Nasty tree roots

Day 185-186: Auckland to Hamilton, New Zealand

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July 31st 2009
Thursday, July 30th Our plan for the day was to drive to Hamilton and meet up with Siubhan and Tony, our Irish friends. Before heading that way we went shopping for supplies at the Pak n Save (like Makro in SA). We were lucky to have Mel with us. She showed us all the best value brands to buy, so we didn't have to spend too much. Back home we had a quick lunch and packed all the stuff ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Hamilton

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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