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Rotorua & a bit of Mt Maunganeui

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June 27th 2009
Short journey into Rotorua this morning, only an hours drive. Its basically a big geo-thermal volcanic town, so pretty much fair to say it stinks a bit, nice rotten eggs. The town itself is relatively small and has a big Maori population. We were warned not to get into arguements with them as they'll always be more of them. Never had any trouble, tho there is a lot more kids hanging around str ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua

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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