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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: Auckland to Mercury Bay
Date: March 14th 2008
After Paihia we travelled to Auckland again where we stopped over for another quick night. At our last hostel we'd met three lovely English girls from the Wirrel who are travelling together: Rachel, Meike and Alex. We decided to all get in a dorm room together (and have done so ever since as we are all doing the same route). We are all getting on really well together and it's great travelling ... read more
Date: March 14th 2008
After Paihia we travelled to Auckland again where we stopped over for another quick night. At our last hostel we'd met three lovely English girls from the Wirrel who are travelling together: Rachel, Meike and Alex. We decided to all get in a dorm room together (and have done so ever since as we are all doing the same route). We are all getting on really well together and it's great travelling ... read more
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