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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 - Land of the Long White Cloud
Date: May 17th 2008
New Zealand - South Island Thursday 1st May I fly from Hong Kong to Christchurch New Zealand via Singapore and Sidney. It is my final day in Asia and having travelled through India, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, China and Hong Kong I reflect the many highlights of this incredible trip offering me many amazing experiences over four months…and I must say that I am feeling a li ... read more
Date: May 17th 2008
New Zealand - South Island Thursday 1st May I fly from Hong Kong to Christchurch New Zealand via Singapore and Sidney. It is my final day in Asia and having travelled through India, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, China and Hong Kong I reflect the many highlights of this incredible trip offering me many amazing experiences over four months…and I must say that I am feeling a li ... read more
