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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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By Desert Rose
November 6th 2004

My Work Ball At Sky City Casino Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

Me and Austin Powers BABY!!!!!

As I had no "date" to take to my work ball, I decided to take Amy. And this was so much fun as we got our hair and make up done and drunk Bacardi cocktails whilst getting ready. Kate who works at the Elizabeth Arden counter at Smith & McCaugneys in the city is a legend and responsible for our gorgeous make up. We headed off to a friends Penthouse and he took some photos for us before we made it to the Convention Centre in the Sky City and were met by the likes of Austin Powers and other celebrities. [View Full Entry]

By Bodhi
November 5th 2004

The Boat Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Waitakere Ranges

When I got to New Zealand Neil was looking at getting a boat with his mate Mark. After looking around a few second hand ones the drafted in another buyer, Neils mate John, they bought a new fishing boat!! Went out around Auckland harbour and out to a few islands in the Hauraki Gulf. Took a few day trips out to islands and went sea biscuiting, fishing and wakeboarding. [View Full Entry]

By Derek and Joan
November 4th 2004

Christchurch Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

Cathedral

Hello all We finally made it to NZ and arrived in bright sunshine in Auckland before transferring to Quantas for the flight to Christchurch. Cloudy but warm with some snow on the mountains just to the north Setting off to tour the city tomorrow by tram and then on foot. Getting a shuttle bus to Brighton beach tomorrow for bonfire and fireworks. Staying in the Charlotte Jane hotel in a residential suburb of Christchurch. It's a boutique hotel lots of wooden floors and panelling. It used to be a school and has been turned into a lovely hotel. Looking back to [View Full Entry]

By Derek and Joan
November 4th 2004

Day 2 in Christchurch Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

Cathedral square

Hi all Hope you are enjoying this trip as much as we are. Christchurch is a wonderful place great people and a great community feel to the place. Pace of life just right and very relaxed attitudes - not seen or heard anyone stressed yet! I've put some photos on the earlier entries. Hope they look ok. Took a tram trip around centre of C'church today takes 25 mins right round then you can get on and off as often as you want. Ticket lasts 48hrs. Nice buildings and lovely botanical gardens lots of flowers out right now. Had a meal [View Full Entry]

By Bodhi
November 4th 2004

Toby's Restaurant Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Waitakere Ranges

Before I got to New Zealand the plan was to get a job at the Hardware café but Neil and Paula mentioned Toby Restaurant around the corner that I hadn’t seen last time I was here. Handed my CV to both and the Hardware had enough staff but Tobys had just opened again after being closed down for serving minors!! Went for a trial there and met the staff and a few locals then got called into to talk about shifts with Jeanette (the owner). Supposed to start the week after but she rang me the next day to ask if [View Full Entry]

By Bodhi
November 3rd 2004

Tawharanui Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

Went to tawharanui with my family for a weekend away at the neighbours bach (holiday home). Sat out on the deck having dinner then played tennis but it was too hot. Went to Omaha beach for a surf then set off for Goat Island, a marine reserve where you can go diving, snorkelling or on the glass bottom boat. Looked really choppy from the carpark so as we had all been there before we left. Me Neil and Joe went off for another surf and played rugby on the beach then met the others back at the house for a BBQ. [View Full Entry]

By Bodhi
November 2nd 2004

Titirangi Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Waitakere Ranges

About 10 minutes walk away from the house is Titirangi village. It has the usual supermarket, dairy, chemist library etc. The Hardware café is a popular place throughout the day and night and also Tobys Restaurant where I worked behind the bar. I went to the village during the day to get some lunch or have a drink at the hardware, occasionally at night to have a few beers with Neil and his mate Peej and obviously go to work or have a drink at Tobys. [View Full Entry]

By Bodhi
November 1st 2004

First Day In New Zealand Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Waitakere Ranges

The flight from Fiji was fine and once I finally got through customs was met by Paula and Ella (my auntie and cousin)We drove back to their house and I put all my things in my room. Met Annie, Joe and Neil when they all got back from school (my other two cousins and uncle) and stayed in with some champagne. [View Full Entry]

By Derek and Joan
October 30th 2004

Leaving tomorrow Oceania » New Zealand

Hello all The packing is almost done and there's still plenty of room in the cases. At least we'll be able to fit souvenirs in on the way back. Had a scare this week with a recurrence of a back problem but intensive physio, rest and appropriate exercises has improved it a lot so we're on our way tomorrow. Arrive Kuala Lumpur at 4pm Monday(8am Uk time) so hope to link up to the .net amd post our first report Bye for now See you in about 5 weeks Derek & Joan [View Full Entry]

By chienli
October 27th 2004

The North Island Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

Twenty Bucks

To be honest, I did not know New Zealand was composed of two islands before I went. Yeah I know, I am pretty ignorant. Anyways, so our travel iteniary is pretty much the following. Fly into Auckland, which is the biggest city in the North Island, and then take another flight down to the southern tip of the North Island and take the ferry into the South Island. Rent the car at the South Island and make a loop around. After that, return to the north, rent another car, and start making our way back to Auckland airport again. Because the [View Full Entry]

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