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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: Weeks 4 and 5 in New Zealand
Date: March 6th 2008
Two weeks have slipped by since I last did a blog - sorry folks! Lets hope I can remember what's been happening?! The weather here is gradually becoming more autumnal with more rainy days than sunny ones, but I've still been able to go to the beach and do everything I want to. When I arrived in Auckland I compiled a list of around 12 activities that I wanted to do, and I'm happy to say that it's n ... read more
Date: March 6th 2008
Two weeks have slipped by since I last did a blog - sorry folks! Lets hope I can remember what's been happening?! The weather here is gradually becoming more autumnal with more rainy days than sunny ones, but I've still been able to go to the beach and do everything I want to. When I arrived in Auckland I compiled a list of around 12 activities that I wanted to do, and I'm happy to say that it's n ... read more
