Sky City

Auckland

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April 10th 2009
Well here I am in New Zealand all on my little own, after travelling for 5 Months with Ceri. I found my way to the hostel without getting lost so all has started well. I arrived in Auckland early evening, so I thought I would wonder around the city to see what it has to offer and get some food in as I was staving. The nearest supermarket was an 30 min walk away but took me an hour plus to find as ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Central

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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