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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: Arrival in Auckland
Date: March 21st 2006
Hello Everyone… I got in a couple of days ago and our place looks fantastic… thanks to Andy. She even has a picture of my family framed so that I may feel at home. The jet lag drained me and sleeping was even more difficult that usual. There are a few people we would like to keep in contact with while we are in NZ. Instead of sending out a crass mass email… we thought we would set up ... read more
Date: March 21st 2006
Hello Everyone… I got in a couple of days ago and our place looks fantastic… thanks to Andy. She even has a picture of my family framed so that I may feel at home. The jet lag drained me and sleeping was even more difficult that usual. There are a few people we would like to keep in contact with while we are in NZ. Instead of sending out a crass mass email… we thought we would set up ... read more
