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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 Larry and Rhea
October 25th 2009

Day 5-11 - Northland, Bay of Islands, Far North - New Zealand Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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Day 5 - 11: Northland, Bay of Islands & Far North Region - New Zealand 10-19-09 - Monday morning found us finally departing Auckland for the region referred to as the Northland. Vehicle traffic became much less the further north we moved away for Auckland - thank goodness as learning to drive on the left side in busy Auckland was stressful and everyone was in a hurry while we were not. North out of Auckland is Highway 1 and smaller roads off Hwy. 1 would carry us to some very remote areas along the NZ east coast. One of our first [View Full Entry]

By Cassidy
October 24th 2009

Thames Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Coromandel » Thames

So I was very skeptical of Thames at first, I'm not gonna lie (actually "skeptical" is a little soft, I HATED Thames at first haha). However, things have picked up quite a bit! I got here a few days ago, and am committed to two weeks of work here. The work is really not bad- it's cleaning and making beds and such, which I'm actually quite good at if I do say so myself. I know it's a dumb thing to be good at, but it's nice to do something well, even if it is just making beds and washing dishes [View Full Entry]

By Anbomani
October 24th 2009

New Zealand Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

Aftaná langa bíðitið, so kemur enn ein bloggur endilga upp: Um Amerika var landið við teimum stóru máltiðunum, og ikki minst, stóru sodavatnunum, og Tahiti kanska landið við tí "stóru" sólini og strondini, so hevur New Zealand í øllum føri verið landið við teimum stóru upplivingunum! Vit komu fyrst til Auckland aftaná at hava sovið á flogvøllinum í Papeete, og síðan eftir ein langan flogtúr. Tá vit endiliga komu fram, var tað fyrsta vit løgdu merki til, at tað var øgiliga kalt! Kanska ikki so løgið, tí bæði í Amerika og Tahiti høvdu gradirnar ligið um tær 30, og so tá [View Full Entry]

By on_the_road
October 23rd 2009

The North Island: Green Green and Greener Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

Flowers

De retour de la "Bay of Island", Nous avons decide de louer une petite voiture histoire de garder nos sacs au sec si la pluie reviens au rendez-vous.C'est donc au volant d'une petite Nissan Sunny que nous avons repris la route au depart d'Auckland a la decouverte de l'ile du nord. L'autre avantage de la voiture c'est que nous pouvons sortir des sentiers battus et decouvrir des endroits absolument magnifique perdu au milieu de la nature sauvage et ou l'autostop aurait ete mission impossible....et c'est donc ce que l'on fait un maximum. On commence par faire un visite au centre touristique [View Full Entry]

One of the thermal lake in the city of Rotorua

By CN Travels
October 23rd 2009

Tauranga - Mount Maunganui Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Plenty » Mount Maunganui

Us on Top of Mount Maunganui
We made it!

Mount Maunganui We drove down from Whitianga to Mount Maunganui pretty much on a whim. Turns out this is a major vacation spot for Aucklanders and this was the first long weekend of summer known as Labour Day. We had to get another backpackers membership which ended up paying for itself quickly but still, that's three now. Along the way we checked out Waihi, a giant open pit gold mine in the town itself, you can just go walk along the top. We checked out a lookout that afforded a view of the whole Bay of Plenty and went and checked [View Full Entry]

By Feral Mike
October 23rd 2009

[h2] CYCLE TOUR - PAHI, PARADISE OR WHAT? Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Matakohe

After the Fishing Trip
On the right is my old mate Paul Campbell. On the left is Andrew, skipper of the "Gravy Boat" for the day.

My mate Paul reckons he lives in the best place in the country. It's called Pahi, and it lies on an arm of New Zealand's biggest harbour, the Kaipara. Paul lives in a two bedroom bach, with a stunning view over the water, the wharf and a rundown camping ground of the kind they don't make any more - no written rules stuck on the walls, and you get to park your tent where you want instead of inside a rectangle marked out on grass with weed killer. LIVING THE GOOD LIFE Pahi suits Paul, and Paul suits Pahi. He'd probably [View Full Entry]

By Feral Mike
October 23rd 2009

[h2] CYCLE TOUR - A SORT OF HOMECOMING Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland » Kohukohu

St Agnes Anglican Church

Arriving in the Hokianga feels like coming home - even though I haven't lived here for 40 years and I wasn't born here. But I did have some of my schooling here and there have been family ties with the region since I was ten. So as I pedaled my way to the top of the last, steep hill before Omapere, it wasn't just the exertion that had me gasping for air. There was also a gasp of recognition, of acknowledgment, that even after all these years the Hokianga still feels like home. The late afternoon sun was bouncing off the [View Full Entry]

Morning Sunlight Reflects off the Panelling

By wordy
October 23rd 2009

Lawn Mower Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei

The new lawn mower

We have come home from holiday and purchased a new lawn mower!! It is great - the mulcher is much deeper so we can manage the longer grass more easily! [View Full Entry]

By Ferdi and Talita
October 23rd 2009

Day 268-271: Westport to Karamea, New Zealand Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

West coast kisses

Tuesday, October 20th We slept a little late and woke refreshed and ready for our big day. After breakfast we left Westport, heading for Karamea, 100km to the north. We were very excited, looking forward to learning some new skills and hopefully finding a different way of life. It took us two hours to get up there. Welcome to Karamea, population 650 (+2). When we arrived we found that Bruce was in Westport for the day so we sat reading our building manuals and drinking tea in the sun. We met Paul, the owner of the land and the guy we [View Full Entry]

By DMBTraveler
October 22nd 2009

Down Under... New Zealand Day One Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Devonport

Sunday afternoon, my journey “Down Under” begins in Miami on a full American Airlines flight to Los Angeles. Today the weather in South Florida is a big news items as temperatures are in the 50's and this maybe an omen for what lies ahead in my journey. My flight is late leaving Miami. En route to Los Angeles we have a medical emergency and make an unscheduled stop in Phoenix, Arizona. Under overcast skies we touchdown in LA about 8 hours after leaving Miami. I stroll around LAX and have dinner at The International Terminal (5) as I have about a [View Full Entry]

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