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Heading up the East Coast (Sues entry for the 1st April 2008)

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April 1st 2008
This morning we went out with Uncle George and Aunty Beb. Firstly, we went into Whangarei to the Town Basin. We met Robyn at the library for morning tea (see Robyn's entry). We then spent a lovely time at the Quarry Garden's. Mid afternoon we headed North to Paihia, we drove in to Whananaki on the way to visit the longest footbridge in the southern hemisphere. I hope you enjoy reading the entrie ... read more

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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