Lisa and I looking for a Kiwi

North Island. New Zealand

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September 14th 2007
Oh my god!!! We have had the week of our lives. Non stop action, boat rides and bus journeys. We have just completed the North Island of New Zealand in about 10 days. Places stopped for those of you checking us out on Google Earth in order were: Paihia - Bay Of Islands, Auckland, Mercury Bay, Rotorua, Waitomo, Taupo, Tongariro National Park (Highlight the Tongarairo Crossing, 1900m up a ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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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