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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
Date: December 24th 2007
Finally we had made it to this infamous country, infamous because this was my second visit (Andy) and I had previously declared it to be my favorite country! Praise indeed, and I was really hoping it could live up to it in Briggi’s eyes. Perhaps the most important aspect of New Zealand is that the people are so friendly, and we were reminded of that as we went through customs and the customs man ... read more
Date: December 24th 2007
Finally we had made it to this infamous country, infamous because this was my second visit (Andy) and I had previously declared it to be my favorite country! Praise indeed, and I was really hoping it could live up to it in Briggi’s eyes. Perhaps the most important aspect of New Zealand is that the people are so friendly, and we were reminded of that as we went through customs and the customs man ... read more
