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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 - South Island
Date: June 1st 2008
The South Island normally gets rave reviews and during our 3 & half weeks traveling round in our van we would only add to the positives people say when you mention this place - stunning in every way shape or form, spectacular like you cant imagine and sometimes bloody freezing!!! Since there is too much to write, im going to summarise most of this bit! Kaikora - Its where the seal pictures ... read more
Date: June 1st 2008
The South Island normally gets rave reviews and during our 3 & half weeks traveling round in our van we would only add to the positives people say when you mention this place - stunning in every way shape or form, spectacular like you cant imagine and sometimes bloody freezing!!! Since there is too much to write, im going to summarise most of this bit! Kaikora - Its where the seal pictures ... read more
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