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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 12th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Region » Nelson
The surf that afternoon (8th November) was the best I've had yet, the sun was shining and Dave (the surf-guru) hired me a winter wetsuit so it was nice and warm! Dave had offered to take me out to ... [full story]
The surf that afternoon (8th November) was the best I've had yet, the sun was shining and Dave (the surf-guru) hired me a winter wetsuit so it was nice and warm! Dave had offered to take me out to ... [full story]
October 13th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Region » Nelson
I woke up at 6 am (10th Oct) and made the 40 minute walk to the ferry in the freezing cold! After a bit of waiting around we boarded and the ferry left about 30 minutes late at 8:50. The ferry ride wa ... [full story]
I woke up at 6 am (10th Oct) and made the 40 minute walk to the ferry in the freezing cold! After a bit of waiting around we boarded and the ferry left about 30 minutes late at 8:50. The ferry ride wa ... [full story]
September 2nd 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Region » Nelson
So this is a few words to test the blog before we get into it in earnest. It is now about 5 weeks before we head out from NZ and there is still plenty to do before we can leave. Jobs to finish up, n ... [full story]
So this is a few words to test the blog before we get into it in earnest. It is now about 5 weeks before we head out from NZ and there is still plenty to do before we can leave. Jobs to finish up, n ... [full story]
August 31st 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Region » Nelson
I am in New Zealand getting ready to come home. I am getting used to the colder weather - it was real shock to the system. We have been out walking most days. Some beautiful countryside near here. ... [full story]
I am in New Zealand getting ready to come home. I am getting used to the colder weather - it was real shock to the system. We have been out walking most days. Some beautiful countryside near here. ... [full story]
August 28th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Region » Nelson
I arrived in Nelson yesterday after overnighting in Auckland. I didn't realise I could be so cold!! My friend Marion and her husband were at the airport to meet me. Marion had to work in the aftern ... [full story]
I arrived in Nelson yesterday after overnighting in Auckland. I didn't realise I could be so cold!! My friend Marion and her husband were at the airport to meet me. Marion had to work in the aftern ... [full story]
July 11th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Region » Nelson
So here we are. Well there we were anyway, as we've moved on now. After leaving Christchurch we drove up the coast road. We stopped at Kaikoura but were too late for the whale watching tours, but t ... 4 photos [full story]
So here we are. Well there we were anyway, as we've moved on now. After leaving Christchurch we drove up the coast road. We stopped at Kaikoura but were too late for the whale watching tours, but t ... 4 photos [full story]
April 25th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Region » Nelson
Despite spending a week in Nelson Jack, Heleana and I didn't really do a hell of a lot, which is a shame as it was great to be somewhere bigger then Picton! We stayed in accents on the park, a hostel ... 12 photos [full story]
Despite spending a week in Nelson Jack, Heleana and I didn't really do a hell of a lot, which is a shame as it was great to be somewhere bigger then Picton! We stayed in accents on the park, a hostel ... 12 photos [full story]
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