Devonport seen from the ferry

New Zealand, North Island

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March 12th 2008
First days in Auckland were windy and rainy, yet warmer then Tasmania so pretty ok still. Went to Chinese lantern festival and Auckland Museum to see some Maori culture and other stuff. According to guide book 15% of the population of NZ are maori which is easily seen out on the town. Went a day to Devonport which is a 12 minute ferry ride across the bay from Auckland is a peaceful place with so ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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