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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: Gee, This Looks Familiar
Date: January 6th 2007
We pulled into Wellington Friday evening after a very long drive and left early the next morning for the ferry to the South Island so we don't have much to say unfortunately. J was horribly sick the entire time, so no pictures were taken, and only PowerAid was consumed. I wish we had more time to explore this lovely capital city! I will say that it really is windy in Wellington - every time I step ... read more
Date: January 6th 2007
We pulled into Wellington Friday evening after a very long drive and left early the next morning for the ferry to the South Island so we don't have much to say unfortunately. J was horribly sick the entire time, so no pictures were taken, and only PowerAid was consumed. I wish we had more time to explore this lovely capital city! I will say that it really is windy in Wellington - every time I step ... read more
