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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 Helen and Denise
August 2nd 2008

Storm runners

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Day 11 We have spent the last couple of days trying to survive major storms! We have called ourselves The Storm Runners rather than storm chasers! In Christchurch after we wrote our last blog the weather got really bad and we heard that the road we had just come down (the major state highway 1) had been closed due to land slips, so we were lucky that we got through when we did. It rained all night AGAIN, and we were woken in the night with a 'glug glug' sound, we leapt up because we thought we were floating but it [View Full Entry]

By et
May 3rd 2008

Tramp footwear

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Whanganui river
From Wanganui backpackers

On Friday, we headed off on SH45 - the Surf Coast Highway 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 Taranaki, but again there was cloud. We stopped for brunch in pub on way and made it into Wanganui by late afternoon. The rain that evening was terrific and after a 30 second (aborted) attempt to go for an evening stroll, we were glad to stay indoors. We watched the NZ film "River Queen" which is set during [View Full Entry]

Whanganui river from National Park lookout

By Higblog
April 4th 2008

heading north

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testing the life jackets
no-one else would join in, so we did. They wanted to check all the emergency gear.

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. And it turned out to be interesting, with an alarm drill, the sighting of dolphins catching the sun as they leapt, and a glorious blue sky. Made the Wellington hostel before it closed and travelled up to Wanganui today. We had a ride on an old steam paddle ship for a couple of hours - so restful - then walked the tunnel [View Full Entry]

By Lichie
January 31st 2008

Wanganui

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Billy

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 yesterday afternoon, and ventured into the city centre late afternoon for a bite to eat. Steve's made friends with Billy, a goat that lives here, by virtue of a running tether, on the campsite by the river. After a showdown of horns, Steve won Billy over with the skill of a horseman, and Billy will now gladly let Steve scratch the back of [View Full Entry]

By Mariemma
January 25th 2008

Comienza el viaje al sur

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Whanganui
Este es el rio Whanganui que corre de Norte a Sur y termina en la ciudad Wanganui, donde sale al mar Tasman. El rio lleva una H en su nombre y la ciudad no....

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 y amigos con una pata asada, fernet y melón!!!!!!!! Menos más que los vuelos sólo se retrasaron algunas horas (y no un dia) y no nos perdimos ni los invitados ni la rica comida. Pero volviendo a nuestro ESPECTACULAR viaje por Nueva Zelanda.... En esta entrada comienza nuestro viaje al sur, a la ISLA DEL SUR. Alquilamos un auto y Russ y Steph nos prestaron carpa, colchon [View Full Entry]

By Sheeptours
January 4th 2008

Working in Wanganui?

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The Whanganui River

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 the backwoods of Taranaki, the Intercity minibus pulling it's trailer of luggage, finally stopped in Wanganui. From the bus stop, it was a half hour walk through the pleasant town centre to get to my hostel, a large converted house overlooking the river. With enough provisions to whip up some delicious and tasty instant-noodle sandwiches (don't knock it 'til you've tried it), I didn't [View Full Entry]

An antiquated method of crossing the river

By Ever Onward
November 9th 2007

Wanganui

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Waitaere Beach
I woke up to this view - isn't life unfair!

As I went to sleep, I could see storm clouds brewing over the mountains and yet, I slept soundly all night. Not a peep from me or the clouds. I awoke to a clear blue sky and, having eaten breakfast, opted for a brisk walk along the beach. Waitarere seemed to comprise maybe a dozen houses, and it appeared that all the occupants were on the beach that morning. I counted 5 of them! And so it was that I headed south along the beach in the fresh morning sunshine. The beach stretched for miles in each direction, in a dead [View Full Entry]

By tartantraveller
October 27th 2007

Wanganui - a home from home

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Katie Broon Frae Scotlan
The Marvellous Katie Brown, stoking the glory hole.

Wangauni has been an amazing place to see and experiance. Even getting the last possible chance to take the day skiing on whakapapa (phonetically colourful, wh's are pronounced f's!) was fantastic. Unfortunatly I learned that my back is possibly similar to that of 900 year old Yoda, the difference being that I seem to lack the force needed for some smooth runs. An old injury returning with enough kick to remind me that indeed, my powers are weak, old man. This has resulted in me having to be very dsciplined to spend an hour each morning doing the excersizes that I [View Full Entry]

By tartantraveller
October 23rd 2007

Coincidence is Fate in disguise

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Meet the Maoris
Craig, Ella and Amanda

I used to share a studio with Craig Winton in Edinburgh for a few years. He moved back out to His home in Wanganui a year ago with Amanda and their two Girls, Ella and Ruby. Upon making contact from Auckland I was kinda ordered down to see them both. So, booked the bus and made my way... 8 hours in and there was the familar face of my old friend waiting to pick me up. Craig and Amanda have a wonderful location in an equally wonderful place, and I was welcomed into a very artisitic community with open arms pretty [View Full Entry]

By tartantraveller
October 23rd 2007

Chronicle Glass Studio

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Welcome to The Chronicle Workshop
Colour accented shot of the veiwing platform from beside the furnaces.

This is one of the most wonderful studio workshops I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Web link: Chronical Glass Katie Brown, Lyndsay Patterson and Karren Ellet are three highly talented and internationally acclaimed glass artists that run the Chronicle glass studios. Craig and Amanda took me by the studios to meet their friend Katie and have a nosey at the workshop. I was in awe immediatly. At the top there is a veiwing platform that the public can walk in and watch them art work from. At the top there is a gallery wjhere you can buy wor [View Full Entry]

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