Matt tucking into an ice-cream

Arrived

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April 4th 2007
Arrived in Aukland VERY tired. Emma even fell asleep eating my dinner which is unheard of! Spent the night in a very nice hotel - thanks Aunty Judy. Unfortunately Matt has decided that is how he now wants to travel so no christmas presents for years to come - sorry everyone. Spent the day exploring Aukland before crashing after dinner. Early start the next morning for our 3 day tour of Bay of I ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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