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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: DKNZ
Date: April 19th 2006
It's not so grim oop north. NZ's North Island contains the bustling metropolis of Auckland, the laid back capital of Wellington and a whole lot inbetween. We started in Auckland, where we met up with Jezz and Pen, who flew in from Melbourne to join us for a while. We headed up to the Bay of Islands, a favourite weekend destination for Aucklanders due to its fantastic weather and picture-postcard c ... read more
Date: April 19th 2006
It's not so grim oop north. NZ's North Island contains the bustling metropolis of Auckland, the laid back capital of Wellington and a whole lot inbetween. We started in Auckland, where we met up with Jezz and Pen, who flew in from Melbourne to join us for a while. We headed up to the Bay of Islands, a favourite weekend destination for Aucklanders due to its fantastic weather and picture-postcard c ... read more
