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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: Certifiably going under...
Date: February 29th 2008
Wednesday 27th A really early start, but I'm kind of awake anyway. Onto the bus, Leftie is the driver (met him on the South Island). Smooth journey to Whangerai, where I am collected by Peter from Bunkdown Lodge. This is their home, combined as a backpackers - feels like a good place to chill out. Spend the morning sorting my bags a bit more, finding more things to throw/post off, before h ... read more
Date: February 29th 2008
Wednesday 27th A really early start, but I'm kind of awake anyway. Onto the bus, Leftie is the driver (met him on the South Island). Smooth journey to Whangerai, where I am collected by Peter from Bunkdown Lodge. This is their home, combined as a backpackers - feels like a good place to chill out. Spend the morning sorting my bags a bit more, finding more things to throw/post off, before h ... read more
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