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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 Compass Rose
November 7th 2009

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By the kemps
October 14th 2009

Abel Tasman and Golden Bay - Stairway to Heaven #2 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park » Marahau

This doesn look real

We left Murchison quite early and headed to Motueka to stock up on provisions for the next few days, making sure we raided a deli of at least five different cheeses before we left! We had been told of a really sweet place to stay right on the edge of Abel Tasman NP so after stopping off at a gorgeous bay for some lunch we made our way round the windy roads to the Barn and spent the afternoon getting to know our NEIGHbours over a few beers! The Abel Tasman is the smallest Nat Park in all of NZ but [View Full Entry]

By Round The World Rach
June 22nd 2009

Nelson & The Abel Tasman Coastal Walk Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park » Marahau

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Hello everyone Well I am going to have to miss out two blogs here because I've done something really stupid. I've left all the photos of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and my time down in Christchurch with Cat & Adam on a CD at Cat & Adams house. I had to clear my memory card to use in my new camera (my other one broke when I was doing the crossing) so I saved everything onto a CD and then left it there for safekeeping! Whoops, nevermind I'll just add those two on at the end when I get the CD [View Full Entry]

By Kyrias
May 7th 2009

Hallie and Kathleen's Excellent Adventure (Part I) Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park » Marahau

NZ-roadtrip with kathleen 018

Alas another mid-semester break has passed, and after 10 months of being in NZ I still thoroughly revel in life on the road and all the scenery and random escapades that are thrown my way as a result, both remarkable and otherwise. The roadtrip I just got back from was no exception, perhaps with the adventure level even cranked up a couple notches. Well, that’s probably because my mate Kathleen and I decided to test ourselves and face the unknown by hitchhiking around for the entire two weeks. For the American crowd reading this, don’t freak out, it’s safer than it [View Full Entry]

By Travel Blog
April 26th 2009

Kayaking + Camping in the Abel Tasman Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park » Marahau

Sunrise over Bark Bay

From Kaikoura we drove to Nelson, we arrived late and left early as it was a practical way to break the long drive to the Abel Tasman National Park. The next day we had the most uneventful day of the trip so far: we drove along the coast to Marahau - a tiny town at the start of the National Park. As we arrived we saw lots of kayakers setting off up the coast and we were glad it wasn't us as it was raining pretty heavily! We then booked our 3 day kayaking trip with a company specialising in Freedom [View Full Entry]

By Bencat
March 22nd 2009

You can't take a Seal Clubbing Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park » Marahau

Seal that climbed aboard

Our last stop on the North Island was Wellington, New Zealand's Capital City. To be honest Wellington is on the tour just a stopover before we catch the ferry to the South Island, so it was really a quick tour of the area. What l can tell you is that it had the feeling of Cape Town with its harbours and fantastic homes perched on the hills that surround the Capital. We even got time to drive up to the highest point to look at the 360 degree views. Wellington - New Zealand's 3rd Capital City The earliest name for Wellington, [View Full Entry]

By Charmita and Olarse
March 6th 2009

52b. Tiki Tour - Part Two Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park » Marahau

Marlborough grapes

In March, we headed off on a 2-week holiday of NZ’s South Island. We used a 'hop on hop off' bus service called Stray Backpacker Bus NZ to get around, and our big highlights were swimming with dolphins, catching our own fish for dinner and climbing a glacier. Stop 2: Blenheim Wineland. Hic. (N) We left Kaikoura the following morning, stopping at Ohau Stream to take a short walk to a small waterfall, and from the roadside we saw seal pups at colony on the rocks below. The premier wine-producing region of N [View Full Entry]

By Skinner
February 28th 2009

They say it's your birthday Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park » Marahau

Organic Grocery

February 28th Saturday. Here ‘em singing Happy Birthday Better think about the wish I made This year gone by ain’t been a piece of cake. Every days a revolution Pull it together and it comes undone Just another candle and a trip around the sun. sung by Jimmy Buffett How true… I was going to do the Beatles “they say it’s your birthday” but this seemed more appropriate. Up at around 7:30 - Obligatory coffee and check in at the park office. The plan is a day in the park sea kayaking and walking. It has started to rain and the [View Full Entry]

By BindyandTony
February 23rd 2009

Nelson and Abel Tasman, Marahau Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park » Marahau

Nelson site

Saturday 21st February - Went to the street market in Nelson - full of stalls with local crafts, art and produce - very classy. Met an antique dealer who warned us about the sand flies suggested we try a mixture of Dettol and baby oil!! We’ll see how successful that is. Back to the site for lunch and a stroll by the river before getting changed to go and eat at The Boat Shed in Nelson - highly recommended by Llara and co. Wonderful place reminiscent of Shell Bay Restaurant in Studland. What a meal - took us three hours with [View Full Entry]

By argallnaut
February 11th 2009

Kayaking Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman National Park » Marahau

I stayed one night on the beaches of Kaiteriteri, but had to get there on windy, precarious gravel roads. Well worth it, though. The next day I went to Marahau to begin our trip through the Abel Tasman park. Instead of walking, I booked a kayaking trip that started with a aquataxi to a beach called Onetenoui, then kayaked through the marine reserve to an island with fur seals and their pups on it, and finally to Anchorage Bay for an overnight stay on a beach with beautiful turquoise waters. Along the way, the tour group stopped for lunch at another [View Full Entry]

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