The centre of New Zealand

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January 8th 2022
‘The Centre of New Zealand’ was our destination today with Patrick. This central trig point was used for surveying in the 1870’s. Starting at the site of the first-ever rugby game played in New Zealand we took the trail up to viewing platform with a giant white pin (built in 1968) that identifies its unique history and with amazing views of Nelson & Tasman Bay. On the way up we passed nat ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Region

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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