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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: Skydiving!
Date: May 19th 2007
Today I skydived from 1500ft. Taupo is the cheapest place to skydive in the world, and today was glorious clear sky and sunshine. I had intended to do the 1200ft jump with no photos, dvd etc which is only $219 dollars, but when I got there I ended up signing up for the 1500ft jump with full package (dvd, photos, t-shirt) at $465 - oops! (The extra price is for the camera man to skydive with ... read more
Date: May 19th 2007
Today I skydived from 1500ft. Taupo is the cheapest place to skydive in the world, and today was glorious clear sky and sunshine. I had intended to do the 1200ft jump with no photos, dvd etc which is only $219 dollars, but when I got there I ended up signing up for the 1500ft jump with full package (dvd, photos, t-shirt) at $465 - oops! (The extra price is for the camera man to skydive with ... read more
