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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: New Zealand . From Mount Cook To Arthurs Pass
Date: March 9th 2008
New Zealand, stage two of our global travels. Saying our farewells to Fiji we flew to Christchurch on 17th February on an easy four hour flight. Landing at Christchurch was a relief . Firstly, the temperature was a pleasant 20 degrees; secondly, customs and immigration was quick, pleasant and efficient ( well obviously we didn’t declare the possum!); and thirdly, our bags arrived the same time a ... read more
Date: March 9th 2008
New Zealand, stage two of our global travels. Saying our farewells to Fiji we flew to Christchurch on 17th February on an easy four hour flight. Landing at Christchurch was a relief . Firstly, the temperature was a pleasant 20 degrees; secondly, customs and immigration was quick, pleasant and efficient ( well obviously we didn’t declare the possum!); and thirdly, our bags arrived the same time a ... read more
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