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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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October 21st 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef
Day 39 12th October - Franz Josef Glaciers Heli-Hike, Skydive, Lake Matterson & finally onto Greymouth. Today was one hell of an action filled day! We woke up really early and made our way to the ... 3 photos [full story]
Day 39 12th October - Franz Josef Glaciers Heli-Hike, Skydive, Lake Matterson & finally onto Greymouth. Today was one hell of an action filled day! We woke up really early and made our way to the ... 3 photos [full story]
October 4th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef
The road to Franz Josef was pretty cool and we arrived just as the mist and the rain set in. The one difference between here and home is they actually know what the weather is doing so we were advised ... 23 photos [full story]
The road to Franz Josef was pretty cool and we arrived just as the mist and the rain set in. The one difference between here and home is they actually know what the weather is doing so we were advised ... 23 photos [full story]
August 26th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef
So the theme of this blog is rain as that is all it did in the three days we stayed in Franz Josef! Wednesday morning rolled around and Steve and I were both suffering from cabin fever having spent ... 21 photos [full story]
So the theme of this blog is rain as that is all it did in the three days we stayed in Franz Josef! Wednesday morning rolled around and Steve and I were both suffering from cabin fever having spent ... 21 photos [full story]
August 6th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef
The heavy rain, thunder and lightening woke us about 5.30am in Greymouth, it sounded like it was never going to stop! We left Greymouth about 8.45am and drove south to Franz Josef, the Glacier Re ... 14 photos [full story]
The heavy rain, thunder and lightening woke us about 5.30am in Greymouth, it sounded like it was never going to stop! We left Greymouth about 8.45am and drove south to Franz Josef, the Glacier Re ... 14 photos [full story]
August 3rd 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef
Lets see... In Dunedin I didn't get up to much of note. I found a nice cheap hostel for $16, the cheapest I'd found anywhere, and spent 4 nights. Not because there was much going on but because I want ... [full story]
Lets see... In Dunedin I didn't get up to much of note. I found a nice cheap hostel for $16, the cheapest I'd found anywhere, and spent 4 nights. Not because there was much going on but because I want ... [full story]
July 26th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef
07/17: if you think a half-day glacier walk is going to be a breeze, think twice. my whole body was sore after the climb. the whole group is divided intro teams of three. i was in team two, which mean ... 3 photos [full story]
07/17: if you think a half-day glacier walk is going to be a breeze, think twice. my whole body was sore after the climb. the whole group is divided intro teams of three. i was in team two, which mean ... 3 photos [full story]
July 24th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef
It seems an ice age since I last sat down to write, no matter, it takes more than fun filled days and drink filled nights to keep me away from a computer for too long. Allow me to bring you up t date ... 11 photos [full story]
It seems an ice age since I last sat down to write, no matter, it takes more than fun filled days and drink filled nights to keep me away from a computer for too long. Allow me to bring you up t date ... 11 photos [full story]
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NZ - South Island! - Nelson, Westport, Franz Joseph, Wanaka
NZ - South Island! - Nelson, Westport, Franz Joseph, Wanaka
July 11th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef
We left Wellington on Tuesday morning heading to the South Island using the interislander ferries. The views entering the south island were glorious because you travel through the placid waters of Mar ... [full story]
We left Wellington on Tuesday morning heading to the South Island using the interislander ferries. The views entering the south island were glorious because you travel through the placid waters of Mar ... [full story]
July 14th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef
14 Jul - greetings from New Zealand. Only been here a few days but lovin this country...despite the cold, brrrrrrr. Had an AWESOME 3 hours yesterday when I went heli-hiking on the Franz Josef glac ... 25 photos [full story]
14 Jul - greetings from New Zealand. Only been here a few days but lovin this country...despite the cold, brrrrrrr. Had an AWESOME 3 hours yesterday when I went heli-hiking on the Franz Josef glac ... 25 photos [full story]
July 1st 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef
We left the north east coast of New Zealand and travelled across the Lewis Pass to the west coast. Its approximately a six hour journey across and we did it in two stints, three hours each day. The se ... 46 photos [full story]
We left the north east coast of New Zealand and travelled across the Lewis Pass to the west coast. Its approximately a six hour journey across and we did it in two stints, three hours each day. The se ... 46 photos [full story]
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