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Stewart Island

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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August 8th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Stewart Island » Rakiura National Park
With a slightly sore head after a few too many "bulmers" last night I made my way down to the warf (pier) this morning to head out searching for oysters with Jack and his crew for the day. It was ... [full story]

84 days ago: Ivo is niet thuis published a blog
Nieuwe foto's
August 16th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Stewart Island » Rakiura National Park
Voor degenen die graag nog wat foto's willen zien heb ik fotos toegevoegd in het zelfde google album: http://picasaweb.google.nl/Ivo.is.niet.thuis/IvoIsNietThuisMaarInNieuwZeeland?feat=directlink I ... [full story]

Queenstown to Stewart Island - Exposure to the "island folk"
July 28th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Stewart Island
So after spending a nice relaxing day in Queenstown it was time to head south. I almost missed the bus, not like me to be late! Got chatting to the bus driver Max, which helped the trip pass. At one p ... 9 photos [full story]

My very own island
103 days ago: stewartgetslost published a blog
My very own island
July 12th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Stewart Island
Do you remember back in Uruguay, when I went to Fray Bentos purely because of its name? Well I'm at it again. You see, just off the bottom on the South Island exists New Zealand's biggest "other" is ... 12 photos [full story]

158 days ago: cleanpairofeyes published a blog
More Tranquil Times
June 3rd 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Stewart Island
Originally I was to spend two maybe three days on Stewart Island then return back to the mainland. How much time would one person need to see such a small island considering that no multi day hikes we ... [full story]

Excellent Adventure (Part III)
165 days ago: Kyrias published a blog
Excellent Adventure (Part III)
May 27th 2009  Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Stewart Island » Rakiura National Park
Day 10: Since Queenstown is the adrenaline rush capital of New Zealand, and probably the world, we figured we’d do something exciting. Last I was here was when I first went bungee jumping, b ... 29 photos [full story]


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The hustler
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