Busy crowd, more players than spectators?

Windy Wellington

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February 24th 2008
Our journey through New Zealand brought us onto the North Island, arriving by ferry, to Wellington the capital city. We spent most of our time in Wellington learning the history (Maori) and culture of the Kiwis by visiting various museums and galleries including the multi-million dollar museum Te Papa. We even managed to see the Waitangi treaty which shows the treaty and signatures between the Mao ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wellington

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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