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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: Hiking Franz Josef
Date: April 26th 2005
I think the air in New Zealand must be pretty thin... or maybe cloudy... I'm not sure what it is... (actually they probably have some of the cleanest most oxygen filled air, the sky is bright blue and the air crisp and fresh) New Zealand, specifically the South Island is full of thrill seeking activities. While we didn't get in on the fun of bungy jumping, parasailing, jet boating or taking a luge ... read more
Date: April 26th 2005
I think the air in New Zealand must be pretty thin... or maybe cloudy... I'm not sure what it is... (actually they probably have some of the cleanest most oxygen filled air, the sky is bright blue and the air crisp and fresh) New Zealand, specifically the South Island is full of thrill seeking activities. While we didn't get in on the fun of bungy jumping, parasailing, jet boating or taking a luge ... read more


