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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: Short but sweet
Date: August 1st 2009
New Zealand was a five day whirl, filled with jet lag, broken cameras and making sure I got the right plane to the right destination. I spent two days in Auckland freeeeeeeeeezing my bum off but enjoying a view fromt the Sky Tower, a harbour boat trip and a boat trip to a nearby town Davenport. Then I headed down to Christchurch where I froze my bum off a bit more before heading to Sydney. ... read more
Date: August 1st 2009
New Zealand was a five day whirl, filled with jet lag, broken cameras and making sure I got the right plane to the right destination. I spent two days in Auckland freeeeeeeeeezing my bum off but enjoying a view fromt the Sky Tower, a harbour boat trip and a boat trip to a nearby town Davenport. Then I headed down to Christchurch where I froze my bum off a bit more before heading to Sydney. ... read more
