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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: Semester Break Holiday: Off to Christchurch, New Zealand!
Date: July 22nd 2008
Hello Everyone!! I thought I might take some time to share some photos and stories with you about my mid-year holiday trip to New Zealand!! As I was planning on going to New Zealand at the early part of July for an APEC conference (more on that in a separate post), I decided to build in a few days before the conference to explore and find my way around Christchurch, the "international gateway ... read more
Date: July 22nd 2008
Hello Everyone!! I thought I might take some time to share some photos and stories with you about my mid-year holiday trip to New Zealand!! As I was planning on going to New Zealand at the early part of July for an APEC conference (more on that in a separate post), I decided to build in a few days before the conference to explore and find my way around Christchurch, the "international gateway ... read more
