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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: Queenstown!!
Date: June 19th 2008
Have arrived in Queenstown after days and days of driving. Queenstown is amazing. Loads of boarder type people milling around, shops selling mulled wine by the bucket and of course the Mountains. After finding our feet in our new home, we can see The Remarkables just across the lake. Everyday, I become more and more like the local MET office and find myself measuring the snow on the peaks ... read more
Date: June 19th 2008
Have arrived in Queenstown after days and days of driving. Queenstown is amazing. Loads of boarder type people milling around, shops selling mulled wine by the bucket and of course the Mountains. After finding our feet in our new home, we can see The Remarkables just across the lake. Everyday, I become more and more like the local MET office and find myself measuring the snow on the peaks ... read more
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