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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: South Island: I think I need another month.
Date: April 25th 2007
Date: April 25th 2007
Abel Tasman, Looking for Greenstone, and a Big Ice Cube.
Ferry from Wellington to Picton The ferry was much bigger then I expected with hundreds of people standing in line when we arrived. I had heard that on one of the decks, they had recliner chairs, which was the place to be if you were planning on sleeping for the 3 hour ride. Lucy, Gardenia, Anthony and I hurried on boa ... read more
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