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 yea... [read more] | Joined: | July 20th 2007 |
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Inspiration
Bert Munro personifies the true spirit of New Zealand and should regarded as such. He retained the passion of the founding settlers and we should be thankful to him as we are to our found fathers.
From Blog: Invercargill