Pompallier Mission House, Russell

The old coast road to Russell

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March 17th 2007
We're going to try and post some information and photos about any trips around New Zealand we do. We live in an amazingly beautiful country, and want to share it with all who are interested. Here is the first NZ entry - a brief description of our trip the other weekend up to Russell. We decided to spend the last Sunday before the football (soccer) season on a day out. You know, go for a bit ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland

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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... ... read more