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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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November 5th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura
Got all packed up and relaxed around the hostel until it was time for Carolin to drive me to the train station. Checked my bag and found my seat. The train isn’t very big and has an open air ... [full story]
Got all packed up and relaxed around the hostel until it was time for Carolin to drive me to the train station. Checked my bag and found my seat. The train isn’t very big and has an open air ... [full story]
November 11th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura
After 10 weeks we have finally come to the end of the New Zealand leg of our trip. We've had a total blast exploring the country and have experienced things we will never forget. Highlights have i ... 15 photos [full story]
After 10 weeks we have finally come to the end of the New Zealand leg of our trip. We've had a total blast exploring the country and have experienced things we will never forget. Highlights have i ... 15 photos [full story]
November 8th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura
Swimming with dolphins is something I have wanted to do ever since I can remember and today we did it. What an experience... Our day started at 4.45am as we had to be at the Dolphin Encounter ... 23 photos [full story]
Swimming with dolphins is something I have wanted to do ever since I can remember and today we did it. What an experience... Our day started at 4.45am as we had to be at the Dolphin Encounter ... 23 photos [full story]
November 8th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura
To tell the story of my first night (and some of the second day) in the Mt Aspiring Range I'm now going to turn to a journal that I felt the urge to write the night after my arrival. Here is word for ... [full story]
To tell the story of my first night (and some of the second day) in the Mt Aspiring Range I'm now going to turn to a journal that I felt the urge to write the night after my arrival. Here is word for ... [full story]
September 21st 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura
We were out early again and the weather was terrible. The first 20km was along the coast before we cut inland, and it took us around an hour and half to complete the 20km due to the wind and rain ... 2 photos [full story]
We were out early again and the weather was terrible. The first 20km was along the coast before we cut inland, and it took us around an hour and half to complete the 20km due to the wind and rain ... 2 photos [full story]
89 days ago: Ferdi and Talita published a blog
Day 208-210: Wellington to Picton to Kaikoura, New Zealand
Day 208-210: Wellington to Picton to Kaikoura, New Zealand
August 24th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura
We slept late (again!) and after a shower Clive and Lize prepared a huge farewell breakfast. They were very kind and friendly and helpful during our stay, and it was great to see a different take on ... 21 photos [full story]
We slept late (again!) and after a shower Clive and Lize prepared a huge farewell breakfast. They were very kind and friendly and helpful during our stay, and it was great to see a different take on ... 21 photos [full story]
July 29th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura
We started the day with a long walk to find a fur seal colony that live around the Kaikoura Peninsula. Unlucky timing meant that we arrived at the same time as a tour group. This group contained ... 14 photos [full story]
We started the day with a long walk to find a fur seal colony that live around the Kaikoura Peninsula. Unlucky timing meant that we arrived at the same time as a tour group. This group contained ... 14 photos [full story]
July 31st 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura
We are very lucky with the weather only one day of rain as you can see from the photos. Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here. xxx ... 18 photos [full story]
We are very lucky with the weather only one day of rain as you can see from the photos. Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here. xxx ... 18 photos [full story]
July 11th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura
Kaikoura Seals ... 51 photos [full story]
Kaikoura Seals ... 51 photos [full story]
April 29th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura
To get back to Christchurch we decided to take Lewis Pass as we hadn't driven the whole of this road before. We planned to stay in Hanmer for a few nights before we were due to fly to Australia for a ... 2 photos [full story]
To get back to Christchurch we decided to take Lewis Pass as we hadn't driven the whole of this road before. We planned to stay in Hanmer for a few nights before we were due to fly to Australia for a ... 2 photos [full story]
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