th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wanganui » Wanganui Arrived at the ferry check in, we found the ferry had been cancelled and we'd have to wait 5 hours for the next one. But luckily we could transfer to the other ferry company and hitch a ride sooner. A ... [full story]
January 31st 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wanganui We're on the road again, this time stopping over at Wanganui. We've opted for a stay at Wanganui River Top 10 campsite, which is right on the banks of the river, about 6 km from town. We arrived yes ... 17 photos[full story]
January 4th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wanganui » Wanganui Day 68 (cont.): Wanganui
After a couple of hours driving along the Forgotten World Highway, stopping at the towns and cities to pick up and drop off those who lived in the towns that time forgot in ... 8 photos[full story]
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