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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: 'Woofing' at Rees Valley Station, Glenorchy
Date: February 20th 2008
Date work began: 21.02.2007 for 7 days Despite checking the woofing hot list, emailing hostels for cleaning/management/reception duties, and looking out for farming or fruitpicking when passing through an area, we have been unlucky. Many places require a minimum of 2 weeks commitment (tiying us to a particular spot) or 2 months in some cases. People have beaten us to it already, or we have a ... read more
Date: February 20th 2008
Date work began: 21.02.2007 for 7 days Despite checking the woofing hot list, emailing hostels for cleaning/management/reception duties, and looking out for farming or fruitpicking when passing through an area, we have been unlucky. Many places require a minimum of 2 weeks commitment (tiying us to a particular spot) or 2 months in some cases. People have beaten us to it already, or we have a ... read more
