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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: New Zealand
Date: March 14th 2009
On to the cold but amazingly scenic New Zealand! we got into Christchurch and got a free ride out to the place where we rented the van from - driveNZ - picked up the very attrachtive van and headed south on the number 1 - Through Gerildine, where we stopped and visited a couple there. Made it up to Mt. Cook and did a little hiking there! The glaciers were absolutly amazing! Then the road between ... read more
Date: March 14th 2009
On to the cold but amazingly scenic New Zealand! we got into Christchurch and got a free ride out to the place where we rented the van from - driveNZ - picked up the very attrachtive van and headed south on the number 1 - Through Gerildine, where we stopped and visited a couple there. Made it up to Mt. Cook and did a little hiking there! The glaciers were absolutly amazing! Then the road between ... read more
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