On the Banks Peninsula

I've A Feeling We're Not In Kansas Anymore

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November 27th 2005
Today we didn’t head out until 9am - what a treat! First stop was The Coffee House for a yummy breakfast. Seeing a drink called “Spirulina - A New Zealand Favourite” on the menu, I had to order it. Turns out it’s green and made from seaweed, which may sound strange but was quite delicious - it was cold, sweet and fruity like a smoothie. Next we went to the nearby Arts Centre Market, a c ... read more

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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