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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]
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] Blog: Westport: seals and horses!
Date: April 14th 2007
Due to a very late arrival at our camping ground, we didn't manage to get up before sunrise to spot Penguins (as we'd planned to do). Instead we went to a seal colony just outside of Westport. There were about a hundred seals all resting on the rock colony. It seemed custom built as it had different areas for different ages and swimming ablities! After lunch we decided to view the coast line o ... read more
Date: April 14th 2007
Due to a very late arrival at our camping ground, we didn't manage to get up before sunrise to spot Penguins (as we'd planned to do). Instead we went to a seal colony just outside of Westport. There were about a hundred seals all resting on the rock colony. It seemed custom built as it had different areas for different ages and swimming ablities! After lunch we decided to view the coast line o ... read more
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