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.
July 5th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei last night we had three visitors. it was lovely seeing mike and amy so happy.
their baby is due in early november so quite a while to go yet.
she is promoted to head nurse now. she loves the work an ... 3 photos[full story]
June 29th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei This bird crashed into our window and was found unconscious. I was able to take a quick photo' before it recovered (with the help of my gentle foot!!) and flew away. We wonder what bird it is. Can any ... 1 photos[full story]
June 27th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei We went to see a production of Romeo and Juliet by Bogwood Productions at the theatre in Forum North last night. It was fast moving and we could not keep our eyes off the stage!! The coffee was good t ... [full story]
June 22nd 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei So there is to be a power crisis this winter ? We are ready !!! Our friend Niek was watching a programme about " how to manage if the power goes off" and one of the ideas he passed on to us was, to u ... 3 photos[full story]
June 22nd 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei Today has been wet windy and really horrible. We met Jennifer and Paul at the Library for morning tea - thanks Paul - nice coffee! Then we set out for a walk in between the showers - as you can see ... [full story]
June 14th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei The chickens took their chance!!! Robyn and Leigh were visiting us so the hens thought they would not be seen in Beb's garden!! ... 4 photos[full story]
June 13th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei A lovely sunny day , so I took some photo" s of the trees around us, also the two painted satellite dishes
in the garden. ... 3 photos[full story]
June 9th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei Another sunny day so we decided to continue the tidying-up of the sheep-race and shearing shed ramp area. Again, Isaac the tractor did a lot of the hard work _ pulling out fence-posts and moving the v ... 6 photos[full story]
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