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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: Waikeremaona & Mahia
Date: February 12th 2009
8th - 10th January 2009 Mahia peninsula and Waikerimoana We stayed on the Mahia peninsula for a couple of days. It almost reminded us of home as the white cliffs were a bit like the white cliffs of Dover. We stayed on a rustic but pleasant campsite near to the beach. They have a resident dolphin there, a bit like 'Dave the dolphin' back home. This one will swim into rea ... read more
Date: February 12th 2009
8th - 10th January 2009 Mahia peninsula and Waikerimoana We stayed on the Mahia peninsula for a couple of days. It almost reminded us of home as the white cliffs were a bit like the white cliffs of Dover. We stayed on a rustic but pleasant campsite near to the beach. They have a resident dolphin there, a bit like 'Dave the dolphin' back home. This one will swim into rea ... read more
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