

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...
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sandra
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whales
whales are great as well! we did a brilliant trip in USA and got really close to 2 whales (Mum + baby) off Cape Cod. Truly amazing sight when they both jumped out of the water together by the boat!
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