Wellington-a lot more built up than i expected!

WELLINGTON: Home of the gum boots!!

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January 26th 2008
A big hello to everyone back in Blighty!!! :-) Back on the good ole Magic bus to Wellington......this time with a few young(er) people. Met Lucy and Amy from the UK, and we've been with them pretty much ever since! Amys actually from Canterbury!! (What a small world, lol!!) Stopped at a few scenic places along the way for photos and breaks and the chance to soak up the first few rays we've had si ... 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