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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: Sand Fly Phenomena
Date: April 25th 2006
Today I'm actually in Rotorua on the North Island. I arrived back and Erin and Leslies house late Sunday night after a very long day or driving. Not really doing much these days, just hanging out. Saturday I'll probably paddle on the Tongariro and then head up to Whangarei to meet up with my Uncle Paul. Mike Wilson left on Sunday morning after we got off of the ferry. I told him he had to w ... read more
Date: April 25th 2006
Today I'm actually in Rotorua on the North Island. I arrived back and Erin and Leslies house late Sunday night after a very long day or driving. Not really doing much these days, just hanging out. Saturday I'll probably paddle on the Tongariro and then head up to Whangarei to meet up with my Uncle Paul. Mike Wilson left on Sunday morning after we got off of the ferry. I told him he had to w ... read more


