Travel Blog | About TravelBlog | World Facts | Travel Wallpaper | Travel Forum | Travel Insurance | Services | Cameras

Whangarei Travel Blogs

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.




Links: Whangarei Travel Blogs (327) | Whangarei Travel Photos | Map of Whangarei | New Zealand Travel Forum | Hotels in Whangarei | Hostels in Whangarei | Cheap flights to Whangarei | New Zealand Facts | Map of New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand Location



Hostels in New-Zealand
Latest Whangarei Blog Entries
Whangarei Photos











« back 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 ... 320 next »
A man looking remarkably like Feral Mike has been spotted lurking (see exclusive pictures) in cafes in Ponsonby, Auckland, leading to a claim that his solo bike ride of Northland never happened. Did Feral Mike Ever Set Out? An unreliable source says Feral Mike didn't leave the city, but has been lying low until the past few days and making up his blogs by stealing information and pictures from the internet. The source claims Feral Mike's confidence is growing because he believes he's got away with the scam. As a result, he's become brave enough recently to appear in public wea [View Full Entry]

Feral Mike - Feral Mike & the Beast of Burden | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
486 Words | 4 Comment(s) | 11 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s)
Published: November 10th 2009 | 78 Views | [diary=451557]

Mystery Man
EXCLUSIVE!!!!!!!
Mystery Man

By wordy
November 1st 2009
1 Nov 09 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei
Today we all met at the Port to see the Taupo, a visiting navy vessel. The ship was immaculate and the staff were very well presented too!! Shame we only heard the end of the Band!! [View Full Entry]

wordy - Wordy | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
36 Words | 3 Comment(s) | 8 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s)
Published: November 1st 2009 | 32 Views | [diary=449786]

On the deck
Ship Ahoy
The command centre

This cemetery goes back to the earliest days of European settlement in Whangarei.From 1882 until 1946 some 1000 burials were carried out at the Kioreroa cemetery. However, it had become neglected over the last fifty years and many graves and stones had been damaged or removed. Some of the land was even sold off for industrial development. Since 2007 a lot of effort has been put into restoring the area and walls have been erected now with plaques bearing the names of all persons known to have been buried there. The unveiling is the latest chapter in this story but much [View Full Entry]

McHearns - George and Beb Hearn | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
128 Words | 4 Comment(s) | 11 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s)
Published: October 26th 2009 | 30 Views | [diary=448267]

The people approach
The welcoming party
The rain does not spoil the ceremony

By wordy
October 23rd 2009
Lawn Mower Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei
We have come home from holiday and purchased a new lawn mower!! It is great - the mulcher is much deeper so we can manage the longer grass more easily! [View Full Entry]

wordy - Wordy | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
30 Words | 2 Comment(s) | 1 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s)
Published: October 23rd 2009 | 21 Views | [diary=447579]


It has been a while since we had our last update, its not that we have been really busy, it’s just that we haven’t done anything really crazy. It’s taken this long to accumulate enough info to make it worth a blog. Spring has definitely sprung, the sun shines between clouds and the rain has just been hosing down. When we get a chance on the odd nice day we try to get out for runs and on weekends we still manage to get the odd hike in. The rainy days in between are filled with movies, reading and Robert Harris [View Full Entry]

sarah n matt - Sarah Wagner and Matt Caven | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
951 Words | 1 Comment(s) | 12 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s)
Published: October 21st 2009 | 29 Views | [diary=446867]

Robin the Good
Slidin down
You know you're a redneck when...

On Saturday 17th. October we went to see the "Ag. Day" event at Glenbervie School. This is the school that Michael and Catherines two children (Jason and Anita) attend. Anita took her black lamb for the parade and judging. [View Full Entry]

McHearns - George and Beb Hearn | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
39 Words | 3 Comment(s) | 5 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s)
Published: October 17th 2009 | 29 Views | [diary=445881]

Making friends!
A long wait for the interview!
The judge takes his time - wants to know what Anita did to train Maxine!

Our neighbours tammy and niel had a halloween bash party for tammy s birthdayit today. 30 years young!! We were invited but we did not dress up though. Anyway i took some photos. It was more for the young people. [View Full Entry]

McHearns - George and Beb Hearn | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
39 Words | 3 Comment(s) | 9 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s)
Published: October 17th 2009 | 31 Views | [diary=445680]

pregnant skeleton
helen clark
tammy and friend

Today we all met at Beach Road, Onerahi and went for a long walk along the sea front. Then back for morning tea at the lookout - beautiful weather and great company!! [View Full Entry]

wordy - Wordy | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
32 Words | 3 Comment(s) | 3 Photo(s) | 1 Video(s)
Published: October 11th 2009 | 26 Views | [diary=443909]

Leigh waiting
Here we go!!

By McHearns
October 11th 2009
boats Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei
We had visitors this afternoon (Sunday 11th. October). It was lovely to see them. Jason and Anita took their Oma for a boat ride! Michael and Catherine (and Grandad!) stayed on terra firma. [View Full Entry]

McHearns - George and Beb Hearn | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
33 Words | 3 Comment(s) | 4 Photo(s) | 1 Video(s)
Published: October 15th 2009 | 30 Views | [diary=443946]

Just look !
Hold tight Oma!!
Here we go !!

By wordy
September 26th 2009
Goodbye Joe Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei
Today was our last morning tea at Mitre 10 with Joe who is heading back Dunedin tomorrow morning at 715. We enjoyed Joe's company for the last 7 weeks and will miss him!! Also picture of our curry meal with delicious pudding at Tavinor Road - thank you Mum and Dad xxx [View Full Entry]

wordy - Wordy | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
50 Words | 2 Comment(s) | 5 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s)
Published: September 26th 2009 | 31 Views | [diary=439815]

and with Leigh
Farewell curry meal at Mum and Dads
what a shot Joe


« back 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 ... 320 next »