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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: New Zealand At Last!
Date: February 24th 2005
So, on to Auckland. We flew in about lunchtime - the flight was only 3 hours and no jet lag to deal with so we liked it (despite being made to watch the Hilary Duff movie, Raise Your Voice. Just don't, it's not worth it). We're staying with my friends Dave and Claire from Warwick at the moment which has been great. They have a flat right in the middle of the city, underneath the Sky Tower, s ... read more
Date: February 24th 2005
So, on to Auckland. We flew in about lunchtime - the flight was only 3 hours and no jet lag to deal with so we liked it (despite being made to watch the Hilary Duff movie, Raise Your Voice. Just don't, it's not worth it). We're staying with my friends Dave and Claire from Warwick at the moment which has been great. They have a flat right in the middle of the city, underneath the Sky Tower, s ... read more
