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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: First week in New Zealand
Date: February 6th 2008
I can't believe I've been here a week already - as everyone warned me, time's flying! The weather here's really hot and sunny, we had a drop of rain on Sunday, but that was it. I went and explored the centre of Auckland on Saturday and decided I really liked it. It's very clean and the people are so friendly, I even managed to make friends with a lost monk! The shops aren't too bad and I managed ... read more
Date: February 6th 2008
I can't believe I've been here a week already - as everyone warned me, time's flying! The weather here's really hot and sunny, we had a drop of rain on Sunday, but that was it. I went and explored the centre of Auckland on Saturday and decided I really liked it. It's very clean and the people are so friendly, I even managed to make friends with a lost monk! The shops aren't too bad and I managed ... read more
