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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: On to the lans of the Kiwis
Date: February 12th 2008
After a delayed flight from Melbourne, Eve and I arrived after 1am at our hostel in Christchurch and promptly collapsed into bed. The following day we slept in and decided to spend what was left of our day wandering around town. Christchurch is a beautiful garden city. It has the feel of an old English town (very much like Oxford). There are antique trams that loop around the city and as the name ... read more
Date: February 12th 2008
After a delayed flight from Melbourne, Eve and I arrived after 1am at our hostel in Christchurch and promptly collapsed into bed. The following day we slept in and decided to spend what was left of our day wandering around town. Christchurch is a beautiful garden city. It has the feel of an old English town (very much like Oxford). There are antique trams that loop around the city and as the name ... read more
